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Take your dog for a swim! Discover 276 coastal beaches across the UK welcoming dogs, complete with water safety updates, tide tips, and nearby amenities.

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Seaton Sluice beach, North East North East Excellent

Seaton Sluice

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Dawlish Coryton Cove beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Dawlish Coryton Cove

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Llanishen Reservoir beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llanishen Reservoir

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Pendine beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Pendine

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Rose Cottage, Grove Farm From £508 Suffolk Hideaways

Rose Cottage, Grove Farm

Edwardstone Coastal Stay

Set within the peaceful village of Edwardstone, Rose Cottage is a charming single-storey retreat thoughtfully crafted for romantic countryside escapes. Spend your days discoveri...

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Penally beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Penally

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🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Tynemouth Long Sands South beach, North East North East Excellent

Tynemouth Long Sands South

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Babbacombe beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Babbacombe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Torre Abbey beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Torre Abbey

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Place View From £670 Rural Retreats

Place View

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Set at the heart of the magical village of Fowey, Place View is a delightful three-bedroom property with views of the estuary below. This traditional Cornish terraced cottage ha...

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Manorbier beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Southwick beach, South East South East Excellent

Southwick

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Yaverland beach, South East South East Excellent

Yaverland

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Christchurch Avon Beach beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Christchurch Avon Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Morvah From £577 Rural Retreats

Morvah

Cornwall Coastal Stay

A stunning, timber framed eco-lodge, within walking distance of beautiful Chapel Porth beach, Morvah is contemporary, stylish and features a magnificent deck and glass balustrad...

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Shell Bay North beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Shell Bay North

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Pentewan beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Pentewan

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Sandymouth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Sandymouth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Abermawr beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abermawr

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Wolmers Barn From £800 Suffolk Hideaways

Wolmers Barn

Stonham Aspal Coastal Stay

Tucked away in Stonham Aspal, Wolmers Barn is a secluded Suffolk countryside retreat made for shared experiences and relaxed togetherness. After days exploring the countryside a...

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Withernsea beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Withernsea

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Rutland Water Whitwell Creek beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Rutland Water Whitwell Creek

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Holywell Bay beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Holywell Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Windermere, Millerground Landing beach, North West North West Excellent

Windermere, Millerground Landing

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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St James Cottage From £1,357 Dorset Hideaways

St James Cottage

Dorchester And Milton Abbas Coastal Stay

Escape to a beautifully restored 18th century thatched cottage in the heart of the idyllic Dorset countryside. Blending elegant interiors with luxurious finishes, this stunning ...

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Llyn Padarn beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llyn Padarn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Holland beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Holland

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Felixstowe North beach, Suffolk Suffolk Excellent

Felixstowe North

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Ramsgate Western Undercliffe beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Cedar House From £501 Cornwall Hideaways

Cedar House

St Agnes St Agnes Coastal Stay

Perfect for a Cornish getaway, Cedar House is located just outside the hustle and bustle of St Agnes village, nestled into the countryside but only a five minute drive from the ...

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Dawlish Warren beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Dawlish Warren

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Portmellon beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Portmellon

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Long Rock beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Long Rock

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Summerleaze beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Summerleaze

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Heron's Nest From £336 Rural Retreats

Heron's Nest

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

Heron’s Nest is the perfect romantic hideaway located just outside the quaint village of Ripple, with far reaching views of ample countryside stretching to The Malvern Hills. He...

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Abereiddy beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Herne Bay beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Herne Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Hayling Beachlands Central beach, South East South East Excellent

Hayling Beachlands Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Poole Harbour Rockley Sands

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Coach House From £504 Dorset Hideaways

Coach House

Dorchester And Athelhampton Coastal Stay

Coach House is a beautiful, thatched barn conversion and it has been meticulously prepared to provide a comfortable and well-appointed holiday home. Sitting between Puddletown, ...

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Ringstead Bay beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Ringstead Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Seaton (Cornwall) beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Seaton (Cornwall)

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Crinnis Beach beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Crinnis Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Towan beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Towan

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dog Friendly Beaches

Are dogs allowed on UK beaches year-round?

While many UK beaches welcome dogs 365 days a year, others enforce seasonal restrictions between 1 May and 30 September. Always check local council signage and beach profiles for exact boundary zones.

How do I ensure sea swimming is safe for my dog?

Check live water quality ratings on SwimSafe UK to avoid sewage overflow risks, ensure your dog doesn't drink salt water, and provide fresh tap water to rinse coat and paws after swimming.

What facilities should I look for at a dog-friendly beach?

Look for beaches with dedicated waste bins, nearby parking with shade, dog-friendly seaside cafes, and gentle sloping sands with low rip current risks.

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