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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

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Blacksmiths Cottage From £325 Rural Retreats

Blacksmiths Cottage

Shropshire Coastal Stay

This pretty, detached, single-storey barn conversion is located near Presteigne in a secluded valley on the borders of Wales, Herefordshire and Shropshire. Perfectly situated fo...

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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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Hunter Court From £1,348 Rural Retreats

Hunter Court

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

Set in the idyllic Cotswold village of Clanfield, this substantial home is very spacious and is tastefully decorated with a relaxed, family home feel. The five acre property com...

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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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Ty Ucha'r Ffordd From £488 Rural Retreats

Ty Ucha'r Ffordd

Conwy Coastal Stay

This a pretty stone cottage on the Bodnant Estate stands in a secluded position above the Eglwysbach valley with spectacular views towards the Snowdonia Mountains with accommoda...

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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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Byre House (6) From £720 Rural Retreats

Byre House (6)

Dorset Coastal Stay

Byre House is ideally situated in the pretty Dorset village of Sutton Waldron, on the edge of the glorious Cranborne Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This stylish p...

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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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The Burrows From £476 Cornwall Hideaways

The Burrows

Newquay Newquay Coastal Stay

Nestled in Quintrell Downs on the outskirts of vibrant Newquay, this single-level, dog-friendly retreat is ideally positioned close to fantastic restaurants, family-friendly att...

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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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Tudor Rose From £570 Rural Retreats

Tudor Rose

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Peacefully nestled into the heart of rural North Norfolk, Tudor Rose is a dainty charming barn offering accommodation for two adults on the outskirts of the picturesque market t...

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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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The Garden House From £322 Rural Retreats

The Garden House

Lincolnshire Coastal Stay

Originally built to be an artist's studio, The Garden House is full of light and character. The 360 degrees of beautiful windows bring the outside in, and keeps you feeling conn...

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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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Morvah From £577 Cornwall Hideaways

Morvah

St Agnes Chapel Porth 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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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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