Find a Beach
Home Collections Dog Friendly Beaches

Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the UK

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.

276
Matching Beaches
184
Excellent Quality
88%
Clean Bathing Waters
15.7°C
Avg. Sea Temp
Showing 36 of 276 Beaches (Page 2 of 8)
Interactive Map View 36 mapped locations
Hoseasons Logo Lodges & Parks via Hoseasons Cottages Logo Holiday Cottages via cottages.com
Seaton Sluice beach, North East North East Excellent

Seaton Sluice

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

Dawlish Coryton Cove

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Llanishen Reservoir beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llanishen Reservoir

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Pendine beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Pendine

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Skylark From £396 Cornwall Hideaways

Skylark

Bodmin Withiel Coastal Stay

With the best of both worlds, Skylark nestles within the Camel Valley, surrounded by woodland, rolling countryside, starry nights and magical wildlife; yet the idyllic beaches o...

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Penally beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Penally

1 tip
🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Tynemouth Long Sands South beach, North East North East Excellent

Tynemouth Long Sands South

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
Babbacombe beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Babbacombe

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

Torre Abbey

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
The Ballroom From £2,706 Rural Retreats

The Ballroom

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Undoubtedly one of the most stunning properties on the North Norfolk coast, The Ballroom stands proudly elevated on the Blakeney coastline, offering uninterrupted moody views ac...

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Manorbier beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

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

Southwick

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Yaverland beach, South East South East Excellent

Yaverland

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

Christchurch Avon Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Hayloft Cottage From £240 Dorset Hideaways

Hayloft Cottage

Bridport And Chilcombe Coastal Stay

Hayloft Cottage is a charming first floor studio cottage, located at Rudge Farm amidst 20 acres of stunning countryside. A stay at this special cottage offers ample opportunity ...

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Shell Bay North beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Shell Bay North

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

Pentewan

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Sandymouth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Sandymouth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Abermawr beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abermawr

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Bumblebee Cottage From £570 Suffolk Hideaways

Bumblebee Cottage

Culford Heath Coastal Stay

The perfect option for those looking to escape to the country, Bumblebee Cottage is nestled in the discrete location of Culford Heath, Suffolk, close to the Norfolk border, with...

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Withernsea beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Withernsea

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

Rutland Water Whitwell Creek

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

Holywell Bay

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

Windermere, Millerground Landing

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
The Gildhall From £644 Suffolk Hideaways

The Gildhall

Higham Coastal Stay

Located in Higham, The Gildhall is a several hundred years old, picture-perfect thatched cottage set within fifteen acres of private parkland. Return after a day of exploring th...

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Llyn Padarn beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Llyn Padarn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
Holland beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Holland

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

Felixstowe North

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

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
5 Fernhill From £449 Cornwall Hideaways

5 Fernhill

St Ives Carbis Bay Coastal Stay

See the sea from this stunning apartment which enjoys panoramic sea views and is set within an exclusive development of nine beautiful holiday apartments in the heart of Carbis ...

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Dawlish Warren beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Dawlish Warren

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
Portmellon beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Portmellon

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

Long Rock

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
Summerleaze beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Summerleaze

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
View Beach →
September Sea From £557 Cornwall Hideaways

September Sea

Port Isaac Port Isaac Coastal Stay

Set within the tranquil hamlet of Trelights, September Sea is an inviting four-bedroom cottage that ensures a homey atmosphere. Its proximity to the charming and classically pic...

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Abereiddy beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

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

Herne Bay

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

Hayling Beachlands Central

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

Poole Harbour Rockley Sands

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Plum Cottage From £689 Dorset Hideaways

Plum Cottage

Wimborne And Wimborne Coastal Stay

One of a pair of 18th century gardener’s cottages set within a country estate, Plum Cottage exudes serenity and even includes its very own Shepherd's Hut for two in the garden.

🏡 Holiday Cottage 🌊 Near Coast
View Holiday →
Ringstead Bay beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Ringstead Bay

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

Seaton (Cornwall)

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

Crinnis Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
Towan beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Towan

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
View Beach →
« Previous Page 2 of 8 (36 Beaches / Page) Next »
Hoseasons Logo Lodges & Parks via Hoseasons Cottages Logo Holiday Cottages via cottages.com

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.

Related Beach Collections

Most Popular UK Beaches Best Water Quality Beaches Family Friendly Beaches Best Surfing & Wave Beaches Blue Flag Awarded Beaches Top 100 UK Beaches