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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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Porth Neigwl beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Porth Neigwl

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Coppet Hall beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Coppet Hall

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Southwold The Denes beach, Suffolk Suffolk Excellent

Southwold The Denes

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Westbrook Bay, Margate beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Westbrook Bay, Margate

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Rivington Barn From £423 Rural Retreats

Rivington Barn

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

Rivington Barn is one of three converted barns situated around a traditional farm style courtyard. Nestling between the beautiful Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, enjoy beauti...

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Ramsgate Sands beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Ramsgate Sands

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Charmouth West beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Charmouth West

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🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Aberdyfi beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Colwyn Bay beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Colwyn Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Haven 36 From £624 Cornwall Hideaways

Haven 36

Truro Carnon Downs Coastal Stay

Nestled in a serene rural setting, this delightful two-bedroom cottage enjoys a convenient location near both the bustling city of Truro and the lively port town of Falmouth. Of...

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Swanage Central beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Swanage Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Seahouses North beach, North East North East Excellent

Seahouses North

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Runswick Bay beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Good

Runswick Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Walney Sandy Gap beach, North West North West Good

Walney Sandy Gap

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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The Owl House From £1,999 Rural Retreats

The Owl House

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Located in the rural village of Little Massingham, the Owl House is a beautiful brick and flint barn in the heart of rural paradise, surrounded by a herd of doe-eyed, hand-fed b...

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Aberystwyth North beach, Wales Wales Good

Aberystwyth North

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Criccieth beach, Wales Wales Good

Criccieth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Warkworth beach, North East North East Excellent

Warkworth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Sandsend beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Excellent

Sandsend

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Little Adanac From £606 Cornwall Hideaways

Little Adanac

Penzance Sennen Cove Coastal Stay

Perched just above Sennen Cove, Little Adanac is a stunning sea view holiday home. Sleeping up to four guests, this home offers a perfect blend of modern comfort and breathtakin...

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Abersoch beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Abersoch

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Whitley Bay beach, North East North East Excellent

Whitley Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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The Serpentine - Hyde Park beach, South East South East Good

The Serpentine - Hyde Park

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Leysdown beach, Kent Kent Good

Leysdown

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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12 Merchants Quarter From £620 Cornwall Hideaways

12 Merchants Quarter

St Austell Charlestown Coastal Stay

Set within a beautifully restored Grade II listed granite building just a short walk from Charlestown Harbour, this striking three-storey, loft-style apartment blends Cornish ch...

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Folkestone beach, Kent Kent Sufficient

Folkestone

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Sandown beach, South East South East Good

Sandown

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Barafundle beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Barafundle

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Hythe beach, Kent Kent Excellent

Hythe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Bakers Barn From £353 Dorset Hideaways

Bakers Barn

Sherborne And Sherborne Coastal Stay

Bakers Barn is a delightful bijou retreat for two, well-equipped and beautifully furnished with everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing break. Ideally situated on the b...

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Calshot beach, South East South East Excellent

Calshot

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

Maenporth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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River Teme in Ludlow beach, Midlands Midlands Poor

River Teme in Ludlow

🐶 Dog Friendly
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Blackpool South beach, North West North West Sufficient

Blackpool South

🐶 Dog Friendly
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Tralee From £552 Rural Retreats

Tralee

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Tralee is a delightful and contemporary dog-friendly hideaway inviting six guests to enjoy the very best of the North coast of Cornwall. Nestled in the charming coastal village ...

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Ladram Bay beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Ladram Bay

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

Vault Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Porth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Good

Porth

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

Polzeath

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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The Old Forge From £1,218 Rural Retreats

The Old Forge

Worcestershire Coastal Stay

Simply oozing with traditional Cotswold charm, Grade II listed The Old Forge is your little slice of heaven, peacefully nestled into the impossibly picturesque and historic vill...

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Whitesands beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Excellent

Whitesands

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Druridge Bay South beach, North East North East Excellent

Druridge Bay South

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Bridlington South Beach beach, Yorkshire Yorkshire Sufficient

Bridlington South Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly
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Hunstanton Main Beach beach, Norfolk Norfolk Good

Hunstanton Main Beach

🐶 Dog Friendly
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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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