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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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Rhosneigr beach, Anglesey Anglesey Excellent

Rhosneigr

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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St Davids - Benllech beach, Anglesey Anglesey Excellent

St Davids - Benllech

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🚩 Blue Flag
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Seaburn - Sunderland beach, North East North East Good

Seaburn - Sunderland

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Rutland Water Sykes Lane beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Rutland Water Sykes Lane

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Veronica Cottage From £760 Dorset Hideaways

Veronica Cottage

Swanage And Swanage Coastal Stay

This attractive cottage on the Anvil Point Lighthouse site has a fully fitted kitchen, dining room, sitting room, two single and two double bedrooms (one en-suite) and bathroom.

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Hayling Beachlands West beach, South East South East Excellent

Hayling Beachlands West

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Christchurch Bay beach, South East South East Excellent

Christchurch Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Watcombe beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Watcombe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Berrow North of Unity Farm beach, Somerset Somerset Good

Berrow North of Unity Farm

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Flemings Hall (22) From £1,616 Suffolk Hideaways

Flemings Hall (22)

Bedingfield Coastal Stay

Gifted by William the Conqueror to one of his knights and recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, this remarkable Elizabethan manor spans nearly a millennium of history. Steeped ...

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Henleaze Lake beach, South West South West Excellent

Henleaze Lake

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

Bracelet Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Tenby North beach, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire Good

Tenby North

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Prestatyn Central beach, Wales Wales Good

Prestatyn Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Rexton House From £724 Rural Retreats

Rexton House

Vale Of Glamorgan Coastal Stay

Rexton House is light and spacious property, tucked away in the beautiful seaside town of Llanwit Major. This comfortable property is the perfect base to explore the local area ...

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South Shields beach, North East North East Good

South Shields

🐶 Dog Friendly
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Shoebury East beach, South East South East Excellent

Shoebury East

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Bournemouth Boscombe Pier beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Bournemouth Boscombe Pier

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Sidmouth Town beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Sidmouth Town

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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The Shepherd's Hut at Anvil House From £150 Suffolk Hideaways

The Shepherd's Hut at Anvil House

Newbourne Coastal Stay

Nestled privately beside a peaceful lake, The Shepherd’s Hut at Anvil House is a cosy countryside retreat designed for slowing down and enjoying life’s simpler pleasures. Hidden...

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Porthtowan beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Porthtowan

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Clarach South beach, Wales Wales Good

Clarach South

🐶 Dog Friendly
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Trearddur Bay beach, Anglesey Anglesey Good

Trearddur Bay

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot
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Walpole Bay, Margate beach, Kent Kent Good

Walpole Bay, Margate

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Gardeners Cottage From £250 Dorset Hideaways

Gardeners Cottage

Bridport And Chilcombe Coastal Stay

Rudge Farm Cottages are located in a wonderful rural setting amongst 20 acres of stunning countryside, and delightful Gardeners Cottage is one of the ten converted former farm b...

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Wherry Town beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Wherry Town

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Blackpool Central beach, North West North West Sufficient

Blackpool Central

🐶 Dog Friendly 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Ingoldmells beach, Anglian Anglian Excellent

Ingoldmells

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Slapton Sands Torcross beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Slapton Sands Torcross

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Broad Meadows Farmhouse (12 Guests) From £1,854 Rural Retreats

Broad Meadows Farmhouse (12 Guests)

Worcestershire Coastal Stay

Step into an exquisitely restored 17th century farmhouse, where timeless heritage and modern refinement exist in perfect harmony. Poised high above rolling, unspoilt countryside...

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Porthminster beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Porthminster

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Northcott Mouth beach, Cornwall Cornwall Excellent

Northcott Mouth

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Rhyl East beach, Wales Wales Good

Rhyl East

🐶 Dog Friendly
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Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) beach, South East South East Excellent

Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond)

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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River View From £468 Rural Retreats

River View

Suffolk Coastal Stay

Located on the outskirts of the charming coastal town of Aldeburgh, River View is a stylish first-floor apartment that blends contemporary comfort with tranquil coastal surround...

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Lepe beach, South East South East Excellent

Lepe

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Thurlestone North beach, Devon Devon Excellent

Thurlestone North

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

Coverack

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Sandy Lane, Chester beach, North West North West Unknown

Sandy Lane, Chester

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Albury House From £1,297 Rural Retreats

Albury House

Dorset Coastal Stay

Albury House is an impressive, thatched, 17th century home situated in the popular coastal village of Charmouth. Bursting with character and style, with two reception rooms and ...

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Cold Knap Barry beach, Wales Wales Excellent

Cold Knap Barry

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded
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Redcar Stray beach, North East North East Excellent

Redcar Stray

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Durdle Door West beach, Dorset Dorset Excellent

Durdle Door West

🐶 Dog Friendly 🚩 Blue Flag
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Teignmouth Town beach, Devon Devon Good

Teignmouth Town

🐶 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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