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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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Hedgerows (8) From £1,331 Rural Retreats

Hedgerows (8)

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Located in the hugely popular Burnham Market, Hedgerows is fabulous detached house built in 2021 by a well regarded local company to an extremely high specification. Spacious, l...

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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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Gill Beck Barn From £743 Rural Retreats

Gill Beck Barn

Cumbria Coastal Stay

Gill Beck Barn is a converted farmhouse stables, boasting views that stretch all the way to the Lake District and the Pennines. The property has a contemporary, open-plan living...

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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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Eslington East Wing From £1,313 Rural Retreats

Eslington East Wing

Northumberland Coastal Stay

Historic grandeur meets modern comfort with Eslington East Wing, a beautiful Grade ll listed Georgian country house in Northumberland set in stunning private grounds, complete w...

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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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Beach Cottage (sleep 8) From £1,769 Cornwall Hideaways

Beach Cottage (sleep 8)

St Agnes St Agnes Coastal Stay

This beautiful and spacious stone cottage is within walking distance of Trevaunance Cove. Fully-equipped and with room for eight guests, this is the perfect choice for a break w...

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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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Bakers Farm Oast From £601 Rural Retreats

Bakers Farm Oast

Sussex Coastal Stay

A beautiful detached oast house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms situated within easy reach of local amenities in a very quiet yet accessible location close to Bewl Water and...

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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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Wern Manor & The Butler's House From £3,046 Rural Retreats

Wern Manor & The Butler's House

Gwynedd Coastal Stay

Wern Manor is a magnificent Grade II listed manor house located between Porthmadog and Criccieth, with The Butler's House attached to the manor, situated in the old stable court...

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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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Alysas Cottage From £694 Rural Retreats

Alysas Cottage

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

This beautifully presented cottage enjoys a fabulous rural location on a mixed working farm on the edge of Chipping Norton.

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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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Smithycroft From £843 Dorset Hideaways

Smithycroft

Somerset And Chard Coastal Stay

Smithycroft is a beautiful thatched and stone detached cottage dating back to the 17th century. Fully restored with modern amenities, the cottage still has many of its charming ...

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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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