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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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Hopton Court From £688 Rural Retreats

Hopton Court

Worcestershire Coastal Stay

Situated on the idyllic Hopton Court Estate and surrounded by beautiful countryside views, the apartment makes the perfect getaway for friends and family. Enjoy the entire top f...

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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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The Forge From £480 Rural Retreats

The Forge

Shropshire Coastal Stay

The Forge is a stunning barn conversion, nestled within a working farm, in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The property offers spacious, yet cosy accommodation, with everything you coul...

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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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The Dairy (Worcestershire) From £443 Rural Retreats

The Dairy (Worcestershire)

Worcestershire Coastal Stay

Perfect for a romantic escape, this sensitively converted former cheese press is located on the edge of the Cotswolds in the popular village of Eckington and set within wonderfu...

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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 Billy Shed From £428 Dorset Hideaways

The Billy Shed

Bridport And Eype Coastal Stay

Just steps away from the beach at Eype's Mouth, and with exceptional views of the World Famous Jurassic Coastline, The Billy Shed is the perfect seaside getaway.

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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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Abbey Cottage From £350 Cornwall Hideaways

Abbey Cottage

Penzance Mousehole Coastal Stay

Abbey Cottage is a beautifully restored fisherman’s cottage in the heart of Mousehole, one of Cornwall’s most picturesque harbour villages. Sleeping up to four guests, this char...

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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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The Garden House From £1,269 Dorset Hideaways

The Garden House

Dorchester And Dorchester Coastal Stay

The Garden House is an elegant and spacious semi-detached Victorian house within a private Estate, offering guests generous and flexible family accommodation in a wonderful rura...

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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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Broomers Barn From £383 Rural Retreats

Broomers Barn

Shropshire Coastal Stay

Straddling the two beautiful counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire, Broomers Barn is a beautifully appointed single-storey, wooden-clad barn located in a very pretty and peac...

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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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The Cube From £432 Cornwall Hideaways

The Cube

Portreath Portreath Coastal Stay

Perfectly located just a ten-minute stroll from the beautiful seaside village of Portreath, The Cube is a stylish and contemporary holiday home ideal for coastal getaways in Cor...

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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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