Vintage cafe and a photocall for seals, Norfolk We loved it here. First up, the beach is enormous and a regular nursery for seal pups in Spring.
A179 Dog-friendly beach and country walk near Hartlepool, County Durham Another tremendous beach near the Durham heritage coast. Long sandy beach with no dog restrictions and free parking as well!
A1 Holy Island, Northumberland A mysterious almost-island steeped in history, and a must-see on the Northumbrian coast.
Sandhead dog-friendly beach, restaurant and hotel, Scotland Small seaside village with easy access to the beach and childrens playground. Good for dogs who like to swim. Dogs are welcome to stay with you at the hotel at no extra charge.
A9 Exit 40 Sandy dog-friendly beach walk, France Junction 40 Sales le Ch, Leucate Long sandy beach that's almost completely deserted out of season, and relatively peaceful even in the school holidays.
A12 near Southwold dog-friendly pub and dog walk, Suffolk A big rustic pub with a sea view and easy access to a great dog walk. This is a fab pitstop on the A12, or just for time-out if you're in the area.
Boulogne area dog friendly beach, France Sandy beach with no dog restrictions. You'll see hang-gliders and surfers in action, and there are several campsites overlooking the beach if you feel like staying.
A69 Roman Fort or a doggie beach and swimming spot, Northumberland Our plan was to walk with the dog to one of the forts on Hadrian's Wall. Instead we found a wonderful beach by a water-filled quarry that the dog point blank refused to leave.
Ferry port dog walk and dog-friendly B&B, Essex If you're travelling on the Stena Ferry to Holland from the UK your dog will enjoy a good long coastal walk before you get on the ferry.
Camusdarach dog-friendly beach, Scotland A stunning dog-friendly beach with silver sand and the chance to walk further around the coast when the tide is low.
Cocklawburn dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Large sandy beach with no dog restrictions, and popular with families. Not too far away from the A1 for a fun family stop.
Dog-friendly inn with dog-friendly beach and long walks, Somerset Dog-friendly inn with B&B rooms, right on the waterfront and just right for a long dog walk on the beach. Easy to find from the A39 and a good place for a journey break or weekend treat.
