Baie de Launay dog-friendly beach, Brittany, France Dogs allowed on this sheltered beach year round, but with time restrictions in the summer. You'll need to be off the beach by 10am and then there's access again at 7pm.
A89 dog beach with designated doggy swimming, France A relaxing place to take a break, with a grassy area and also shade under the trees. For dogs who are a bit nervous of the water, there's a gentle slope down for easy paddling.
Skye Dinosaur footprints on the beach, Scotland This is just one of the beaches on Skye where you can see actual dinosaur footprints embedded in the rock. The trick is to be able to spot them.
Romantic Castle Ruins and dog-friendly beach, Scotland A small castle ruin with magnificent views across the water and loads of romantic atmosphere. Active dogs will want more of a walk, or could swim from the beach. This is just a short stop.
Crosscanonby beach dog walks, Cumbria Another enormous sandy beach with hardly a soul enjoying it. So ideal for dogs who like a lot of personal space. You can see Scotland across the water.
Llanmadoc beach and dog walk, Wales We love the walks and bracing sea air here, and the Britannia is a welcoming and dog-friendly pub to warm up in.
Seaside country park and cafe, Essex A stretch of seaside park where dogs can really stretch their legs. It's also a good place for looking at local wildlife and enjoying some sea breezes.
A1 dog walk on the beach, Northumberland Dogs are allowed on the beach year round, and the red and white lighthouse is a striking landmark at the end of a distant jetty.
A39 dog-friendly pub with B&B and beach walk, Somerset If you fancy a pub with a view over a harbour, a dog walk on the beach and the chance to stay overnight with Fido in the room, then this is the place to come.
Neufchatel-Hardelot dog-friendly beach, France Dogs allowed on the beach in France Most of this huge sandy beach has dog restrictions, but if you head to the east side you'll find that dogs are welcome all year round.
Cayeux-sur-Mer dog-friendly beach, France If seaside time-travel appeals, then a visit to Cayeux is unmissable. The beach huts, neatly lined alongside the long promenade, are pure 1950s and look fantastic.
