Opal Coast dog-friendly beach near Camiers, France Sainte Cecile is a popular summer resort with plenty going on in season. If you're juggling the needs of family, dog and friends then this is a good bet to keep everyone happy.
Shaded Park and Beach access near Roscoff Ferry, Brittany, France An easy to find small park where dogs are allowed on leads, and there's also access to Laber dog-friendly beach from the same car park.
Normandy beach and dog walk, France A busy resort town with plenty of touristic cafes, bistros and a massive beach.
Sand Beach near Applecross, great for dogs, Scotland The beach is a short drive from Applecross and well worth it for the dogs to do some dashing and splashing well away from the road.
Carnlough dog-friendly beach, NI A former fishing village with a dog-friendly beach. At high tide most of the beach disappears near the harbour, but you can still find some sand further down.
A dog walk along the Cowan Trail, Scotland An idyllic walk with the dog that's just perfect for either a long, long walk or just a comfort break before or after the ferry to Tarbert.
Brodick Castle family and dog day out, Scotland Dogs are welcome in the estate gardens and also the cafe. The castle is a very good family plus dog day out on the isle of Arran.
Five Finger Strand and Dunes, RoI A beach that bears the brunt of the power of the Atlantic, with huge dunes to show how the water continually shapes the land here.
Dog-friendly coaching inn near Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear A recently refurbished and much improved dog-friendly 18th century coaching inn near Whitley Bay. It's popular with families and we found a pleasant and lively atmosphere.
Dog-friendly beach and woodland walks, Scotland Fabulous dog stop here with a short walk to the beach through woodland and then endless romping space on the sand.
Dog-friendly beach near Roscoff ferry terminal, Brittany, France A beach with no dog restrictions, and just a short drive from the Roscoff ferry terminal. It's ideal for a doggie pitstop before or after a ferry crossing.
Le Gouffre dog walk on the pink granite coast, Brittany, France On a coastline that is full of wierd and wonderful rock formations, this is a treat of a beach in pink granite. Best seen on a sunny day, and during the week when it's not so busy.
