Appley dog-friendly beach, Isle of Wight Gorgeous sandy beach at southern end of Shanklin by the Chine.
Spittal dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Another doggy-tastic big sandy beach in Northumberland with no restrictions on dogs, and plenty of poo bins are in place.
Dog-friendly Woody Bay, Devon A sheltered shingly bay backed by steep cliffs. Access path through woods. Part of the Exmoor National Park. Nearly always quiet and peaceful.
Cogden dog-friendly beach, Dorset National Trust owned beach with no restrictions on dogs all year round. The beach car park is on the coast road between Abbotsbury and Burton Bradstock (the B3157).
Staithes dog-friendly beach and village, North Yorkshire Tiny sandy beach, tucked away amongst the fishing boats. The Cleveland Way goes through here, and a very nice coast path it is too. No dog restrictions.
Bembridge dog-friendly beach, Isle of Wight Bembridge has the sea on three sides of the town, and dogs are allowed on all the beaches, all through the year. Each beach is different, so you'll find sandy bits, pebbles and rock.
A55 Colwyn Bay dog-friendly beach, Clwyd, Wales Junction 19 Glanconwy Corner Colwyn Bay has two areas where dogs are allowed - these are clearly marked on the beach. Dogs have to be on leads whilst approaching the beach on the promenade.
Porthcothan dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Really nice beach for dogs, and coastal path for proper walkies.
Sidmouth East dog-friendly beach, Devon, Devon Large, popular beach with pebbles and some sand. Dogs are OK on a designated part of the eastern side of the beach (by the cliffs).