Merlimont Plage dog-friendly beach, France Main beach out of bounds during the summer but at the end near the sand dunes it is very dog friendly all year round
Mewslade dog-friendly beach, Gower Peninsula, Wales A pretty little beach on the Gower and much quieter than many other beaches in summer. There's a walk to get there, and it's worth checking that you'll be arriving when the tide is out.
Nairn dog-friendly beach in winter, Scotland Long sandy beach, dog-restricted in summer but great for autumn and winter dog walks
Ventnor Beach along The Esplanade, Isle of Wight Today, 1 Oct, dogs are allowed on Isle of Wight Beaches. Ventnor is great location, even though it's not a large beach. It's handy to lots of cafes, restaurants and bars.
Cefn Sidan dog friendly beach walk near Llanelli, Wales An 8 mile long beach in Pembrey Country Park - bring out those greyhounds!
Gunton Denes dog-friendly beach, Suffolk Dogs welcome all year round. It's a great beach to walk along - we didn't let Jem swim as there seemed to be quite an undertow and he's not a strong swimmer.
A55 dog-friendly beach near Conwy, Wales Big sandy beach (tides permitting) that nestles in the lee of the A55 expressway. The section of the beach nearest to the shops and station is off limits to dogs.
Energy Coast dog-friendly beach, Cumbria An enormous big beach, where dogs can enjoy an off-lead run around on mile after mile of sand when the tide is out. Very atmospheric with clouds and the Lake District hills behind.
Dunster dog-friendly beach, Somerset Long, clean private beach with plenty of parking and visitor facilities. Dog-friendly all year round.
Coverack dog-friendly beach and dog walk, Cornwall Dogs on leads are allowed on the beach all year round at this small harbour village.
Trebarwith Strand dog walk, Cornwall Dogs are OK on the large sandy beach here, but definitely best when the tide's out. Note from Fizz and Lottie: rocky entrance with river pouring onto sandy beach with rock pools.
