Kennack Sands East dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Dogs are welcome on the East part of the beach, although dog owners definitely get that 'second class citizen' feeling here.
Long, sandy dog-friendly beach Barmouth, Wales If you're looking for a traditional day out at the seaside, this is the perfect spot. Dogs are welcome on a long stretch of the beach.
Powfoot Beach - dog-friendly, Scotland Stunning views of the Solway Coast. At low tide you can venture out onto the 'flats' but just take care as there are some deep channels.
Formby dog-friendly pub and beaches, Merseyside Mainly a food pub with a nice atmosphere, on a country lane, an area of 3 or 4 cosy tables inside is available for visitors with dogs or there are tables outside.
Walton-on-the-Naze dog-friendly beach, Essex Sandy dog-friendly beach within easy reach of shops, cafes and facilities. There are seasonal dog restrictions, but the area by Naze Tower is good all year round.
Portheras Cove - not so dog-friendly beach, Cornwall Portheras Cove is a delightful little beach near Pendeen. There's a problem though - once you've been stung for parking, and clambered down the cliff path to reach the beach you'll see two signs.
Maryport dog-friendly beach, Cumbria Miles and miles of empty beach. Doggie delight on a grand scale. Also traces of the Romans who used to be billetted here as part of the coastal defences.
Bispham dog-friendly beach Blackpool, Lancashire A locals beach a couple of miles along the promenade from Blackpool Tower and Piers. Dog friendly all year round but subject to tides (sea comes right up to sea wall at high tide).
Abersoch dog friendly beach, Gwynedd, Wales There are three beaches at Abersoch and the town beach (by the harbour) has dog restrictions in summer, so avoid this with your dog.
Skinningrove dog-friendly beach, North Yorkshire The beach is open all year round but has no facilities. There is a small car park from which you have to walk across some uneven ground through a tunnel where you are greeted by a long open beach