Dog swimming beach in the Lakes, Cumbria This is an easy place to get the dog into the water for a cooling dip in fresh water. It's also popular with wild swimmers.
Camusdarach dog-friendly beach, Scotland A stunning dog-friendly beach with silver sand and the chance to walk further around the coast when the tide is low.
Cocklawburn dog-friendly beach, Northumberland Large sandy beach with no dog restrictions, and popular with families. Not too far away from the A1 for a fun family stop.
Coast Path and the Duddon Estuary, Cumbria The England Coast Path goes through this small harbour town, and most walkers will pass through because of the path. It's an unusual spot and our dogs love walkies here.
Dog-friendly inn with dog-friendly beach and long walks, Somerset Dog-friendly inn with B&B rooms, right on the waterfront and just right for a long dog walk on the beach. Easy to find from the A39 and a good place for a journey break or weekend treat.
A39 Beachside dog-friendly cafe, Somerset On a hot day this is the pawfect place to stop for a bite and let the dog enjoy a really good romp on the dog-friendly beach.
Lac de Guerlédan and forest, France This is a quiet cove across the water from the tourist activities on the other side. If you're travelling with watersports gear, this is a good canoe or SUP getin.
A visit to dog-friendly Cromarty, Scotland Most of us know the name of this tiny fishing village from the shipping forecast.
Small beach and quiet charm near Glenuig, Scotland Small sand and shingle beach with enchanting views. It's a great place for a dog to put his nose up and sniff, and on a sunny day it feels just perfect.
The hidden quiet beach and cliffs, Suffolk A real hideaway of a long sandy beach with no dog restrictions on the beach itself, and a locals' hidden gem.
A39 Dog walk with a dog-friendly pub near Minehead, Somerset Easy to spot and dog-friendly pub on the A39 not far from Minehead. Plenty of parking and an easy dog walk from the door, either on a green lane or down to the beach.
Opal coast dog-friendly beach, France If you like quirky historical factoids, Wissant deserves a moment of your time.