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.
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.
North Sea coast path and beach, Northumberland A wonderful beach with lots of sand, space for dogs to play and dash in and out of the water. You may also be able to spot traces of a prehistoric forest if the light and tides are right.
Dog walk with grass near Roscoff ferry, Brittany, France A perfect pitstop for dogs before or after the Roscoff ferry. If your dog is fussy about where they toilet, this short walk covers all options. It's also safe for good dogs to be off-lead.
Dog-friendly beach near Biscarosse, France A long stretch of sandy beach rather delightfully situated between the local sewage treatment works and the start of a military zone. To be fair, the dog won't know!
Dog-friendly Camargue beach, France A massive sandy beach with plenty of parking. You'll find a typical Camargue beach here, with a slightly odd sense of solitude and desolation.
Gold Beach walks with the dog, France Dogs are allowed on the beach here before mid-day and after 1900 in the summer.
Devils Bridge inland doggie lido, France An interesting walk to enjoy the rather magnificent 'Devil's Bridge' overlooking the Ardeche river. Legend has it that the devil took a hand in designing the 17m high bridge, made out of basalt.
Stairhaven dog-friendly beach, Scotland Stony beach with direct access from the car park. Dogs allowed all year round.
Varaville dog-friendly beach, France Junction 29b Page de Dozul Dogs on leads are allowed on the beach here all year round.
Vierville-sur-Mer beach with your dog, France Dogs allowed on the beach at specific times in summer, and outside of the bathing area. Dogs should also be on leads.
Dog-friendly beach near Argeles, France Large sandy beach where dogs on leads are allowed on one side of the beach. Less popular than some of the really crowded summer beaches.
