Looking for a dog-friendly beach in the UK? Well, Dog Friendly Cottages has just released a clever interactive map to help you find the best sandy spots in time for summer.

With 60% of owners admitting to missing their four-legged friends more than partners when on holiday, knowing where dogs are welcome is essential. From Cayton Bay in North Yorkshire to Bispham Beach in Lancashire, there are plenty of unspoilt beaches for our four-legged friends to safely explore.

"The UK is home to some of the best beaches in the world, and a trip to experience one of our sandy shores is a must this great British summer," say Dog Friendly Cottages. "To help you out, we've covered every region in the UK extensively and you'll find an interactive map with every dog-friendly beach in the UK!"

Take a look at the map below...

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Need a little more inspiration? These are some of the best dog-friendly beaches around the UK to visit:

Dog-friendly beaches in Northern England

  1. Cayton Bay, North Yorkshire
  2. Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland
  3. Bispham Beach, Lancashire

Dog-friendly beaches in Southern and Eastern England

  1. Hunstanton Beach, Norfolk
  2. Camber Sands, East Sussex
  3. Palm Bay Beach, Kent
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Camber Sands, Rye, East Sussex

Dog-friendly beaches in South West England

  1. Prussia Cove, Cornwall
  2. Woolacombe Beach, Devon
  3. Lulworth Cove, Dorset

Dog-friendly beaches in Wales

  1. Conwy Morfa, Conwy, North Wales
  2. Little Quay, Ceredigion, Mid/West Wales
  3. Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula, South Wales
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Rhossili Bay and beach on the Gower South Wales

Dog-friendly beaches in Scotland

  1. Mellon Udrigle Beach, Highlands and Islands
  2. St. Combs Beach, North East Scotland
  3. Saltcoats Beach, South Scotland

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