The Monday Piece - Dog Friendly Beaches 2022

This week's Monday Piece is on dog friendly beaches 2022. It’s no secret that dogs are a man’s best friend. With National Dog Day just around the corner (26th August 2022), we've sought to find the highest-rated dog-friendly beaches in the UK.

After analysing Google ratings and reviews for 151 beaches with no dog restrictions, we can now reveal which is the best for you and your furry pal on their special day! Durdle Door is the most dog-friendly UK beach

Overall the most dog-friendly beach is Durdle Door in Dorset, with a score of 9.30 out of 10. A perfect seaside getaway for dogs and their owners, the famed limestone arch makes a dreamy backdrop to a game of fetch with your four-legged friend.

Cuckmere Haven Beach in East Sussex ranks second, with 9.13 out of 10. Neighbouring the white chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters, the quiet pebble beach enjoys the views of the iconic landmark that makes it a prime spot for some bonding with your dog.

Another Dorset favourite, Man O’War Beach, ranks third with 8.99 out of 10. Also known as east Durdle Door, this pebble beach offers calm waters protected from swells – perfect for a splash in the sea with your doggie!

In fourth place, with 8.79 is Three Cliffs Bay in Glamorgan. Taking the crown as the first sand beach on the list, the seashore is paired with the dunes of sand for plenty of room to roam.

Rounding off the top five is Longsands North Tynemouth with 8.69. Located on England’s northeast coast, this dog-friendly beach is another perfect place to walk your dog.

Rounding off the top ten is Porth Joke beach in Cornwall, with a score of 8.22 out of 10. Hidden in a deep cove within the headlands, this beach is a peaceful haven to disconnect from the world.

Devon is home to the most dog-friendly beaches. It is no surprise that Devon, the county also known as ‘Mother Nature’s playground’, is home to the most highly rated dog-friendly beaches. A whopping 22 beaches out of 151 made the rankings.

In a close second, placing with a total of 21 beaches is the county of Pembrokeshire. Bordered by the sea on three sides, it is no wonder it has a plethora of beaches to offer. Cornwall places third with a total of 14 highly rated dog-friendly beaches. Home to harbour villages and towering cliffs, you and your pet will never have a dull moment there :).

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