Camber Sands beach Sussex one of best dog-friendly beaches

Dogs enjoying the windy conditions on Camber Sands in East Sussex <i>(Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)</i>
Dogs enjoying the windy conditions on Camber Sands in East Sussex (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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A popular beach in Sussex has been picked out as one of the most dog-friendly beaches in the UK for a spring walk.

As we get into the new season and the weather begins to warm up, it is a great opportunity to take your four-legged friends on an exciting walk.

Whether that is to their favourite park or a walk along a forest trail, there are plenty of great ideas out there.

But many enjoy an early-morning or late-afternoon walk along the beach.

@farawaydispatches Golden hour on Camber Sands ☀️ This gorgeous expanse of beach is unusual for Sussex - almost every other beach along the coast is shingle. And yet here, there is almost five miles of golden, unspoilt sands! . . . #cambersands #visitengland #beachvibes #goldenhour #dronetiktok #dronephotography #europeansummer #englishsummer #escapetothecountry #vitaminsea ♬ Days Like This - Acoustic Van Morrison

With this in mind, Laura Miller, marketing manager at dog-friendly holiday providers, Away Resorts, has shared her eight favourite UK beaches where your four-legged friends can run free.

From seaside destinations offering activities for the whole family, to secluded and serine dog walking spots, there are options to suit all dog owners.

What are the top dog-friendly beaches for spring walks?

There have been eight beaches listed across the UK, they are:

  • Camber Sands, East Sussex
  • Rhossili Bay, Wales
  • Holkham Beach, Norfolk
  • Fistral Beach, Cornwall
  • Durdle Door, Dorset
  • Lulworth Cove, Dorset
  • Tywyn Beach, Wales
  • Conwy Morfa Beach, Wales

Why is Camber Sands one of the best dog-friendly beaches?

Camber Sands is hugely popular in the Sussex area and beyond, with a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor from more than 1,000 reviews.

Some described it as the "best beach" they have visited.


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Speaking on the popular Sussex beach, Laura Miller said: “Located near Rye in East Sussex, Camber Sands offers eight kilometres of plush sand for your four-legged friends to enjoy.

“With dogs having access all year round this is the perfect location for those with dogs to visit and soak up the coastal air whilst letting their pets run free.

“It should be noted that from May to September dogs are permitted from certain zones along the beach, but the majority of the two-mile beach is fully accessible.”

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