DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES KENT
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES KENT
Do be mindful at the beach especially if your dog is off lead to ensure they do not eat anything that could harm them, dead fish, unknown food or water for example - otherwise have fun!
The dog-friendly beaches listed here are unrestricted all year round which is even more important to note now we are in the 1st May to 30th September seasonal period where some restrictions come into play.
Allhallows-on-sea, Hoo Peninsular
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For dog-friendly beach Allhallows-on-sea doggy beach fun, you can park off Avery Way. Thank you to Waggy Trails Adventure Days Queenborough
for this image from a beach adventure day!
Camber Sands near Kent!
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On the East Sussex coast but a stone's throw from the Kent border and too good to leave out, thank you to
Sophie at Leashes and Love West Malling for the image and info. Leashes and Love offer adventure days (including beach days!), licensed day care and walks. Sophie at Leashes and Love recommends parking at Western Car Park where there's a cafe and toilets, at time of writing £8 for 3 hours. To the right of the car park is unrestricted for dogs all year round. Enjoy!
Dungeness
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Dog-friendly beach Dungeness is unrestricted for dogs all year round, shingle beach and you can park in the Dungeness Nature Reserve Car Park. Look out for the lighthouses, Prospect Cottage and the nuclear power station. Thank you to
Liane at 5* licensed dog boarder West Malling - The Pawfect Pad for this image from a recent beach day. And did you know the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway is dog-friendly? Hop on at Dungeness have fun!
Folkestone Warren
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Dog-friendly Folkestone Warren beach is unrestricted all year round and Jolene loves it! Thank you for putting Folkestone on the map, note Sunny Sands is also good for dogs from October to April
Herne Bay
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Dog-friendly Herne Bay is unrestricted October to April and Herne Bay Pier is dog-friendly too how pawsome is that! Remi and Rexi from R&R Treats HQ pictured loving their lives on the beach.
May to September if you are facing the pier then the beach is unrestricted on the right hand side. You are not allowed to take your dog between Herne Bay Pier and westwards to Lane End see google pic below.
Isle of Grain, Hoo Peninsular
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For dog-friendly beach fun on the Isle of Grain you can park at Grain Beach Car Park, free at time of writing. Thank you to Waggy Trails Adventure Days Queenborough
for this image on an adventure day to Grain.
Kingsgate Bay
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Dog-friendly beach Kingsgate Bay is sandy and unrestricted for dogs all year round. Access is only available via a set of steep steps. The bay was renamed after King Charles I was forced to land here due to a bad storm.
Leysdown-on-Sea
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Beach in front of Neptunes Cafe dog-friendly all year round, enjoy some beach fun, also green space over the coast road. Watch out for mud flats at low tide check out our handy tide widget!
Palm Bay Margate
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Dog-friendly beach Palm Bay Margate has a kiosk and is unrestricted all year round. Pawsome picture of Joey Teall'n'Tails who is sadly no longer with us but loved the beach. You can park at Lower Upnor Car Park.
Sandwich Bay
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Dog-friendly beach Sandwich Bay is largely unrestricted (apart from nature reserve and golf course dunes path need to be on a lead) and accessible via a toll road. Walk info courtesy of
Linnets Dog Walks Sandwich and photo credit
Stacy founder of Pawfest pictured on her horse with cockapoo Hugo.
Credit Stacy founder of Pawfest
Seasalter
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Dog-friendly beach Seasalter is unrestricted all year round so your dog can enjoy a leg stretch and a swim! There's also green space and parking next to the beach. Thank you to Tina Alexander and Kent Views for this stunning image!
Shellness, Isle of Sheppey
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Dog-friendly beach Shellness Isle of Sheppey is just south of Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey, there is parking alongside the beach on Shellness Road - watch out for nudists in warmer weather ;-) the nudist beach is clearly marked! No restrictions for dogs all year round. Enjoy! Photo credit Waggy Trails Adventure Days Queenborough
Upnor
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Dog-friendly Upnor beach comes recommended by Carly at Canine Paws Academy and why not pop along to dog-friendly Bunny & Bear Cafe although do check their Facebook page for opening hours. Ample on street parking at Palm Bay apparently.
Walmer Beach (Kingsdown end)
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Walmer Beach is unrestricted for dogs all year round. Enjoy!
Warden Bay, Sheppey
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Dog-friendly beach Warden Bay Isle of Sheppey is unrestricted to dogs all year round and is just North of Leysdown up the coast. You can park at Cliff Road Car Park and head to the beach. The Coastal Park Garden Cafe has outside seating and puppacinos!
Whitstable
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Dog-friendly beach Whitstable beach is unrestricted for dogs all year round. From the harbour head along the boardwalk towards the Old Neptune pub on the beach - past the Old Neptune the beach is quieter if you want more space for your dog. We like to loop back along the High Street for a mooch and a coffee.
Check out our WAGGY WHITSTABLE blog for more detailed inspo!
Credit The Dog Advisor Kent