DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES KENT
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES KENT
Now we're in seasonal dog restrictions May to September inclusive we've used 
for our favourite unrestricted for dogs beaches! And 
for some restrictions normally around the time you can go. Perhaps an early beach walk good in the heat so no dramas!
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!
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!
Dumpton Gap is between Broadstairs and Ramsgate and dog friendly all year round.
It is tidal so if tide is high there is no beach so do check the tide times! When the tide is out you can walk from Dumpton to Ramsgate on the beach and then it’s a lead walk at Ramsgate but Ramsgate is very dog friendly in the cafes there.
At Dumpton there’s a cafe on the promenade and toilets and you can park free on the street too and walk down the slope onto the beach. If the tide is in you can walk along the top which takes you to a big park with a bit of woodland and another cafe and toilets. Lovely walk that way into Ramsgate too we do this if the tide is in.
We also found a mini dog spa, a sea pool in the cliff face on the beach and Nancy found it first and swims in it (pictured!). It’s a great place and dog walkers love it!
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!
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.
A steeply sloping shingle beach with rockpools. Dogs are welcome all year round.
Photo credit Explore Kent
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.
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!
Minster Leas is unrestricted all year round beach hut side so dogs can go off lead and all of the beach October to April inclusive.
Beach hut side there are different steps up so you can make a circular walk and it's easy to work out where you are as you can see the sea from the top! Note tides important at Minster as if you want a dog run on the beach low tide is generally sinky mud flats. Dog Advisor HQ speaks from experience of lost flip flops and muddy legs!
Public toilets and fresh water on tap at the back of the toilets as well as dog water bowls.
Green space the other side to the beach huts where dogs can go off lead all year round.
Outdoor gym equipment.
Little Oyster Cafe for a cup of tea and/or an ice cream although not clear if dogs allowed inside there is outside seating.
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.
A sandy beach backed by high chalk cliffs where dogs are welcome off their lead all year round. Dogs are allowed on the beaches east of the small tidal pool. However, they are not permitted within the National Nature Reserve, which starts at the small tidal paddling pool and includes the chalk reef, mud flats and saltmarsh.
Mid to low tides are the best times to visit as the beach is covered at high tide.
Photo credit Thanet Guide.
Dude and Disco loved Samphire Hoe a 3.5km on lead walk with a dog friendly beach at the end for some unrestrained (whilst in control!) off lead fun. Free leads and poo bags if you've forgotten yours. On lead to protect the amazing wildlife. Rebel Coffee Pod with small food menu Wednesday to Sunday. Parking good value. Cool tunnel to get there! Clean toilets. Be careful at the beach on stormy days. Fun memory statue (intrigued? go along and find out for yourself!). Sheltered and spaced out picnic seating. Ideal for reactive dogs
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
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!
Dogs unrestricted all year round at dog-friendly Shakespeare Cliff Beach Dover, it's the stretch of shingle beach to the west of Dover Harbour Admiralty Pier to the white chalk of Shakespeare Cliff. Access is down 100 steps or walk from the western side of the port near Dover Marina
Deep rock pools accessible at low tide.
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 Jacqui Clarke
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 is unrestricted for dogs all year round. Enjoy!
A long sandy bay with a beach and a promenade.
Only a small section of the beach is uncovered at high tide.
Thanks for the picture of Pancake enjoying the beach!
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!
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
A beautiful bay with white cliffs and chalk stacks.
There is plenty of exposed sand to enjoy when the tide is in, but due to the bay's shape the ends are cut off at high tide.
Dogs are allowed freely on Botany Bay beach Broadstairs Kent between 1st October and 31st March. Between 1st April and 30th September dogs are allowed on the beach between 6pm and 10am.
Photo credit Retired Greyhounds Canterbury
A shingle beach with a promenade and a pier. Dogs are welcome from 6.00pm till 9.00am 1st May - 30th September and anytime 1st October to 30th April on the stretch of beach between Deal Castle and Sandown Castle. Dogs on leads are allowed on the pier and on the promenade between Deal Castle & Sandown Castle all year round.
Photo credit British Beaches
A shingle beach in the shelter of Dover Harbour. Dogs are welcome on the beach between 6pm and 9am May to September inclusive and anytime October to April. Dogs have to be kept on a lead on the promenade and grassed areas all year round.
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
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.
Joss Bay Broadstairs is unrestricted for dogs October to April inclusive and 6pm to 10am May to September. Pictured here Joey from Teall'n'Tails who is sadly no longer with us but loved the beach.
Great views! Littlestone Beach adjoins Greatstone beach and is dog friendly at either end - dog restrictions apply from the Water Tower at the end of Madeira Road to the Spar Supermarket on Clark Road from 1st May to the 30th September.
A sheltered shingle beach with a backdrop of white cliffs. Dogs are welcome from 6pm to 9am May to September inclusive and anytime October to April inclusive. On the stretch of beach between the south-west end of the slipway to Ness Point. France is only 18 miles away and mobile phone coverage can be patchy.
On the Saxon Shore Way
check out Explore Kent for a St Margarets walk taking in the historic South Foreland Lighthouse
St Mary's Bay Romney Marsh in Kent is unrestricted between October and April (inclusive) and is best at low tide. Pictured Woofsy Dog Bakery's gorgeous doggo having a lovely time in the water.
A sandy beach with a promenade and a tidal pool. St Mildred's Bay is unrestricted for dogs October to April inclusive and 6pm to 10am May to September.
A small amount of beach remains at high tide except on spring tides when the beach is completely covered.
A sandy bay, backed by chalk cliffs. Stone Bay is unrestricted for dogs October to April inclusive and 6pm to 10am May to September.
The beach disappears entirely at high tide.
Photo by Tourism @ Thanet District Council
A sandy beach with lots of rock pools at low tide. West Bay is unrestricted for dogs October to April inclusive and 6pm to 10am May to September.
West Bay is completely tidal and the beach disappears at high tide. There is an esplanade to walk on if the beach is inaccessible.
A sandy beach. Westbrook Bay is unrestricted for dogs October to April inclusive and 6pm to 10am May to September. Dogs are also allowed on a lead from May to September all day.
Only a small section of the beach is uncovered at high tide.