There’s nothing better than a great coastal adventure accompanied by your ever grateful and appreciative furry friend. Watching your devoted pup bound about relishing every salty scent is the best. Anglesey is perhaps one of the perfect environments to set your pooch free, surrounded by nature, ocean, sandy beaches, and endless miles of craggy coastal paths to explore. All you need is a light rucksack, a worthy destination and a watering hole where you can rest your tired legs and replenish with a nibble and a doggy drink. So here are some perfect pooch-friendly places to discover.

The UK is home to numerous first class seaside resorts, attracting the well heeled throughout the year in pursuit of various activities including sailing, fine dining and bird watching to name but a few. Accommodation ranging from luxury apartments on the beachfront for couples to large beach houses with hot tubs sleeping 10 or more ideal for families or group holidays. Check out our handpicked list of stylish seaside resorts and then find the perfect holiday home to suit your needs.

Anglesey is known for its treasure trove of un-spoilt coastline, coastal walks, wildlife, and most of all its beaches, which it looks after meticulously, hence its high number of blue flag awards. When a beach is issued a blue flag it has been assessed on 33 criteria including cleanliness, swimming safety, beach facilities and environmental management to rank amongst the best in the world. Anglesey has six such beaches to brag about, namely Benllech Beach, Church Bay, Llanddona Beach, Porth Dafarch, Trearddur Bay and Llanddwyn Beach.

Northumberland is famous for its incredible coastline and historic castles. There are more than 70 castles in this region and luckily the best are around the coastline, each with their fascinating snippet of history and each with breath-taking sea views.

There is a very good reason why Newquay is such a popular holiday destination. With miles of golden sands, spectacular headlands and craggy cliffs to explore, the natural beauty is hard to match. Then there is the surf element, the fun restaurants, the vibrant night life and long list of attractions and activities on offer. To make the most of Newquay it makes sense to stay by the sea, so here are a few activities that are a must if you are planning a trip.

As the weather warms up, there is no summer activity more enjoyable than eating al-fresco by the seaside. Whether you love old-style fish n chips from a newspaper in a beach shack, or a grilled sea bass on the terrace of a five-star seafood restaurant, as long as there are sea views it’s sure to feel special. If you’re planning to get to know the Sussex coastline, then these coastal eateries on the beachfront are a great place to start.

The stunning Norfolk Coast is the perfect destination for families and couples holidaying with dogs thanks to the variety of seaside towns, villages and resorts that offer dog friendly beaches, dog friendly accommodation and dog friendly amenities.

Everyone’s dream is to live by the sea, whether its a seaside shack or a coastal castle, there’s nothing more aspirational than living in front of the big blue, where you can zone-out to the movement of the swell or fall asleep to the rhythm of the waves.

Finding fun activities for large groups in Scotland needn’t be an overwhelming task because there are so many awesome things to do! Scotland is defined by water and offers a wild and varied coastline that is like a giant natural adventure playground so there is no better place to enjoy some wholesome fun and fresh air. Whether it’s sports activities or wildlife watching, there are a bunch of coastal adventures to thrill your senses.

Sussex is sometimes overlooked as a summer holiday destination, appealing more to weekenders, namely those escaping London. Yet it is such a fabulous holiday destination for families with so much entertainment and heritage to offer. It is less crowded than the South West and a gem of a choice for families who want to maximise their holiday with fun packed days by the sea.