10 best dog-friendly beaches

For mongrels

 
Durdle Door, West Lulworth, Dorset

Timothy, Enid Blyton's ‘big brown mongrel dog with an absurdly long tail' of fictional Famous Five fame, had many adventures bounding about Dorset beaches, such as this narrow strand of mixed shingle, gravel and sand leading to the sea-eroded limestone arch. Dogs of all shapes and sizes will enjoy the circular walks from the South West Coast Path (walking guides from Lulworth Cove Heritage Centre).

For visitor information, call 01929 400587 or see lulworthonline.co.uk