Broughty Ferry Beach
Dundee
Broughty Ferry Beach is a large sandy beach at the former fishing village of Broughty Ferry, now a prosperous Dundee suburb, overlooked by the impressive Broughty Castle. The beach faces south across the Tay Estuary and the views across to the Fife coast are excellent. The village has excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants along the esplanade. The beach has won awards for its cleanliness and is one of the most popular in the Dundee area.
A partial seasonal restriction applies: the western section of Broughty Ferry Beach near the castle is an animal exclusion zone from 1 May to 30 September. The eastern section of the beach is dog friendly year-round. Outside the restriction season the full beach is open to dogs.
At a Glance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Broughty Ferry Beach is dog friendly, earning a 7/10 rating on Wildpack Collective. It's a large, award-winning sandy beach with great facilities nearby, including cafes, pubs and restaurants along the esplanade — plenty of options for a post-walk reward for you and your dog.
It depends on which part of the beach you're visiting. The eastern section is dog friendly year-round, but the western section near Broughty Castle operates as an animal exclusion zone from 1 May to 30 September. Outside of those dates, the full beach is open to dogs.
The key thing to be aware of is the seasonal restriction on the western section of the beach, which is off-limits to dogs between 1 May and 30 September — so stick to the eastern section during summer months. Parking is available in car parks along the Esplanade, and the village has a good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants nearby if you fancy stopping for a bite after your walk.
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