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Dog Friendly Beaches in Suffolk

11 dog friendly beaches across Suffolk with honest access info, tide notes, and year-round or seasonal restrictions flagged upfront.

11 locations
Aldeburgh Beach beach

Aldeburgh Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A striking shingle beach in one of Suffolk's most characterful towns with fresh fish from the boats, year-round access and a strong artistic heritage.

Covehithe Beach beach

Covehithe Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A wild, dog friendly beach on the eroding Suffolk coast with year-round access, dramatic cliffs and no facilities, perfect for those seeking an unspoiled escape.

Dunwich Heath and Beach beach

Dunwich Heath and Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A National Trust shingle beach below the atmospheric Dunwich Heath with year-round access and the lost medieval city of Dunwich in the sea below.

Kessingland Beach beach

Kessingland Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A wide, unspoiled sand and shingle beach south of Lowestoft with year-round dog access, no seasonal restrictions and an easy beach-front walk toward Covehithe at low tide.

Southwold Beach beach

Southwold Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A sandy beach at one of Suffolk's most popular coastal towns with colourful beach huts, a pier and seasonal restrictions for dogs.

Thorpeness Beach beach

Thorpeness Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A quiet sand and shingle beach at the edge of the curious planned holiday village of Thorpeness, year-round access and an unusual atmosphere.

Walberswick Beach beach

Walberswick Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 8/10

A broad sandy beach backed by dunes and heath near the artists' village of Walberswick, with year-round access and a strong sense of space.

Felixstowe North Beach beach

Felixstowe North Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 7/10

The quieter northern end of Felixstowe's seafront with year-round dog access away from the busier resort sections.

Pakefield Beach beach

Pakefield Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 7/10

A dog friendly sand and shingle beach at the southern edge of Lowestoft with year-round unrestricted access and excellent cliff-top walking above.

Corton Beach beach

Corton Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 6/10

A quiet sand and shingle beach north of Lowestoft with seasonal dog restrictions from 1 May to 30 September and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere outside the summer season.

Lowestoft South Beach beach

Lowestoft South Beach

Suffolk
Dog Friendly: 5/10

Lowestoft's main resort beach with golden sand, a Victorian pier and seasonal dog restrictions from 1 May to 30 September on the main stretch; the Pakefield end is dog friendly year-round.