Dog Friendly Walks & Beaches in Suffolk

A dog friendly forest and parkland loop from Brandon Country Park into the pine plantations and heathland of Thetford Forest.

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.

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.

A dramatic heath and clifftop circuit from Dunwich Heath down to a wild shingle beach, ideal for dogs who like varied terrain and open sea views.

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.

A National Trust heathland and forest circuit above the vanished medieval city of Dunwich, with sea glimpses throughout.

An easy estuary circular from the shingle hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry along the Deben and King's Fleet, with wide views across to Bawdsey Manor.

A short dog friendly circular around Framlingham's castle walls and the Mere nature reserve with big views of Suffolk countryside.

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.

A gentle river and woodland loop from the Butt and Oyster pub along the Orwell foreshore, with plenty of off lead potential in the trees.

The perimeter trail at England's most celebrated RSPB reserve with bittern, marsh harrier and avocet among possible sightings.

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

A dog friendly wander through one of England's most atmospheric ancient woodlands, full of giant pollarded oaks and towering hollies near Butley.

A National Trust estate walk past the famous Anglo-Saxon burial mounds with views over the River Deben.

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

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.

A varied 10 kilometre circular through heath, reed bed, beach and the Blyth estuary from the pretty village of Walberswick.

A full reservoir circuit around Alton Water with changing waterside views and well-maintained paths throughout.

A Sandlings walk combining Dunwich Forest with the heathland of Westleton Heath, with good year-round conditions.

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

A Breckland heath circuit at the start of the Peddars Way, with open sandy heathland and a peaceful, spacious feel.

A gentle dog friendly loop from Lavenham's medieval market place out through farmland and back past timber framed streets.

A mixed woodland and estuary walk following the Orwell shoreline from the country park to the quiet Nacton Shore.

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

A Thetford Forest circuit from Brandon Country Park through Breckland pines with good facilities and flat, open trails.

A flat pine forest trail in one of England's largest lowland forests, with well-maintained paths and good facilities at High Lodge.

A flat Breckland forest walk through Tunstall's plantation pines, quiet and good for off-lead walking.

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'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.

An atmospheric but assistance dog only coastal reserve reached by National Trust ferry from Orford Quay, so most family dogs should admire it from the mainland.