RSPB Minsmere in Suffolk restricts dogs from its main nature trails to protect wildlife, but offers a separate several-mile dog-friendly walking route (ask at reception) plus lead-only exercise in the car park. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout. Not a free-roam beach or heath walk.

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Walk · Coastal

Dunwich Heath and Beach Walk

Dunwich, Suffolk

4.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead

Dunwich Heath and Beach Walk is a 4.5-mile route combining National Trust heathland with a long dog-friendly shingle beach on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Dogs have year-round beach access and can run off-lead across the heath and shore. The NT tearoom welcomes dogs on its terrace. Heather peaks in August.

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