Southwold
Southwold is a small seaside town in Suffolk known for its coloured beach huts, traditional pier and Adnams Brewery. The town sits on a clifftop above a shingle beach and has retained much of its Victorian and Edwardian character.
Taking your dog to Southwold
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 2
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 20
- Nearby towns
- 3
2 nearby beaches have summer restrictions
2 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Dunwich, 4 miles
Southwold Harbour and River Blyth
Southwold, Suffolk
4 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Southwold Harbour and River Blyth walk is a flat 4-mile circular route from Southwold Pier along the dog-friendly beach to the harbour, returning via the River Blyth in Suffolk. Dogs have year-round beach access outside a small restricted area in summer. Several dog-friendly cafes and pubs in the town centre.
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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