Dog friendly beaches

Hi All,

My friend and I are taking her dogs to the beach as for one of them it will most likely be the last chance he gets. For another, we think he may have the start of CDRM (white, male GSD, about 7 years old).

We have decided to go next Saturday (8th September) but we haven't decided where.

We live in Birmingham (near the airport) and will be driving.

So does anyone have any clue as to the most dog friendly beaches within 2-3 hours of Birmingham. I've thought along the lines of North Wales, maybe near to Weston, Lincolnshire way or near to (or in the direction of) Blackpool.

I will most likely be doing all of the driving so the closer it is the better but a 2 1/2 hour drive or so is no problem.

It would also be handy if we could park relatively close the beach (the older dog is 14 years old and wouldn't be able to walk too far) and also for basic convenience.

We're still debating whether my friend will take the older dog with her daughter (may do this on Monday) and she and I then take the other 2 much younger dogs on the 8th.

Anyway, I need ideas please for dog friendly beaches with easy access by car within a few hours of Birmingham.

Thanx.

Laura xx

Hi Laura,
What about coming to Southport and going to Formby? I've recently been walking Bailiie at Formby. There is a car park down near the beach, so good for the older dog. I have a thread posted in the pictures section - sorry, I don't know how to put a link to it
We don't actually go on the beach, although you can, quite easily. Bailiie has a fab time (me too ) every time we go down there and you can walk for as long or as short a time as you wish!
I don't know of any dog friendly places you could have lunch close to Formby but I know one or two near by, and possibly with a little detour, on your way back to the motorway heading home.....