All the beaches dogs will be banned from in the North East from May 1

For dog owners, a walk on the beach is a great way to spend quality time with their pooch.

However, from Sunday, May 1, some beaches across the North East will introduce restrictions on four-legged visitors as the weather gets warmer and in theory, the number of beachgoers increases. A seasonal ban usually runs from May 1 to September 30, and those who do not heed it risk fines for environmental offences.

Here's a round up of all the beaches in the North East either where dogs are banned or there are restrictions during the summer months.