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‘There are even surfing lessons for pooches’: readers’ favourite dog-friendly places in the UK

Paws and paddles … one tipster spotted surfing dogs in Devon.
Paws and paddles … one tipster spotted surfing dogs in Devon. Photograph: Carolyn Jenkins/Alamy

Surf dogs, north Devon

Woolacombe Beach is where soft sand meets the wild Atlantic and is perfect for our pooches. It consists of a wide, three-mile long sandy stretch from Barricane Beach down to Baggy Point, but dogs are restricted in certain areas. Parts of it are surfing areas and some kiosks even offered boards and lessons for dogs, though I didn’t want to embarrass Bob and Bertrand – our lovely Beagles – by insisting they try. Other pet owners were not so bashful. There are lots of dog bins and the cafes have bowls of water for four-legged friends. The Barricane Beach cafe is run by animal lovers, has great coffee and great-value curry nights.
Gayle

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