A Northumberland beach has actually been ranked among the most dog-friendly in the UK.
Bamburgh has actually been ranked the 6th dog friendliest UK beach by animal specialists at PDSA Pet Insurance. They said the long sandy beach with the castle in the background makes it the best place for walking animal pooches.
The beach is a terrific location for long strolls and a little bit of paddling, and you can take your dog for a walk around the castle premises later on. There are no limitations on dogs at the beach and they are welcome all year.
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Other beaches noted consist of St Bees, Cumbria; Par Sands, Cornwall; Woolacombe, Devon; and Durdle Door, Dorset.
It follows Northumberland was just recently ranked the most pet friendly seaside location in the UK, with 31 of its 33 beaches being considered dog-friendly.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “In the UK, we’re lucky to be (actually) surrounded by a remarkable shoreline and loads of beaches, which can be enjoyable for us and our canine friends.
“But not every beach is dog friendly, so before you go anywhere make sure you’ve researched the area first to make sure there are no restrictions in place. To make that a bit easier, we’ve listed our top seven from around the country.”
Nina has actually alerted animal owners to be knowledgeable about beach risks, she said: “While we’re lucky to have a lot of gorgeous beaches in Britain, the beach can likewise include surprise risks, particularly for our four-legged good friends.”
These consist of consuming sand and drinking seawater which can trigger stomach issues for your dog and might cause illness and diarrhoea.
People must stay watchful if their dogs are swimming in the sea, and expect seaside wildlife such as birds, barnacles, seals and starfish. Dog owners must keep their animals on a lead up until they understand it is safe.
