DOG-FRIENDLY BEACH HOLIDAYS

Even if you normally spend your holidays pottering through Provence or ambling through Andalusia with your four-legged friend in tow, these days Covid and Brexit might be giving you some pause (or should that be paws?) for thought. When travelling to an EU country, or even Northern Ireland now, your pet needs to be microchipped, have a valid rabies vaccination, a costly animal health certificate you must obtain from an approved vet ahead of time, and – for certain countries including holiday faves Malta and Ireland – a tapeworm treatment, and that’s before you factor in the ever-changing conronavirus restrictions everywhere. (And it’s worth noting these pet requirements also apply to assistance dogs.) However, don’t despair, if you want to go doggy paddling with your pooch there are plenty of great options right here on your doorstep.

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Monmouth Beach and Church Beach in Lyme Regis allow dogs all year round. At Front Beach they are welcome on a lead between