About This Place

This sand and shingle beach, backed by low dunes and marshland, stretches from the north side of the mouth of the River Blyth up to Southwold. --> The southern end of the beach has a lifeboat station and a lifeboat museum, behind which is a small caravan park. At the northern end of the beach are a number of beach huts and it is backed by a promenade.The water quality at The Denes is good and there is lifeguard cover during the summer season.  This beach is popular with windsurfers, canoeists and bathers.Southwold itself has plenty of cafes, restaurants and other facilities. A pay-for car park can be found on Ferry Road and there are public toilets at two locations along this road.

💡 Our Take

We at DogParkUK adore The Denes Beach in Southwold, Suffolk! It’s a dream – dogs are welcome year-round, bounding freely across the sandy shore. Perfect for energetic pups and calmer senior dogs alike, the open space allows for fantastic runs, even for the biggest breeds. Parking is usually found nearby, making access easy-peasy. Remember, though facilities are limited directly on the beach, Southwold town is within walking distance. Always be mindful of the tides; the current can be strong, so keep a close eye on your dog near the water! Southwold is paw-sitively amazing.