Dog Walks – Suffolk – England – Walberswick – Southwold – Covehithe

Beach Huts

Many of the UK’s coastal beaches offer beach huts to rent either from the council or privately or for sale.

Southwold is highly sought after where beach huts can be booked up a year ahead and high season can see rental prices of just under £2,000 a week where they offer nearby toilets, beach, and sea, parking, a facility of a tap and be in a dog-friendly zone.

Generally constructed in wood in the distinctive shape we know and painted in a wide-ranging array of colours. Some councils, such as Brighton & Hove, Sussex, will only allow their corporate colours to be used and will actually rescind leases if renters try and modify them!

Huts are rented/sold fully equipped with essential beach items such as sun loungers, folding camping chairs, blankets, folding tables, hob, cutlery, crockery, saucepan, kettle, and suitable beach games.

To get the very best out of a special day trip, plan in advance –

• Pre-book your car park space if necessary
• Check all local social media before setting out including if there are traffic build-ups in the area so you are not wasting time sitting in a hot car
• Check tide times for the best times to be on the beach. We recommend two hours after high tide allows the tide to be going out, sand and shingle drying out and gives more space on the beach.
• Remember to buy sunblock for you and your pet before its too hot weather, apply before leaving home
• Ensure your dog has ventilated space in your vehicle and also sunshades protecting them from direct sunlight

IT’S IMPORTANT NOT TO LEAVE DOG POOP ON BEACHES

Dog Poop On The Beach – Read more

Beach doggie tips –

• To take lots (more than usual) of fresh water and a collapsible bowl for your thirsty dog. Seawater is salty and will make your dog even more thirsty.
• Have old towels to dry your dog if they’ve been swimming. Provide them with towels to sit on rather than the sand, and towels help to clean off the sand before going home!
• A sun canopy or umbrella shade is important, not just for you, but also for your dog who can catch sunburn as much as you can.
• You may need to use a short and/or long dog lead during restriction times, and take a dog muzzle if you prefer your dog to wear one on busier beaches. They can act out character in new, unknown places often feeling anxious.
• Please remember to take your rubbish home with you. That includes dog poop which is your responsibility to clean up at all times

The recent pandemic has bought about new changes to the ways we do things. Post lockdown restrictions may require households not to travel in certain areas of the UK. Read the latest government advice. It’s advisable to check with your local council and social media websites before making special journeys. You may find that you are required to pre-book vehicle entry into popular beaches during the summer months.

Prices and information are correct at the time of writing. Images courtesy of Visit Suffolk.