Lantern & Leash
Holkham Beach
Photo: Howard Senton · Pexels

beach · Wells-next-the-Sea · Norfolk

Holkham Beach

Dogs welcome all yearLast checked July 2026

A vast, wild expanse of golden sand backed by pine woods and nature reserve — one of the most spectacular dog walks in England.

Why dog owners love it

  • Miles of open sand at low tide
  • Pine woods for shade
  • Off-lead space away from the reserve zones

Good to know

  • Part of a National Nature Reserve — keep dogs out of marked bird-nesting areas (roughly Apr–Aug)
  • Long walk from the car park to the sea
  • No lead restrictions on the main beach outside protected zones