Looking for Greyhound Safe Beaches

Missy · Master

Looking for Greyhound Safe Beaches

bluesmumanddad · Master

Hi

We are very spoilt on the East Lothian coast. Gullane beach is lovely as is Yellowcraigs and sea cliff particularly in the Autumn/ winter as they can be deserted. Good luck finding the perfect place for your hounds to have a good romp.

Carol · Master

Hi..

we often take the dogs up to St Andrew's beach. It's great there for the dogs, but it is always bloomin' freezing so warm coats are definitely required.

The best part is probably the fact that there are loos (very important for me) and even a little beachside cafe where you can get a cuppa to warm your chilly bones.

Steve · Master

Another vote for Gullane here. I live only a couple of mins away from the beach which is way handy.

Both my greys have issues of sorts off lead. Both will chase after anything that resembles a rabbit or a deer - a given for greys really. One has the tendency to roam too if she gets a scent - gets too excited - she's dotty.. She only gets off in two slightly secluded fields near Muirfield golf course. She's happy and loves running round like a daftie. I used to let her off on the beach front but she would make a beeline for the dunes - rabbits! The buckthorn cut her legs too.

The other grey we have would potentially harm other wee dogs so only gets off lead and muzzled at weekends at dawn, when no-one is around at all. No lie in for me! He races around the rocks and climbs over them with me.

If you walk to the left down from the main path from the car park the buckthorn and cliffs act as a sort of natural barrier for greys wanting to explore too far.

Works for us - the only bummer is we can't let em off together. The big yin gets too rough and doesn't know how to play nice..

Christine Young · GAL Newsletter Editor

Hi Katrina

I agree that Gullane beach is a great place to exercise your dogs, but St Andrews has a huge expanse of sand that is perfect. You can see where your dog is at all times and they can run to their hearts content. I'd agree with Carol, though, it can be FREEZING! So take your winter woolies in case. The sea gently shelves at St Andrews too, which Vegas loves. It means he can romp about in the water quite far out, but never getting out of his depth, which he hates.

All along that coast there are gorgeous smaller beaches - Crail, Kingsbarns, Balcomie, Elie to name a few of our favourites. Aberdour and Burntisland are possibly the nearest beaches to you.

Out west, Troon, Ayr, Saltcoats I'd say are the most suitable. Largs is OK but it's a bit stony.

Hope you and the dogs have a wonderful time on whichever beach you get to. The dogs are going to love it!

Christine