Beach, river or lake with very close car access for an old dog to go swimming

[matt]

I have a dog who struggles to walk very far but loves swimming. I'd like to find somewhere I can take him for a short walk (no more that 50 metres) to some water so he can have a swim. Steeps banks, pebble beaches or any sort of difficult terrain are not an option really.

We're based in Seaford but would be happy to have a drive out to anywhere in Sussex really.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Lancing Beach would work

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Thought this might be going elsewhere.....

have reconsidered my Kerry K photo.

 

[Boy Blue]

River Adur is good. Took this yesterday after my cycle ride up the south downs. There were loads of dogs swimming in the river.

 

[cooliobhafc]

Wide water on Shoreham-By-Sea beach, car park goes right next to the water

 

[dazzer6666]

River Adur is good. Took this yesterday after my cycle ride up the south downs. There were loads of dogs swimming in the river.

View attachment 76775

Very muddy in places though, especially at low tide. Care needed.......

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Very muddy in places though, especially at low tide. Care needed.......

Indeed...Kerry K again.

 

[AmexRuislip]

I have a dog who struggles to walk very far but loves swimming. I'd like to find somewhere I can take him for a short walk (no more that 50 metres) to some water so he can have a swim. Steeps banks, pebble beaches or any sort of difficult terrain are not an option really.

We're based in Seaford but would be happy to have a drive out to anywhere in Sussex really.

Bonham is good

 

[fat old seagull]

If you're in Seaford, what about the Car Park at the Cuckmere, not pub park (too steep), at the bottom of the hill toward Eastbourne.

 

[Boy Blue]

Very muddy in places though, especially at low tide. Care needed.......

The owners only allow their pooch in at high tide from what I've seen.

 

[Stat Brother]

There's a doggy pool somewhere near Bognor.
I'd be amazed if there isn't a 'therapy' pool around Brighton.

 

[Two Professors]

There used to be a good sized tidal pond just over the level crossing at Tidemills.Mark you,that was 40 years ago so it's probably a marina now!

 

[Brighthelmstone]

If you're in Seaford, what about the Car Park at the Cuckmere, not pub park (too steep), at the bottom of the hill toward Eastbourne.

Second this, haven't been in a while but used to be a concrete ramp into the water as well for the scouts/canoes

 

[fat old seagull]

Second this, haven't been in a while but used to be a concrete ramp into the water as well for the scouts/canoes

I think you're right, there is a slipway there, but I've usually been too busy watching the scouts!

 

[Hastings gull]

I have a dog who struggles to walk very far but loves swimming. I'd like to find somewhere I can take him for a short walk (no more that 50 metres) to some water so he can have a swim. Steeps banks, pebble beaches or any sort of difficult terrain are not an option really.

We're based in Seaford but would be happy to have a drive out to anywhere in Sussex really.

A possibility might be the beach by the Cooden Beach Hotel. You can park right by the beach, and though it is a pebble, it is not very far at all until you reach sand at low tide. Can you carry him what would be few metres? Is your dog a lab, as mine too loves water, and it is great to see him in the sea, which he adores.

 

[Albion my Albion]

River Adur is good. Took this yesterday after my cycle ride up the south downs. There were loads of dogs swimming in the river.

View attachment 76775

The River Adur really has gone to the dogs.

 

[Notters]

I have a dog who struggles to walk very far but loves swimming. I'd like to find somewhere I can take him for a short walk (no more that 50 metres) to some water so he can have a swim. Steeps banks, pebble beaches or any sort of difficult terrain are not an option really.

We're based in Seaford but would be happy to have a drive out to anywhere in Sussex really.

A possibility might be the beach by the Cooden Beach Hotel. You can park right by the beach, and though it is a pebble, it is not very far at all until you reach sand at low tide. Can you carry him what would be few metres? Is your dog a lab, as mine too loves water, and it is great to see him in the sea, which he adores.

It'd only be about four metres in seaford at high tide!

 

[brighton terra]

The River Ouse at Barcombe Mills, or from the Tesco car park in Lewes?

Another option could be Arlington Reservoir.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Barcome mills river, lovely on a sunny day

Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk

 

[surrey jim]

The River Ouse at Barcombe Mills, or from the Tesco car park in Lewes?

Another option could be Arlington Reservoir.

Barcome mills river, lovely on a sunny day

Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk

Another vote for The Ouse at Barcombe Mills. By the Anchor pub; parking is very close by.