Frinton Beach

Baxter & Sarah
Aug 23
2 min read

From Frinton to Walton: A Seaside Walk Worth Sniffing Out

Four dogs sit on large gray rocks at the beach. The foreground features sandy ground, and the setting is calm and natural. — https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/

We headed to Frinton-on-Sea with Baxter and a couple of his pals, thinking we’d just have a gentle stroll along the beach — but it turned into one of the best walks we’ve done in a while.

Beagle with tongue out stands on a sandy beach, colorful beach huts in the background, cloudy sky overhead, creating a joyful mood. — https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/

We started near Frinton Golf Club, where the northern end of the beach is dog friendly all year round. The sand was soft, the tide was out, and the dogs couldn’t wait to get moving. Within seconds they were tearing across the beach, tails up, ears flying, paws already coated in salt and sand.

Beagle sitting happily in front of a purple beach hut with a humorous painting of a person in striped shorts. The hut is labeled "Windy Bottom." — https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/

Eventually, we reached the stretch of beach where dogs aren’t allowed (seasonal restrictions apply, and it’s clearly signposted), so we popped up onto the promenade and continued the walk there. It’s a lovely, wide path lined with colourful beach huts and plenty of space for strolling with a lead on. Baxter took his job very seriously, inspecting every bench and railing as we passed.

Four dogs sit on a raft labeled "USE AT YOUR OWN RISK" on a sandy beach under a cloudy sky, with colorful beach huts in the background. — https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/

As soon as we reached the next dog-friendly section, we hopped back down onto the sand and carried on towards Walton-on-the-Naze. There was so much to explore, groynes to climb, seaweed to sniff, stretches to zoom across , and the beach stayed calm and quiet the whole way. It’s one of those routes where there’s always something new to see, and the dogs were in their absolute element.

Beagle on a mossy rock at the beach, tongue out, under a cloudy sky. Sand and sea visible in the background. Happy expression. — https://www.instagram.com/baxter.beagle.2021/

Frinton has such a calm, relaxed feel. There are no noisy arcades or crowds, just pastel huts, open space, and the gentle soundtrack of the sea. It’s the sort of place that’s easy to overlook but well worth the visit, especially with dogs in tow.

Need to Know

Location: Frinton-on-Sea to Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Dog Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed on the main Frinton beach from 1 May to 30 September. The northern end near the golf club is dog friendly year-round
Walk Details: We walked 8.82 km return (just over 5.4 miles) from Frinton Golf Club to Walton Pier and back. You can walk along the beach where permitted or follow the promenade through the restricted zones.
Toilets and Bins: Public toilets and dog waste bins are available near the beach huts
Parking: We parked near Frinton Golf Club, where there’s free on-street parking just a short walk from the beach. There’s also free parking available all along the Esplanade, with easy access to the seafront
Food & Drink: Frinton is quiet and residential, but Walton has more traditional seaside offerings like snack stalls and cafes
Beach Type: Sandy with wooden groynes, beach huts, and a wide promenade

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