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I have googled but there is no info, so over to you with personal knowledge. We are thinking of moving but need to be near a sandy beach because of our disabled dog. We cant make him walk a long way to recreation areas/grass. Any ideas please?

There's Camber Sands near Hastings, Heather. He'd like it there, I think.

I can't recommend a beach but I would advise that you check the rules and regulations before you commit to moving .............. there is a ban on dogs on our beach during the summer season. :-))))))))))))))

Funnily enough I spent nearly every childhood holiday in a caravan at Camber but its a bit quiet, isnt it or has it changed? About dogs on beach, I appreciate 'in theory' that dogs are banned on lots of beaches in the summer but it would be just an early morning, late evening walk. Thats why also wed be looking for plenty of grassy areas.

Heather Pretty much most of the Kent coast has sandy beaches. Are you near enough to maybe have a trip out each weekend to check them out?? Margate - Ramsgate - Hythe - Minnis Bay - Joss Bay to name but a few :O))

Ramsgate and Margate were on our list but we have had reports of real drug probs there? Id ideally like to be in a large coastal village, small enough to quickly become part of the community but with plenty going on in the way of museums, history, local activities BUT hubby desperate to be able to see the sea!

Heather just go to Whitby, sea sand grassy areas, history, OMG loads more but very quiet in winter, summer packed;; Ohh carnt you tell I love there;; or then there is Bridlington or Filey;; But bet to cold over here for you hehe Babs What about Hunstanton;;; years since went there but that used to be nice;;

Many thanks Babs, but we are really looking at Kent/E Sussex at the mo.

Heather Go and have a look at Hythe then lovely historic place - just Google for info but this site is quite good ............... http://www*hythe-kent*info/ PS. when you google remember to click on 'images' for some pics too :O))

Heather, I'd advertise Eastbourne! Unfortunately the beaches are only sandy at low tide but you could take your boy for a lovely walk along the promenade, then pop him in the car and take him a mile up the road to the river Cuckmere for a glorious romp. After that you could nip across the road to Friston Forest where he'd have a wonderful time sniffing out all the rabbits. Perhaps not all in one day though! When you're all totally exhausted a refreshing jar in the 15th Century pub with a delightful garden should put you right! I'll check out some websites for you! Cherryx

Back again Heather, Take a gander at this! http://www(*)eastbourne(*)org/tourism/ No.....before you ask, I don't work for the Tourist Board! Cherryx

Hi Heather I'd endorse the Eastbourne idea.Pevensey bay and most of the way alomg to Rye is sandy and the house prices are miles cheaper than Brighton!! Good luck Angie x

Hythe is a pleasant historic town but sadly lacking in sand, especially since coastal protection work. Dymchurch, west of Hythe has vaste expanses of sand, (as has Littlestone and Greatstone?) but these are small coastal communities in long ribbon-like formation mainly. There is a summer ban on dogs on beaches, I believe. Gwyn

Many thanks guys, its surprising when you go to these local sites that they dont have a lot of info. Lovely idea about walking promenade but Ralph wouldnt be able to manage such a long walk on hard ground. As I said I do have roots back to 1550 (recorded) in Pevensey/Eastbourn/Brighton so that would be a bit well more like going home as I dread leaving here (husband is determined, particularly since the neighbour from hell experience - also he feels he will continue to be offered work in this area and wont be able to turn it down, so could be working til he dropped). Pevensey Bay seems expenses and all the photos show a pebble beach?. Ditto Eastbourne unfortunately.

Broadstairs Dee x

Kent....New Romney and Romney Marshes last time I was there it was quiet and unspoilt and handy for lots of places to visit

The top end of Eastbourne is grassy and there are nice soft walks over the 'Seven Sisters' towards Beachy Head. Hal.

Heather All the way from Winchelsea round to Brighton are mainly pebble beeches until tide goes out. Camber is the closet for real sand.

Thanks Guys, when you say Eastbourne 'top end' what would that be called please? Camber is a shame as it doesnt seem to have any real community, does it.

The coast road out to Beachy Head.Just Past the Grand Hotel.Its very pleasant walking there,and its just above the beach. Hal.