As temperatures rise, more and more people will be setting off to one of Suffolk's favourite beaches to soak in the sun.

There are many ways to enjoy the beach and we thought we would share some of our dos and don'ts when taking in our golden sands.

Do walk between Covehithe and Southwold

Covehithe beach Covehithe beach (Image: Newsquest)
Walk along the Suffolk coastal path between Covehithe and Southwold, which is only a few miles, and and enjoy the medieval church of St Andrew and Southwold's old Victorian pier.

Covehithe beach, which is only accessible by foot or bike, is popular among bird watchers, fossil hunters and dog walkers alike.

Don't bring plastic, flying ring toys

Don't leave plastic on the beachDon't leave plastic on the beach (Image: Newsquest)

The seal population in Suffolk has frequently had issues with plastic, flying rings.

Visitors bringing the toys to the beach for a good game of frisbee often overlook the hidden dangers the toys bring to wildlife.

Many seals have had flying rings stuck around their necks, causing injury and even death.

Do stay inside the lifeguard flags when swimming in the sea

Flags placed on the beach indicate where is safe and monitored to swimFlags placed on the beach indicate where is safe and monitored to swim (Image: Newsquest)

The RNLI operates lifeguard cover on some beaches every day during peak season.

Flags placed on the beach indicate where it is safe to swim.

Do not stray out of these areas in order to stay safe while enjoying the waves.

Do check restrictions on dog walking

Check what the dog walking restrictions are in the part of the beach you are visiting.Check what the dog walking restrictions are in the part of the beach you are visiting. (Image: Newsquest)

Southwold has restrictions on dogs wandering the golden sands at the popular seaside destination from May - September. 

During this period dogs are banned from the northernmost part of the promenade to the southernmost part.

However, dogs are free to roam other parts of the sand and sea and from October 1 pooches can enjoy the the whole beach.

Do enjoy the Blue Flag awarded beach

Southwold beach has regularly been named among the best beaches in the UKSouthwold beach has regularly been named among the best beaches in the UK (Image: Denise Bradley)

Southwold's beach is regularly featured in lists naming the best in the country.

It has also picked up the prestigious Blue Flag award for the quality of the beach, the way it is managed and the facilities it offers to visitors.