Can I take my dog to a beach near me today?
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Can dogs go today?
Choose a current status to browse the checked beach collection. Dates, times and signed-zone scope remain attached to each beach; uncertain evidence is never presented as permission.
Cadgwith Cove
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Carbis Bay Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Castle Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Cawsand Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Chapel Porth Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Church Cove
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Crackington Haven
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Crantock Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs welcome without a seasonal beach restriction; keep under close control.
- Source
- National Trust — Crantock Beach visitor information
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Crooklets Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Fistral Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Listed as dog friendly all year.
- Source
- Visit Newquay — Dog Friendly Places to Go
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Gyllyngvase Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St Ives Harbour Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Holywell Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs welcome all year under control. Separate lead rules on Kelseys/Cubert Common must not be applied to the beach.
- Source
- National Trust — Holywell visitor information
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Hoodny Cove
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Housel Bay
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Kennack Sands
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Kynance Cove
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Little Fistral Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Listed as dog friendly all year; coordinate unresolved in this milestone.
- Source
- Visit Newquay — Dog Friendly Places to Go
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Maenporth Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Mawgan Porth
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Listed as year-round dog friendly.
- Source
- Visit Newquay — Dog Friendly Places to Go
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Perranporth Beach
The published lead rule is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Listed as dog friendly all year. Perranzabuloe Parish Council consulted in 2026 on possible lead controls; monitor for an adopted order/signage change.
- Source
- Perranzabuloe Parish Council — Perranporth beach dog-control rule
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Perranuthnoe Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Poldhu Cove
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Polurrian Cove Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Polzeath Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Porth Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthcurno
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthgwarra
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthgwidden Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthleven Sands
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthmeor Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthminster Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthpean Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthtowan Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Portmellon Cove
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Portreath Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Portwrinkle Harbour
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Praa Sands
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Readymoney Cove Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Sennen Cove
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St George’s Well
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Summerleaze Beach
The published lead rule is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs remain permitted in the mapped zone but must be kept on a lead during the stated dates and times.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Leads) Order 2023
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Swanpool Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Tattam’s Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Tolcarne Beach
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Official tourism guidance says May–September dogs need to be on a lead to the wet line, while another listing says restrictions apply and advises contacting the owner. Exact dates/zone/operator rule require confirmation. Exception/corridor must remain separate from the peak-season daytime beach exclusion.
- Source
- Tolcarne Beach Village — Four-legged friends policy
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Towan Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Listed as dog friendly all year.
- Source
- Visit Newquay — Dog Friendly Places to Go
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Trevone Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Tunnel Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Watergate Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs welcome on the beach at any time of year; fouling must be cleared.
- Source
- Watergate Bay operator — Visitor information
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Widemouth Sands
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs are excluded only during the stated dates and daily hours; statutory exemptions apply.
- Source
- Cornwall Council — Sealed Public Spaces Protection (Dogs on Beaches) Order 2026
- Checked
- 10 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Anstey's Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Babbacombe Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Beacon Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Breakwater Beach
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Broadsands Beach
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Churston Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Corbyn Head
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Elberry Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Fairy Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Fishcombe Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Goodrington Sands
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Allowed zone is textual; no geometry supplied. Text scope preserved; geometry unresolved. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Hollicombe Beach
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Livermead Sands
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Maidencombe Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Meadfoot Beach
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Allowed zone is textual; no polygon supplied. Text scope preserved; geometry unresolved. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Oddicombe Beach
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Oyster Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Paignton Sands
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Peaked Tor Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Preston Sands
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Saltern Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
St Mary's Bay
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Torre Abbey Sands
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Daily hours are not stated. Textual scope only; no geometry supplied.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Dogs on beaches seasonal restriction
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Watcombe Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Whole physical beach.
- Source
- Torbay Council — Current dogs-on-beaches page and individual beach pages
- Checked
- 11 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Bovisand Bay
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Current adjacent-estate page says dogs are permitted all year; the beach owner's own policy page was not located.
- Source
- Bovisand Park estate website (adjacent-estate source; not identified as Bovisand Bay owner) — Bovisand Bay year-round dog access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Wembury Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- No dogs 1 May–30 September; dogs permitted 1 October–30 April.
- Source
- National Trust — Wembury seasonal exclusion
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Coastguards Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs allowed all year by landowner.
- Source
- Flete Estate — Coastguards Beach year-round dog access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Mothecombe Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- No dogs 1 May–30 September; allowed outside those dates.
- Source
- Flete Estate — Mothecombe seasonal exclusion
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Wonwell Beach
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs allowed all year by landowner.
- Source
- Flete Estate — Wonwell Beach year-round dog access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Challaborough Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- No dogs 1 May–30 September.
- Source
- Parkdean Resorts / beach operator — Challaborough seasonal exclusion
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Seasonal timed exclusion applies only to the main central part; other parts remain outside that rule.
- Source
- South Hams District Council — Bigbury main-central seasonal timed exclusion
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Bantham Beach
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Main beach excludes dogs 1 May–30 September; River Beach area permits dogs all year.
- Source
- Bantham Estate — Bantham main-beach exclusion / River Beach access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
South Milton Sands
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs welcome all year under close control.
- Source
- National Trust — South Milton Sands year-round controlled access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Mouthwell Sands
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- Dogs excluded 1 May–30 September, 10:00–19:00.
- Source
- South Hams District Council — Mouthwell Sands seasonal timed exclusion
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Soar Mill Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dog-friendly beach; dogs welcome all year, with control/lead conditions on adjacent land.
- Source
- Soar Mill Cove Hotel / National Trust access context — Soar Mill Cove dog-friendly access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Salcombe North Sands
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs welcome all year.
- Source
- South Hams official tourism / council-owned beach — North Sands year-round dog access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Salcombe South Sands
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
- Current evidence
- Dogs excluded 1 May–30 September at all times; ferry crossing exception on lead.
- Source
- South Hams District Council — South Sands seasonal exclusion with ferry exception
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Blackpool Sands
The published restriction is not active today.
- Current evidence
- No dogs 1 May–30 September.
- Source
- Blackpool Sands operator — Blackpool Sands seasonal exclusion
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Sugary Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs allowed all year.
- Source
- Dartmouth Town Council — Dartmouth Castle coves year-round dog access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Castle Cove
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
- Current evidence
- Dogs allowed all year.
- Source
- Dartmouth Town Council — Dartmouth Castle coves year-round dog access
- Checked
- 12 Aug 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
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