CORNWALL · SOURCE-CHECKED BEACH PLACES
Dog-friendly beaches in Cornwall
Check whether dogs can go today, the dates and times of seasonal restrictions, lead rules and whether a rule applies to the whole beach or only a source-defined zone.
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Start with the rule that affects today.
8 beaches have verified all-year access evidence, while 5 have a lead-related rule. Seasonal controls can apply only at certain dates, hours or signed sections.
Cadgwith
Information onlyCadgwith Cove
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Cadgwith Cove, CadgwithDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Carbis Bay
MappedCarbis Bay Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Carbis Bay Beach, Carbis BayDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Falmouth
Information onlyCastle Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Castle Beach, FalmouthDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Cawsand
Information onlyCawsand Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Cawsand Beach, CawsandDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
St Agnes
MappedChapel Porth Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Chapel Porth Beach, St AgnesDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Gunwalloe
MappedChurch Cove
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Church Cove, GunwalloeDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Bude
Information onlyCrackington Haven
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Crackington Haven, BudeDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Crantock
MappedCrantock Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- National Trust
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Bude
MappedCrooklets Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Crooklets Beach, BudeDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Newquay
MappedFistral Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- Visit Newquay
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Falmouth
MappedGyllyngvase Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Gyllyngvase Beach, FalmouthDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St Ives
MappedSt Ives Harbour Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
St Ives Harbour Beach, St IvesDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Holywell
MappedHolywell Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- National Trust
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Portwrinkle
MappedHoodny Cove
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Hoodny Beach, PortwrinkleDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
The Lizard
MappedHousel Bay
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Housel Bay, The LizardDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
The Lizard
MappedKennack Sands
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Kennack Sands Beach, The LizardDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
The Lizard
Information onlyKynance Cove
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Kynance Cove, The LizardDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Newquay
Information onlyLittle Fistral Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- Visit Newquay
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Newquay
MappedLusty Glaze Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Partly dog-friendly today
Different rules apply in different areas. Check the zone summary before visiting.
BeachDogs allowedAccess route to the beachLead required
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- Lusty Glaze operator
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Falmouth
MappedMaenporth Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Maenporth Beach, FalmouthDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Mawgan Porth
MappedMawgan Porth
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- Visit Newquay
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Perranporth
MappedPerranporth Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published lead rule is not active today.
Perranporth BeachDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–17:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Perranzabuloe Parish Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Cornwall
MappedPerranuthnoe Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
PerranuthnoeDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Mullion
MappedPoldhu Cove
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Poldhu Beach, MullionDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Cornwall
Information onlyPolruan Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling
The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.
Polruan Beach and any slope or staircase leading to the beaches. Also promenadeCheck before travelling
- Dates
- Easter Day to 1 October
- Times
- all day
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Mullion
Information onlyPolurrian Cove Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Polurrian Cove Beach, MullionDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Polzeath
Information onlyPolzeath Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Polzeath Beach, PolzeathDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Porth
MappedPorth Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porth Beach, PorthDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthcurno
MappedPorthcurno
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthcurno Beach, PorthcurnoDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St Levan
MappedPorthgwarra
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthgwarra Beach, St LevanDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St Ives
MappedPorthgwidden Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthgwidden Beach, St IvesDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthleven
MappedPorthleven Sands
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthleven West, PorthlevenDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St Ives
MappedPorthmeor Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthmeor Beach, St IvesDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St Ives
MappedPorthminster Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthminster Beach, St IvesDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
St Austell
MappedPorthpean Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthpean Beach, St AustellDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Porthtowan
MappedPorthtowan Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Porthtowan Beach, PorthtowanDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Mevagissey
Information onlyPortmellon Cove
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Portmellon Cove, MevagisseyDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Portreath
MappedPortreath Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Portreath Beach including Harbour, PortreathDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Cornwall
Information onlyPortwrinkle Harbour
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Portwrinkle HarbourDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Praa Sands
MappedPraa Sands
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Praa Sands Beach, Praa SandsDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Fowey
MappedReadymoney Cove Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Readymoney Cove, FoweyDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Sennen
MappedSennen Cove
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Sennen Beach, SennenDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Padstow
Information onlySt George’s Well
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
St George’s Well, PadstowDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Bude
MappedSummerleaze Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published lead rule is not active today.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- 21 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Falmouth
MappedSwanpool Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Swanpool Beach, FalmouthDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Portscatho
Information onlyTattam’s Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Tattam’s Beach, PortscathoDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Newquay
MappedTolcarne Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.
Tolcarne BeachDogs allowedTolcarne Beach low-tide transit corridorDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 May to 30 September
- Times
- 09:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Tolcarne Beach Village
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
2 separate current rules are preserved for this beach.
Newquay
MappedTowan Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- Visit Newquay
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Padstow
MappedTrevone Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Trevone Beach, PadstowDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Falmouth
Information onlyTunnel Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Tunnel Beach, FalmouthDogs allowed
- Dates
- 1 July to 31 August
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Details only · exact entrance not yet verified
Watergate Bay
MappedWatergate Beach
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
Dogs are allowed in this area under the current checked rule.
Whole beachDogs allowed
- Dates
- All year or no seasonal dates stated
- Times
- no daily time window stated
- Scope
- Whole beach
- Authority
- Watergate Bay operator
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
Bude
MappedWidemouth Sands
CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today
The published restriction is not active today.
Widemouth Beach, BudeDogs allowed
- Dates
- 15 May to 30 September
- Times
- 10:00–18:00
- Scope
- Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Checked
- 10 August 2026
- Map
- Exact location verified
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