SOUTH HAMS · SOURCE-CHECKED BEACH PLACES

Dog-friendly beaches in South Hams

Compare current dog-access evidence, seasonal dates, lead rules, source-defined textual zones and temporary access alerts without invented coordinates or geometry.

View 29 mapped places ↗How DogNear checks restrictions

29exact locations verified

11details-only beaches

40current rules checked

0invented zone boundaries

COUNTING PLACES CLEARLY

Physical places, policies and alerts stay separate.

Harbour Beach and Sunny Cove remain physical beaches while their unresolved dog-policy claims stay unpublished. Two operational alerts are shown separately from permanent dog rules.

Bovisand

Bovisand Bay

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: Bovisand Park estate website (adjacent-estate source; not identified as Bovisand Bay owner)
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Bovisand

Crownhill Bay

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs not allowed today

The current checked restriction applies in this area.

Crownhill Bay estate beach/signed areasNo dogs

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
Authority: Bovisand Park Ltd
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Heybrook Bay

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Wembury

Wembury Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The published restriction is not active today.

Wembury whole named beachDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: all day
Scope: Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
Authority: National Trust
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Noss Mayo / Yealm

Cellars Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Noss Mayo / Revelstoke

Stoke Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Noss Mayo / Revelstoke

Wadham Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Mothecombe / Erme estuary

Coastguards Beach

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: Flete Estate
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Mothecombe / Erme estuary

Mothecombe Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The published restriction is not active today.

Mothecombe whole named beachDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: all day
Scope: Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
Authority: Flete Estate
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Kingston / Erme estuary

Wonwell Beach

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: Flete Estate
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Kingston coast

Westcombe Beach

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

Ringmore

Ayrmer Cove

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Challaborough

Challaborough Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The published restriction is not active today.

Challaborough whole named beachDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: all day
Scope: Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
Authority: Parkdean Resorts / beach operator
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Bigbury-on-Sea

Bigbury-on-Sea Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The published restriction is not active today.

Bigbury main central partDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: 10:00–19:00
Scope: Different beach areas
Authority: South Hams District Council
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Bantham

Bantham Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.

Bantham main beachDogs allowedBantham River Beach areaDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: all day
Scope: Different beach areas
Authority: Bantham Estate
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

South Milton / Thurlestone

South Milton Sands

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: National Trust
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Thurlestone

Leasfoot Sands

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Hope Cove

Mouthwell Sands

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The published restriction is not active today.

Mouthwell Sands whole named beachDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: 10:00–19:00
Scope: Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
Authority: South Hams District Council
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Hope Cove

Harbour Beach

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs not allowed today

The official seasonal exclusion is active.

Dates: Not safely published
Times: Not safely published
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Hams beach identity source
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

Soar / Salcombe

Soar Mill Cove

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: Soar Mill Cove Hotel / National Trust access context
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Salcombe

Salcombe North Sands

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Hams official tourism / council-owned beach
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Salcombe

Salcombe South Sands

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The same current outcome applies across the checked areas.

South Sands whole named beachDogs allowedSouth Sands ferry crossing exceptionDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: all day
Scope: Different beach areas
Authority: South Hams District Council
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

East Portlemouth

Fisherman's Cove

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

East Portlemouth

Small's Cove

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

East Portlemouth

Mill Bay

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

East Portlemouth

Sunny Cove

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs not allowed today

The official seasonal exclusion is active.

Dates: Not safely published
Times: Not safely published
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Hams beach identity source
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

East Portlemouth / Rickham Common

Rickham Sands

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Lead required today

The current checked lead rule applies in this area.

Whole beachLead required

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: National Trust
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

Gara Rock / East Portlemouth coast

Seacombe Sands

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Lead required today

The current checked lead rule applies in this area.

Whole beachLead required

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: National Trust
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

Prawle Point

Maceley Cove

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

East Prawle

Horseley Cove

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Kellaton / East Prawle

Lannacombe Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

1 temporary operational alert, separate from dog policy.

Start Point

Mattiscombe Sands

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

North Hallsands

North Hallsands Beach

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Beesands

Beesands Beach

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

Start Bay

Slapton Sands

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Check before travelling

The checked evidence does not support one certain current answer. Check the official source and local signs.

Whole beachCheck before travelling

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: South Devon National Landscape
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

1 temporary operational alert, separate from dog policy.

Stoke Fleming

Blackpool Sands

Mapped

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Dogs allowed today

The published restriction is not active today.

Blackpool Sands whole named beachDogs allowed

Dates: 1 May to 30 September
Times: all day
Scope: Signed or source-defined area; check local signs
Authority: Blackpool Sands operator
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Kingswear countryside

Man Sands

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Lead required today

The current checked lead rule applies in this area.

Whole beachLead required

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: National Trust
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

Kingswear countryside

Scabbacombe Beach

Information only

CAN DOGS GO TODAY?Lead required today

The current checked lead rule applies in this area.

Whole beachLead required

Dates: All year or no seasonal dates stated
Times: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: National Trust
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Details only · exact entrance not yet verified

Dartmouth Castle

Sugary Cove

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: Dartmouth Town Council
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

Dartmouth Castle

Castle Cove

Mapped

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: all day
Scope: Whole beach
Authority: Dartmouth Town Council
Checked: 12 August 2026
Map: Exact location verified

IMPORTANT LIMIT

Text scope is not a mapped boundary.

All 11 restriction scopes remain traceable text only. DogNear has not created a line or polygon, and Beesands remains intentionally non-map.

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