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Bigbury-on-Sea Beach

Bigbury-on-Sea, South Hams, Devon

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CAN DOGS GO THERE TODAY?

Dogs allowed today

The published restriction is not active today.

Bigbury main central partDogs allowedThe published restriction is not active today.
DATES1 May to 30 SeptemberTIMES10:00–19:00SCOPEDifferent beach areasAUTHORITYSouth Hams District Council
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Typebeach place
Rule areaDifferent beach areas
AccessExact location verified
Current rules checked1
Zone boundariesDescribed in words · check signs
Dog policyseasonal
CURRENT DOG-ACCESS RULES

One current rule checked for this beach.

Dog restriction1 May–30 September · 10:00–19:00

Dogs excluded from the main central part of Bigbury Beach.

Authority
South Hams District Council
Published rule
Bigbury main-central seasonal timed exclusion
Legal basis
Dog Control PSPO 2024 / current council beach rule
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12 August 2026
Bigbury main central partBigbury main central part is defined in the published wording. Check local signs for the exact boundary.
Source boundary wording

Current council page: main central part of Bigbury Beach. Exact 2024 legal map boundary remains held; no inferred line or polygon.

Zone described in words · check local signs

Useful for this visit

✓ Exact beach location verified✓ 1 current rule checked✓ Zone boundaries are described in words; check local signs
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Aqua Floating Fetch Toy

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Henry Wag

Pet Noodle Glove Towel

80 × 35 cm

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SOUTH HAMS BEACH COVERAGE

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