🐾 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall

🌊 Year-Round Dog-Friendly Beaches

No lead times. No seasonal bans. Just golden sand and salty sniffs.

• Treyarnon Bay – Great for rock pools, swimming, and year-round zoomies

• Sandymouth (Bude) – Huge stretch backed by cliffs and coastal walks

• Trebarwith Strand – Best at low tide, with a surfy feel and dog-friendly pub

• Harlyn Bay – Sheltered, gentle and family (and dog) friendly

• Mawgan Porth – Close to Newquay with cafés and space to roam

• The Towans (Hayle) – Voted UK’s best beach 2024 – vast, clean and totally dog-approved

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⏳ Seasonal Restrictions (10am–6pm, 1 July–31 August)

Dogs still welcome — just visit early or after dinner in summer.

• Perranporth – All-year access, lead required in peak times

• Polzeath – Great after 6pm for sunset ball games

• Crantock – Magical in the golden hour, with dune paths and wild swims

• Kynance Cove & Porthcurno – Scenic must-visits with off-peak dog access

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📍 Top Dog-Friendly Bases

🌾 The 7 Bays (St Merryn) – A dream for dogs: Treyarnon, Constantine, and Porthcothan are all close, sandy and unrestricted.

🌄 Bude – From Sandymouth to Widemouth, it’s made for dogs who love long walks and waves.

☀️ Hayle & The Towans – Mile after mile of dog-friendly dunes and sea views. Great access to St Ives too.

🌊 Looe & Whitsand Bay – Quieter south coast gems like Talland, Seaton, and Downderry make for peaceful, off-lead days.

⛰ Sennen & Whitesand Bay – Off-season access (Easter to October 1 restrictions) with dramatic west Cornwall vibes.

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🧭 Quick Tips

• Always check signs at the beach – rules can change

• Bring water, shade, and waste bags (bins can be limited)

• Use the Cornwall Council PSPO map or iWalk Cornwall app for up-to-date info

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📌 Cornwall has over 100 dog-welcoming beaches — and slowing down with a four-legged friend is one of the best ways to explore.

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