Pet travel · Editorial review 11 September 2026 · Compare Vet Pricing editorial team
Sources checked 11 September 2026. Individual source dates appear below; an editorial review does not refresh a price or establish clinical approval.
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At a glance
This selected sample covers 14 named zones in four English council areas. It is not a complete UK beach directory, a live access result, or confirmation that a restriction remains unchanged after its recorded source date.
Every finder result links to the relevant council evidence and map. Parking, accessibility, tide conditions, facilities and current signs are outside this comparison unless an authority source expressly states them.
Check selected beach restrictions
This selected sample covers 14 named zones from four councils. It is not a complete UK directory, live access or safety check. Always recheck the authority page and beach signs before travel.
14 of 14 named zones shown. No match means only that the place is not in this selected sample.
Parking charges and availability are not compared in this selected sample.
Cadgwith Cove
Cadgwith, Cornwall
Published seasonal prohibition
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Named zone: Restricted area shown on the council beach map
Published recurring dates: 1 July – 31 August, 10:00–18:00 local UK time
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Council page says the restrictions are in force; no end date is stated. Recheck before travel.
Porthmeor Beach
St Ives, Cornwall
Published seasonal prohibition
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Named zone: Restricted area shown on the council beach map
Published recurring dates: 15 May – 30 September, 10:00–18:00 local UK time
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Council page says the restrictions are in force; no end date is stated. Recheck before travel.
Carnsew Pool
Hayle, Cornwall
Published year-round prohibition
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Named zone: Council-listed restricted area
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Council page says the restrictions are in force; no end date is stated. Recheck before travel.
Summerleaze Beach
Bude, Cornwall
Published seasonal lead-only rule
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Named zone: Beach area named by the council
Published recurring dates: 21 May – 30 September, 10:00–18:00 local UK time
Lead rule: Dogs must be on leads during the stated dates and hours
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Council page says the restrictions are in force; no end date is stated. Recheck before travel.
Highcliffe Beach
Highcliffe, Christchurch
Published mixed-zone rules
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Named zone: Dogs prohibited between groynes H4 and H8; other named dog areas must be read from the Christchurch map
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Lead rule: Dogs must be kept on leads on promenades, piers, zig zags and footpaths at all times
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Current council page gives recurring annual dates but no displayed update or order-expiry date. Recheck before travel.
Friars Cliff Beach
Christchurch, Dorset
Published all-year designated dog zone
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Named zone: All-year dog area only between the wave wall and Groyne H4 at Highcliffe Beach
Lead rule: Dogs must be kept on leads on promenades, piers, zig zags and footpaths at all times
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Current council page gives recurring annual dates but no displayed update or order-expiry date. Recheck before travel.
Hamworthy Beach
Poole, Dorset
Published all-year dog area
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Named zone: Named by the council as an all-year dog-walking beach
Lead rule: Dogs must be kept on leads on promenades, piers, zig zags and footpaths at all times
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Current council page gives recurring annual dates but no displayed update or order-expiry date. Recheck before travel.
West Bay beaches
Bridport, Dorset
Published mixed-zone rules
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Named zone: East and west harbour beaches restricted; the third beach beyond the large rock groyne is unrestricted
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Lead rule: Dogs allowed in the port on a lead from 1 May to 1 October
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Dorset Council states the current Dog related PSPO came into force 1 January 2024 and lasts until 31 December 2026. A proposed replacement is under consultation; do not assume renewal.
Studland beaches
Studland, Dorset
Published seasonal lead-only rule
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Named zone: Shell, South and Middle beaches and the southern part of Knoll Beach
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Lead rule: Dogs must be on a lead in the named zones during the stated period
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Dorset Council states the current Dog related PSPO came into force 1 January 2024 and lasts until 31 December 2026. A proposed replacement is under consultation; do not assume renewal.
Weymouth Beach
Weymouth, Dorset
Published mixed-zone rules
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Named zone: Greenhill Groyne to Overcombe and the Pavilion dog-exercise area are all year; the main sandy beach is dog-accessible 1 October to 30 April
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. Dorset Council states the current Dog related PSPO came into force 1 January 2024 and lasts until 31 December 2026. A proposed replacement is under consultation; do not assume renewal.
Filey Beach
Filey, North Yorkshire
Published seasonal prohibition
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Named zone: Royal Parade sea-wall line to the north side of the slipway separating Coble Landing from the Promenade
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Lead rule: The specified Filey promenade section is lead-only all year
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. The displayed order came into force 5 June 2025 for three years and may be extended, varied or discharged; recheck the order before travel.
Scarborough North Bay
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Published seasonal prohibition
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Named zone: From the Sands northernmost beach slipway to the northernmost slipway at the end of the chalet run
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Lead rule: The specified North Bay promenade is lead-only all year
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. The displayed order came into force 5 June 2025 for three years and may be extended, varied or discharged; recheck the order before travel.
Whitby West Beach
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Published seasonal prohibition
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Named zone: West Pier to the line from the east side of beach steps approximately halfway along the beach chalets
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Lead rule: The specified Whitby promenade is lead-only all year
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. The displayed order came into force 5 June 2025 for three years and may be extended, varied or discharged; recheck the order before travel.
Sandsend Beach
Sandsend, North Yorkshire
Published seasonal prohibition
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Named zone: Steps below the public conveniences below Sandhills to the slipway at the south end of Bank Bottom Car Park
Published recurring dates: 1 May – 30 September
Source evidence recorded 11 Sept 2026. The displayed order came into force 5 June 2025 for three years and may be extended, varied or discharged; recheck the order before travel.
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A beach name can contain restricted, lead-only and dog-accessible sections. Use the linked authority map and the zone wording rather than treating the whole coastline as having one rule.
Sources: Cornwall Council · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Dorset Council · North Yorkshire CouncilCheck the visit date and local time
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Rules may be extended, varied or replaced. Open the authority source shortly before travel and follow current on-site signs; the source-check date is evidence of the review, not a live access guarantee.
Sources: Cornwall Council · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Dorset Council · North Yorkshire CouncilWhat this selected sample does not compare
The comparison does not verify parking charges or availability, step-free access, toilets, lifeguards, tide safety, beach conditions or whether a location is suitable for a particular dog. Check these separately with the relevant operator or authority.
Sources and checks
Dates below record our source checks, not a guarantee that a quoted price or rule is unchanged. Confirm the current quote and terms before buying or booking. Report a correction.
- Cornwall Council dog-control informationCornwall Council · Checked 11 September 2026
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council dog-control informationBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Checked 11 September 2026
- Dorset Council dog-control informationDorset Council · Checked 11 September 2026
- North Yorkshire Council dog-control informationNorth Yorkshire Council · Checked 11 September 2026