Dog Friendly South West England Beaches

The sheer quality and quantity of dog friendly South West England beaches means that from Somerset to Dorset and from Cornwall to Devon you’ll never be far from a beach to take your dog for a walk or a swim. With miles of coastal paths and an ever increasing number of dog friendly pubs and dog friendly restaurants to choose from, a holiday on the beach in the South West with your faithful hound by your side has never been more attractive.

Below you’ll find a map which shows the location of all the beaches with colour coded markers that indicate which beaches have restrictions in place and which beaches allow dogs all year round. The links to each beach below the map will provide you with more information regarding the suitability and facilities available for that particular beach. You'll be pleased to know that there are plenty of pet friendly beach cottages located on or near most of these beaches, making them ideal for year round short stays.