Dog friendly beaches in Devon
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Thurlestone and South Milton Beaches
Thurlestone
Devon
- Dogs welcome all year round
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Thurlestone, Devon

Salcombe North Sands Beach
Salcombe
Devon
- Dogs welcome all year round.

Peaked Tor Cove
Torbay
Devon
- Dog friendly beach in Devon
- Tiny pebbly cove
- Down a set of 150+ steps to reach beach
- Dog friendly beach in Devon

Mothecombe Beach
Mothecombe
Devon
- No dogs between 1st May - 30th Sept
- Be responsible and pick up after your do
- Part of the beautiful Flete Estate
- Great coastal walks

Dawlish Warren Beach
Dawlish
Devon
- Between groyne 3 to 9 all year round
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog Friendly Beach in Dawlish, Devon

Salcombe North Sands
Salcombe
Devon
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Glamorous town to visit
- Access to great coast walks
- Excellent facilities
- Dog Friendly Beach in Salcombe, Devon

Beer Beach
Beer
Devon
- Sand and shingle beach
- Surrounded by high chalk cliffs
- Large car parking area
- West side has restrictions in summer

Ness Cove Beach
Shaldon
Devon
- Dogs are permitted all year round.
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Shaldon, Devon

Mill Bay Beach
East Portlemouth
Devon
- Dogs allowed all year round.
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in East Portlemouth

Dawlish Town Beach
Dawlish
Devon
- Dogs welcome to the left of the viaduct
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Dawlish, Devon

Saunton Sands
Saunton
Devon
- Acres of space
- Zone system for dog access
- Parking & facilities nearby
- Coastal walks nearby
- Dog Friendly Beach in Saunton, Devon

Instow Beach
Instow
Devon
- Dog friendly beach
- RESTRICTIONS APPLY
- Along side the Tarka Trail
- Great Dog Friendly Pubs by the Beach
- Ferry between Instow and Appledore

Beer
Sidmouth
Devon
- Dogs allowed 200m west of Charlie's Yard
- Iconic East Devon village
- Great coastal walks hereabouts
- Fine fishing tradition
- Dog friendly beach in Sidmouth, Devon

Strete Gate Beach
Strete
Devon
- Dogs welcome all year.
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Strete, Devon

Slapton Sands and Torcross Beach
Slapton
Devon
- Dogs allowed all year.
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Slapton, Devon

Newton Ferrers
Noss Mayo
Devon
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Beautiful creek
- Good facilities in the village
- Attractive surrounding area
- Dog Friendly Beach in Noss Mayo, Devon

Bovisands Beach
Manor Bourne
Devon
- No dogs between 1st May - 30th Sept
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Manor Bourne

Beesands
Kingsbridge
Devon
- All year round dog friendly beach
- Small pebble beach
- Beautiful coastal walks to explore
- Lots of parking

Wonwell Beach
Kingston
Devon
- Dogs allowed year round!
- Off-the-beaten-track
- Parking is limited
- Tidal sand beach
Seaton
Seaton
Devon
- Dog friendly beach in Seaton, Devon
- Parking nearby
- Set on the wonderful Jurassic Coast
- Toilets available
- Restrictions from May 1st - 30th Sept

Livermead Beach
Torbay
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- Long stretch of red sand
- Largely used by water-sports enthusiasts
- Added by Torbay

Bigbury
Bigbury-on-Sea
Devon
- No dogs between 1st May - 30th Sept
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Bigbury-on-Sea

Bigbury-on-Sea
Kingsbridge
Devon
- Dogs allowed in certain areas
- Next to Burgh Island
- Great coastal walking
- Good parking and facilities to hand
- Dog friendly beach in Kingsbridge, Devon

Salcombe South Sands
Salcombe
Devon
- No dogs between 1st May - 30th Sept
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Salcombe, Devon

Meadfoot Beach
Torbay
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- Small stretch of shingle beach
- Below an array of spectacular cliffs
- Added by Torbay Council

Teignmouth River Beach
Teignmouth
Devon
- Dogs are welcome all year round.
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Teignmouth, Devon

Mill Bay
East Portlemouth
Devon
- Across the water from Salcombe
- Beautiful setting and views
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Woodland behind the beach
- Dog friendly beach in East Portlemouth

Fairy Cove
Paignton
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- Red sand and shingle beach
- Popular with families
- Added by Torbay Council

Babbacombe Beach
Babbacombe
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- Delightful small beach
- Set beneath the cliffs
- Added by Torbay Council

Coastguards Beach
Holbeton
Devon
- Dogs allowed on Coastguard beach
- all year round
- Part of the beautiful Flete estate
- unspoilt natural environment

Slapton Sands
Slapton
Devon
- Nature Reserve nearby
- Parking available
- Beach cleaned regularly
- Clean bathing water
- Dog friendly beach in Slapton

Goodrington North Beach
Paignton
Devon
- Dogs welcome on the North Beach
- Ice Cream hut
- Cantina Kitchen and Bar
- Roundham Head
Soar Mill Cove Beach
Salcombe
Devon
- Dogs allowed.
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Salcombe, Devon

South Milton Sands
Thurlestone
Devon
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Great coastal walking
- National Trust protected
- Fine sandy beach
- Dog friendly beach in Thurlestone, Devon

Elberry Cove
Broadsands
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- Pretty shingle beach
- Beautifully clear waters
- Added by Torbay Council

Shaldon Beach
Shaldon
Devon
- Click to see dog restrictions
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Shaldon, Devon

Fishcombe Cove
Brixham
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- Surrounded by cliffs & wooded hillside
- Spectacular scenery
- Added by Torbay Council

Teignmouth Town Beach
Teignmouth
Devon
- Dogs at extreme ends of the beach only
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Teignmouth, Devon

Branscombe
Sidmouth
Devon
- Dogs allowed in certain areas all year
- Steep shingle beach
- Character church in the village
- Beautiful setting
- Dog friendly beach in Sidmouth, Devon

Bantham
Bantham
Devon
- No dogs between 1st May - 30th Sept
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Bantham, Devon

Putsborough Sands
Woolacombe
Devon
- Multi-award winning beach
- Surroundings simply stunning

Crow Point
Braunton
Devon
- 5 miles of golden sandy beach
- No dog restrictions
- UNESCO wildlife biosphere

Beacon Cove
Torquay
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- Warm sunny spot even out of season
- Car park situated close
- Added by Torbay Council

Institute Beach
Torquay
Devon
- Dog Friendly beach in Devon
- At low tide there are rock pools
- Quiet little cove
- Added by Torbay Council

Shoalstone Beach
Brixham
Devon
- Dog friendly beach in Devon
- Small shingle and rocky beach
- Cafe and superb views across the bay
- Added by Torbay Council

East Portlemouth Beaches
East Portlemouth
Devon
- Dogs welcome all year round.
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in East Portlemouth

Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Devon
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Excellent shops
- Maritime tradition
- Good access
- Dog friendly beach in Dartmouth, Devon

Coryton Cove Beach
Dawlish
Devon
- No dogs between 1 April to 30 September
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Dawlish, Devon

Beesands
Beeson
Devon
- Long stretch of sand
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Next to deserted Hallsands
- Great Start Bay location
- Dog friendly beach in Beeson, Devon

Goodrington Sands
Paignton
Devon
- Dog friendly beach in Devon
- Mainly sandy beach
- At low tide there are rock pools
- Added by Torbay Council

Hope Cove Beach
Kingsbridge
Devon
- No dogs (May-Sept) on small cove
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Kingsbridge, Devon

Challaborough Beach
Challaborough
Devon
- No dogs 1st May - 30th Sept 10am to 7pm
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Challaborough

Hope Cove
Galmpton
Devon
- Dogs allowed on a lead
- Wreck of a Spanish galleon in the bay
- Great coastal walks
- Plenty of eateries
- Dog friendly beach in Galmpton, Devon

Wembury Beach
Wembury
Devon
- No dogs between May and September.

Watcombe Beach
Watcombe
Devon
- Dog friendly beach in Devon
- Beautiful sandy beach
- Idyllic spot surrounded by cliffs
- Added by Torbay Council
