Dog friendly beaches in Cornwall
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Narrow your search to a town or see below for all listed dog friendly beaches in Cornwall.
Carbis Bay
Carbis Bay
Cornwall
- Dog ban in place from 1st May
- to 30th September, 8am-7pm
- Very safe bathing

Mawgan Porth
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Good access and parking
- South West Coast Path
- Handy for Newquay Airport
- Dog Friendly Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Nanjizal Beach
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 6JJ
- Beautiful secluded location
- Dogs welcome all year round

Seaton
East Looe
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Excellent beach cafe
- South West Coast Path
- Fine views out to sea
- Dog Friendly Beach in East Looe

Coverack
Coverack
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Friendly village
- Good access and parking
- Excellent coastal walks
- Dog Friendly Beach in Coverack, Cornwall

Porthallow
St Keverne
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Great views of Falmouth Bay
- Superb coastal walks
- Rich cultural fishing heritage
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Keverne

Porthcothan
Padstow
Cornwall
- Allows Dogs all year round
- 5 other beaches within 4 miles
- Reached from SW Coastal Footpath
- Sheltered Sandy Cove

Trebarwith Strand
Delabole
Cornwall
- Acres of space at low tide
- Rolling Atlantic breakers
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Dog friendly beach in Delabole, Cornwall

Mullion Cove
Mullion
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Good access and parking
- Great shops and facilities
- Dog Friendly Beach in Mullion, Cornwall

Lansallos
St Austell
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Natural setting
- Fine coastal views
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Austell

Whitsand Bay
Millbrook
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Walk on the beach for miles
- Great views from Rame Head
- Popular with surfers
- Dog Friendly Beach in Millbrook

Summerleaze
Bude
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed, on leads in the summer
- Great town for shopping
- Plenty of space
- Iconic sea pool
- Dog friendly beach in Bude, Cornwall

Seaton, Cornwall
Tideford
Cornwall
- Cafe on the beach
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Unspoilt corner of Cornwall
- Good parking and access
- Dog friendly beach in Tideford, Cornwall

Little Fistral Beach
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 1HS
- Dog Friendly beach in Newquay, Cornwall
- No beach at high tide

Holywell Bay
Cubert
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Good parking
- Unspoilt beauty
- Dog Friendly Beach in Cubert, Cornwall

Bedruthan Steps
Padstow
Cornwall
- Allows Dogs
- National Trust Owned
- Dramatic views from Clifftop
- Fabulous Tea rooms on Clifftop

Portnadler
West Looe
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- On the South West Coast Path
- Between Looe and Talland Bay
- Great views to Looe Island
- Dog Friendly Beach in West Looe

Whitsand Bay
Torpoint
Cornwall
- Hugh expanse of soft sand at lowtide
Boscastle
Otterham
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Good parking and facilities
- Great coastal walks
- Characterful independent shops
- Dog friendly beach in Otterham, Cornwall

Rock Beach
Rock
Cornwall
PL27 6LD
- Dog Friendly beach in Rock, Cornwall
- Sandy Beach
- No Lifeguard Cover

Downderry
Downderry
Cornwall
- Dog friendly beach
- Parking facilities, public toilets
- cliff-top gardens, pub
- restaurant and local shop.

Talland Bay Beach
Looe
Cornwall
- Dogs Allowed
- Beach Cafe
- Small car park

Lusty Glaze Beach
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 3AE
- Dog Friendly beach in Newquay, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Porthtowan Beach
Porthtowan
Cornwall
TR4 8AW
- Dog Friendly beach in Porthtowan
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)
- Sandy Beach

Breakwater Beach
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LQ
- Rocky beach in Bude, Cornwall
- Perfect for rock pooling

Crantock
Crantock
Cornwall
- Dog friendly beach in North Cornwall
- No restrictions
- Parking nearby
- Dunes and headlands for wider dog walks
- Dog friendly beach in Crantock, Cornwall

St Ives
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 2GB
- 2 main beaches Porthmeor & Porthminster
- Welcomes dogs for most of the year
- Seasonal ban 15th May to 30th Sept

Porthbeor
Bohortha
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- On the beautiful Roseland
- Unspoilt environment
- Dog Friendly Beach in Bohortha, Cornwall

Port Gaverne
Port Isaac
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- The quiet side of Port Isaac
- Teague's Pit on the headland
- Great coastal walks
- Dog friendly beach in Port Isaac

Rock
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- SSSI Trebetherick Point
- On the South West Coast Path
- Good water quality for bathing
- Dog friendly beach in Wadebridge

Chapel Porth Beach
St Agnes
Cornwall
TR5 0NS
- Seasonal dog ban 1st July – 31st August
- Between 10 am – 6 pm

Milook Haven Beach
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0DQ
- Dog Friendly beach in Bude, Cornwall
- Pebble Beach

Great Western
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dog friendly beach
- Toilets including facilities for disable
- First aid post
- Cafe. Shops and a slipway

Carne
Veryan
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Connected to Pendower at low tide
- South West Coast Path
- Stunning scenery
- Dog Friendly Beach in Veryan, Cornwall

Mexico Towans
Hayle
Cornwall
- Dog friendly year round
- Dog friendly beach cafe nearby
- Reasonably priced car park

Mounts Bay
Marazion
Cornwall
- Seasonal ban from May - Sept
- St Michaels Mount SSSI
- On South West Coast Path
- Good parking and shops
- Dog friendly beach in Marazion, Cornwall

Treen Cove
Zennor
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Next to The Gurnard's Head
- On the South West Coast Path
- Tricky access to the beach itself
- Dog friendly beach in Zennor, Cornwall

Newquay
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Famous surfing beaches
- On South West Coast Path
- Good access and facilities
- Dog Friendly Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Port Isaac
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Fishing heritage
- Popular filming location
- Great section of South West Coast Path
- Dog friendly beach in Wadebridge

Gorran Haven
Gorran Churchtown
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Pretty village and harbour
- Time has stood still here
- South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in Gorran Churchtown

Newlyn Beach
Newlyn
Cornwall
TR18 5HN
- Dogs welcome all year round
- Small beach, check tide times

Portloe
Portloe
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Quaint fishing village
- On the South West Coast Path
- Pub by the harbour
- Dog Friendly Beach in Portloe, Cornwall

Hemmick
Gorran Churchtown
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Isolated beauty
- South West Coast Path
- Parking at top of steep hill
- Dog Friendly Beach in Gorran Churchtown

Fistral
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Cornwall's premier surfing beach
- South West Coast Path
- Car park by the beach
- Dog Friendly Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Blackrock, Widemouth
Widemouth Bay
Cornwall
- Car park at the entrance to the beach
- This end of Widemouth is dog friendly
- but the north end has a dog ban!!
Nare Point
Manaccan
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- NCI lookout post
- South West Coast Path
- Great views of Falmouth Bay
- Dog Friendly Beach in Manaccan

Mylor Churchtown
Mylor Bridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Yachting marina
- Interesting creek walks
- Ex-naval dockyard

Harlyn Bay
Padstow
Cornwall
- Great family friendly sandy beach
- Sheltered large bay
- Beach shop and pub
- Food available

Talland Bay
Polperro
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Steep access road
- South West Coast Path
- Unspoilt cove and bay

Northcott Mouth, Cornwall
Bude
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed anytime, ALL YEAR
- Beautiful cliff top walks along SW coast
- Hardly anyone goes there
- Free parking

Restronguet Passage
Mylor Bridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Weir Beach for Carrick Roads
- Wonderful views
- Creekside location
- Dog Friendly Beach in Mylor Bridge

Booby's Bay, Constantine
Boobys Bay
Cornwall
- Please keep your dog under control
- and clean up mess immediately.
- Limited parking
- beach completely covered at high tide

Padstow
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Food tourism
- Wonderful coastal walks
- Ferry across to Rock
- Dog friendly beach in Wadebridge

Crackington Haven
Crackington Haven
Cornwall
- Dog ban in place from
- 15 May - 30 September, 10am - 6pm

Little Fistral
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Parking and toilets by the beach
- Great views
- Sculpted rocks behind the beach
- Dog Friendly Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Perranporth
Perranporth
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Acres of space
- Good access
- Facilities nearby
- Dog Friendly Beach in Perranporth

Porthcurnick
Portscatho
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- On South West Coast Path
- Next to fashionable Portsctho
- Natural beauty
- Dog Friendly Beach in Portscatho

Church Cove, Gunwalloe
Gunwalloe
Cornwall
- No dogs Easter day to 1st Oct, 7am-7pm
- Seasonal cafe and car park

Constantine
St Merryn
Cornwall
- Dog friendly beach
- Please keep your dog under control
- and clean up mess immediately.

Polstreath
Mevagissey
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Steep steps to the beach
- Great views to the east
- South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in Mevagissey

Cadgwiith
Cadgwith
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Inshore fishing heritage
- Great coastal walks
- Good facilities in the village
- Dog Friendly Beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall

Loe Bar
Porthleven
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Lake and reserve behind the beach
- Popular filming location
- Don't swim in the sea - lethal shingle
- Dog Friendly Beach in Porthleven

Church Cove Lizard
Lizard
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Lizard Lifeboat
- Ancient church
- Great coastal walks
- Dog Friendly Beach in Lizard, Cornwall

Chapel Porth
St Agnes
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed restrictions may apply
- Parking and cafe by the beach
- South West Coast Path
- Interesting geology
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Agnes, Cornwall

Porthchapel
St Buryan
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed between October and Easter
- Wonderful coast path walks
- Handy for the outdoor Minack Theatre
- Unspoilt Penwith
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Buryan

Towan Head
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Handy for Newquay's facilities
- Great views of the Newquay beaches
- South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Hannafore Point
West Looe
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Handy for Looe's facilities
- Interesting beach-side benches
- Views to Looe Island
- Dog Friendly Beach in West Looe

Godrevy, Hayle
Hayle
Cornwall
- Dog ban in place from
- 1st May - 30th September, 8am-7pm

Port Quin
Port Isaac
Cornwall
- Scenic headlands to either side
- Popular filming location
- Dogs allowed all year round
- National Trust facilities
- Dog Friendly Beach in Cornwall

Vault
Gorran Churchtown
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Lamledra House behind the beach
- Safe swimming beach
- Dog Friendly Beach in Gorran Churchtown

Little Perhaver
Gorran Haven
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Facilities nearby but steep steps
- Sunken ancient forest next to the beach
- Great views out to sea
- Dog Friendly Beach in Gorran Haven

Porthcothan Bay Beach
Porthcothan
Cornwall
PL28 8LR
- Dog Friendly beach in Porthcothan
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Porthoustock
St Keverne
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Proud ongoing quarrying tradition
- Great views of Falmouth Bay
- Excellent coastal walks
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Keverne

Great Molunan
St Mawes
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Views to Falmouth and its bay
- On the beautiful Roseland peninsula
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Mawes, Cornwall

Greenaway Beach
Rock
Cornwall
PL27 6SF
- Dog Friendly beach in Rock, Cornwall
- No lifeguard cover

Kynance Cove
Lizard
Cornwall
- Dogs NOT allowed Easter to 1st Oct
- South West Coast Path
- Great cafe by the beach
- Dog Friendly Beach in Lizard, Cornwall

Polperro
Polperro
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Quaint fishing village
- South West Coast Path
- Unexploited corner of Cornwall

St Anthony-in-Meneage
Helford
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Fine sailing waters
- Ancient church by the beach
- Great coastal walks
- Dog Friendly Beach in Helford, Cornwall

Polridmouth
Par
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Links to Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca
- South West Coast Path
- Natural beauty
- Dog Friendly Beach in Par, Cornwall

Halwyn
Truro
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Views of the River Fal
- Wooded creekside setting
- Fine dog walking
- Dog Friendly Beach in Truro, Cornwall

Constantine Bay
Padstow
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Acres of space
- On a beautiful headland
- South West Coast Path
- Dog friendly beach in Padstow, Cornwall

Great Western Beach
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 2NE
- Dog Friendly beach in Newquay, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Great Lantic
Polruan
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Stunning natural beauty
- Steep access to beach
- Dog Friendly Beach in Polruan, Cornwall

Polly joke beach
Crantock
Cornwall
TR8 5SE
- Dog Friendly beach in Crantock, Cornwall
- No lifeguard cover

Daymer Bay
Polzeath
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Great coastal walks
- John Betjeman country
- Views of the Doom Bar
- Dog Friendly Beach in Polzeath, Cornwall

Polly Joke
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Completely unspoilt
- Superb coastal walking
- Poppies on the headland in summer
- Dog friendly beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Lostwithiel
Lostwithiel
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Small river beach by the bridge
- Antique shops in the town
- Ancient stanary town
- Dog Friendly Beach in Lostwithiel

Chapel Porth
Porth
Cornwall
- No dogs from Easter day to October 1st
- Cafe and toilets. Limited car parking
- Rural unspoilt west facing beach

Crooklets, Bude
Bude
Cornwall
- Dog ban in place from
- Easter Sunday to 30th September

Lizard Point
Lizard
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Most southerly point in Britain
- Great coastal walks
- Rare wildlife - choughs and adders
- Dog Friendly Beach in Lizard, Cornwall

Harlyn Bay
Trevone
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Plenty of space at low tide
- Great surfing beach

Crantock Beach
Crantock
Cornwall
TR8 5RN
- Dog Friendly beach in Crantock, Cornwal
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Porthcurno
Porthcurno
Cornwall
TR19 6JX
- Dogs are welcome all year round
- Please keep dogs on a lead

Prussia Cove
Rosudgeon
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Three coves to choose from
- Smuggling heritage
- South West Coast Path

Pendower
Veryan
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Unspoilt beauty
- Great views of the Nare Head
- Dog Friendly Beach in Veryan, Cornwall

Great Western
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Top surfing beach
- Town facilities nearby
- Great views
- Dog Friendly Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Fistral Beach
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 1HY
- Dog Friendly beach in Newquay, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Tintagel
Davidstow
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed but tricky access
- Arthurian legends abound
- Welcoming village and shops

Wilcove
St Anthony
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- A creek on the River Tamar
- Varied birdlife
- Beautiful rural area
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Anthony

Portholland
Portholland
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Two villages in one
- Safe for swimming
- Dog Friendly Beach in Portholland

Rinsey Cove
Porthleven
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Tricky access
- Great views out to sea
- South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in Porthleven

Fistral
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dog friendly beach
- Restaurants/cafes, pubs, shops
- amusement arcades, B&Bs
- Campsite and a large new Surfing centre

Harlyn Bay Beach
Harlyn
Cornwall
PL28 8SB
- Dog friendly beach in Harlyn, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Charlestown
St Austell
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Attractive harbour
- Popular filming location
- South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Austell
- No dogs from 1st April to 1st October

Helford Passage
Mawnan Smith
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Fine views across the river
- South West Coast Path
- Great sailing waters
- Dog Friendly Beach in Mawnan Smith

Watergate Bay
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Acres of space at low tide
- Plenty of facilities
- Access to South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in Newquay, Cornwall

Watergate Bay
Newquay
Cornwall
- 2 Mile long stretch of golden sand
- Allows dogs all year round
- Stunning Coastine
- Dog Friendly Beach cafe

Trelissick Gardens
Truro
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- National Trust site
- Excellent creek walks
- Good facilities
- Dog Friendly Beach in Truro, Cornwall

St Just-in-Roseland
Gerrans
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Idyllic creek
- On the Roseland peninsula
- South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in Gerrans, Cornwall

Portmellon
Mevagissey
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Great sunrises
- Character inn by the beach
- On South West Coast Path
- Dog friendly beach in Mevagissey

Mevagissey
Mevagissey
Cornwall
- Restrictions may apply for dogs
- Attractive fishing village
- South West Coast Path
- Handy for Gardens of Heligan
- Dog Friendly Beach in Mevagissey

Towan
St Mawes
Cornwall
- On the beautiful Roseland Peninsula
- National Trust beach cleans
- Excellent coastal walks
- Dog access all year round
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Mawes, Cornwall

Port Gaverne Beach
Port Isaac
Cornwall
PL29 3SG
- Dog friendly beach in Port Isaac
- No Lifeguards

Porthcothan
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Unspoilt beauty
- South West Coast Path
- Best beachcombing beach in Cornwall

Constantine Bay Beach
Harlyn
Cornwall
PL28 8SH
- Dog Friendly beach in Harlyn, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Towan
Newquay
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Top surfing beach
- Blue Reef Aquarium by the beach
- Good access and facilities

Loe Beach
Feock
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- 200 miles due south to France
- Good swimming beach
- Fine views of Carrick Roads
- Dog Friendly Beach in Feock, Cornwall

Porthluney
St Michael Caerhays
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Caerhays Castle as a backdrop
- Flat beach for dog walking
- Superb coastal walks and scenery
- Dog Friendly Beach - St Michael Caerhays

Perranporth Beach
Perranporth
Cornwall
TR6 0BH
- Dogs are allowed all year (leashed)
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Porthilly
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Beautiful church by the beach
- Super coastal walks
- Handy for Rock and its facilities

Holywell Bay Beach
Holywell
Cornwall
TR8 5PG
- Dog Friendly beach in Holywell, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Mawgan Porth
Newquay
Cornwall
- Allows Dogs all year round
- Breathtaking scenery on coastal footpath
- Caves and wide expanse of sand
- Dog friendly Pub overlooking Beach

Northcott Mouth Beach
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 9ED
- Dog Friendly beach in Bude, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)
