Dog friendly beaches in Dorset
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Lulworth Cove
West Lulworth
Dorset
- Stunning geology
- Sheltered beach
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Wonderful coastal walking
- Dog Friendly Beach in West Lulworth

Southbourne
Southbourne
Dorset
- Dogs allowed in certain areas all year
- Handy for Bournemouth
- Great views of the Isle of Wight
- Sandy beach
- Dog friendly beach in Southbourne

Durley Chine
Bournemouth
Dorset
- Dogs allowed all year round
- NB May-Sep Durley Inn to groyne 5
- Fine promenade Poole to Bournemouth
- Sandy beach and views to Old Harry Rocks
- Dog friendly beach in Bournemouth

Ringstead Bay
Dog Friendly Beach In
Ringstead
Dorset
- Dog friendly beach in Ringstead, Dorset
- Sitting just west of Durdle Door
- A place to reflect & unwind
- Car parking close by
- Dog Friendly Beach in Ringstead, Dorset

West Bay
Bridport
Dorset
- Dogs allowed all year round East Cliff
- Location for TV's
- Great facilities & parking in the town
- A long expanse for walks
- Dog Friendly Beach in Bridport, Dorset

Sandbanks
Poole
Dorset
- Sandy beach
- Car park (charging)
- Shallow shelf tidal
- Dog free all year round

Chesil Beach
Abbotsbury
Dorset
- Iconic Dorset beach
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Good parking at both ends
- Ideal for long dog walks
- Dog friendly beach in Abbotsbury, Dorset

Eype Beach
Eype
Dorset
- Dog friendly beach in Eype, Dorset
- Unspoiled with excellent water quality

Alum Chine
Poole
Dorset
- Dogs allowed all year in certain places
- Fine promenade from Poole to Bournemouth
- Excellent parking and facilities
- Great views to Old Harry Rocks
- Dog friendly beach in Poole, Dorset
- Some restrictions may apply

Branksome Chine
Bournemouth
Dorset
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Fine promenade to Poole
- Sandy beach
- Excellent access and facilities

Weymouth
Dorchester
Dorset
- Dogs OK by Pavilion & Preston Beach
- Good parking & facilities
- Great views over the bay
- Character clock tower by beach
- Dog friendly beach in Dorchester

West Bexington
Swyre
Dorset
- Restricted area dog access all year
- Long shingle beach
- Handy for Bridport
- Jurassic Coast
- Dog friendly beach in Swyre, Dorset

Mudeford Sandbank
Christchurch
Dorset
- Idyllic setting
- Handy for Hengistbury Head
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Lagoon with birdlife
- Dog Friendly Beach in Christchurch

Durdle Door
West Lulworth
Dorset
- Stunning sea arch
- Beautiful coast walks
- On the Jurassic Coast
- Rural setting
- Dog Friendly Beach in Dorset

Avon
Southbourne
Dorset
- Dogs allowed November to April
- Great beach cafe
- Good parking
- Good access to town
- Dog friendly beach in Southbourne
- Some restrictions may apply
