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

A beach used by locals, not tourists. Sandy at low tide. Good from May-October, when dogs are not allowed on the sandy beaches at Bude during the day. Photo is of my little dog, Bilbo at Northcott Mouth last summer. Dog friendly beach kindly added by Pet Portraits by Karen Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMilook Haven Beach
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0DQ
- Dog Friendly beach in Bude, Cornwall
- Pebble Beach

Milook Haven Beach, situated in North Cornwall and positioned just south of Widemouth Bay Beach and Bude, offers a captivating coastal experience. With its orientation facing the mighty Atlantic Ocean, this beach becomes a playground for impressive crashing waves that collide… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedNorthcott Mouth Beach
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 9ED
- Dog Friendly beach in Bude, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Northcott Mouth Beach forms a sandy connection with Crooklets Beach to the south and extends nearly up to Duckpool Beach in the north during low tide. However, it is important to exercise caution and avoid attempting to walk across without knowledge of the tide times. Getting… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCrooklets, Bude
Bude
Cornwall
- Dogs banned Easter–30 Sept (10–6)
- Off-lead OK outside restriction
- Sandy cove with rocky edges
- RNLI lifeguards in summer
- Car park, toilets, beach huts
- Short walk from central Bude

Crooklets is a sheltered, sandy cove located at the northern edge of Bude—just a short stroll north past Summerleaze towards Wrangle Point. At low tide, the beach merges with Summerleaze, and is edged by rocky outcrops, creating a scenic coastal setting great for long walks and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBreakwater Beach
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LQ
- Rocky beach in Bude, Cornwall
- Perfect for rock pooling

Beakwater Beach, situated on the seaward side of Bude's breakwater and across from the Bude Canal, is distinct from Summerleaze Beach. While Summerleaze boasts a golden sandy shoreline, Breakwater Beach is predominantly rocky and filled with shingle, often offering a serene and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSummerleaze
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

I saw the wild beauty of North Cornwall at its finest during this trip to Bude. As I arrived in stormy conditions at Summerleaze beach, half a dozen horses and riders were enjoying the surf and spray on the shoreline. The beach is extensive at low tide and easily accessible,… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBlackrock, 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!!
Description:Beach in north Cornwall situated close to Bude. Blackrock is situated at the south end of Widemouth Beach. With large rock outcrops and other interesting geological features near by. Amenities:Privately owned car park at the entrance to the beach, with cafe, shops… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBoscastle
Otterham
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Good parking and facilities
- Great coastal walks
- Characterful independent shops
- Dog friendly beach in Otterham, Cornwall

It was a blustery morning at Boscastle for this re-visit. Tourism businesses were putting the final touches towards welcoming seasonal visitors. I went to the harbour entrance, a wonderful natural setting, offering some shelter from the Atlantic, yet still needing extensive… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCrackington Haven
Crackington Haven
Cornwall
- Dog ban in place from
- 15 May - 30 September, 10am - 6pm

Description: Beach in north Cornwall situated not far from Bude. A long descent into Crackington Haven leads to a small yet popular beach encased on either side by steep dark cliffs. The beach is privately owned by St. Genny's Parish Council and a local landowner. Due to its… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPort 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

On a tide starting to fall away, the inlet at Port Gaverne was largely under water, the difference between this visit and my last one bearing witness to the 20 feet+ range of tides in Cornwall. A warm evening sun lit the sea and beach. This village is just next to Port Isaac,… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTintagel
Davidstow
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed but tricky access
- Arthurian legends abound
- Welcoming village and shops

Tintagel, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur and a seat of Cornish kings of old, was wild and spectacular for my January visit. I went to the beach at Castle Cove, as it's known locally, under the island reputed to be Camelot. I was able to see inside a double-ended sea… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTrebarwith 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

It was high tide again, with the sea covering the beach and the white waves crashing onto the black rock. There's a magical atmosphere at Trebarwith Strand, harmonious and inclusive. This small cove and the expansive beach have no pretensions and visitors rarely arrive with… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPort Gaverne Beach
Port Isaac
Cornwall
PL29 3SG
- Dog friendly beach in Port Isaac
- No Lifeguards

Nestled on the North Cornwall Coast, merely a mile away from the renowned village of Port Isaac, lies the intimate and sheltered Port Gaverne Beach. At low tide, this beach reveals a delightful blend of sand and shingle, attracting families and becoming a popular destination… Read more

















