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♡ 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
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♥ SavedPort 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

At the height of summer, an evening visit to Port Isaac coincided with a high tide in the fishing village. Prior to the school holidays, there was a relaxed atmosphere to complement the bright sunshine. With the sea lapping against the slipway and the boats safely moored, this… 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
♡ 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♥ SavedHarlyn Bay Beach
Harlyn
Cornwall
PL28 8SB
- Dog friendly beach in Harlyn, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Harlyn Bay Beach, situated near Padstow on the Trevose Head, is a superb choice for families seeking a delightful beach outing. With its northerly aspect, the beach benefits from a more sheltered position compared to west-facing beaches. This idyllic spot attracts surfers of all… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPorthcothan
Padstow
Cornwall
- Allows Dogs all year round
- 5 other beaches within 4 miles
- Reached from SW Coastal Footpath
- Sheltered Sandy Cove

Porthcothan Bay Beach is a sandy, west-facing beach in a narrow, sheltered cove between Newquay and Padstow, Cornwall. At low tide the beach extends out of the cove into the Atlantic, and connects to smaller beaches in picturesque coves up and down the coast. The rear of the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLostwithiel
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

The river was in spate at Lostwithiel for this winter re-visit. Recent storms had coincided with spring tides and an onshore wind further down the River Fowey. Up here, debris had been washed down from the waterlogged fields. While the busy town enjoyed the extra weekend… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMawgan Porth
Newquay
Cornwall
- Allows Dogs all year round
- Breathtaking scenery on coastal footpath
- Caves and wide expanse of sand
- Dog friendly Pub overlooking Beach

Mawgan Porth beach is a golden sandy beach 4 miles North of Newquay. It is a large sheltered bay at the bottom of steep cliffs. At low tide there are small caves to explore and a wide expanse of sand to enjoy. At high tide a reasonable amount of sand remains. A river runs… Read more
♡ 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♥ SavedCharlestown
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

I visited Charlestown at high tide on a sunny morning. Handily placed near St Austell, it’ has an inner harbour, home to multi-masted sailing boats of old. You can park easily nearby and walk down to the harbour. This is a good place to visit if you want to slip back in time.… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLusty Glaze Beach
Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 3AE
- Dog Friendly beach in Newquay, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Lusty Glaze Beach, though smaller in size, offers a unique charm as it connects with neighboring beaches during low tide. Accessible via a steep walk down, this beach is embraced by towering cliffs that provide a shield against the wind, enhancing the overall experience. More… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHarlyn Bay
Trevone
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Plenty of space at low tide
- Great surfing beach

Harlyn Bay is one of the most picturesque beaches on the North Cornwall coast, popular with locals, visitors and surfers alike. The low tide and bright sunshine made for a benign winter scene, with messy, white-topped Atlantic surf and a sheen on the beach from the receding… 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♥ SavedHarlyn Bay
Padstow
Cornwall
- Great family friendly sandy beach
- Sheltered large bay
- Beach shop and pub
- Food available

Harlynis a great family friendly sandy bay paid car parking areas and a beach shop and pub selling food and beach goods. Dogs are allowed on this beach all year around. Surf board hire and lessons available. The best local dog friendly campsite is the five star rated Padstow… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPadstow
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Food tourism
- Wonderful coastal walks
- Ferry across to Rock
- Dog friendly beach in Wadebridge

Padstow harbour looked breathtaking for my visit, on a mild January morning.The tide was in. This well-known tourist town has a strong fishing tradition and I learned more about it from the harbour master, Rob Atkinson. The town is a fine visitor attraction, as everything is… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWatergate 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

People milled about at low tide on Watergate Bay beach during this winter re-visit. It was a mild, blowy weekend scene, with a bright white concentration of surf pounding onto the flat, glistening beach. As often happens here, there was a misty atmosphere as you looked towards… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGreenaway Beach
Rock
Cornwall
PL27 6SF
- Dog Friendly beach in Rock, Cornwall
- No lifeguard cover

Greenaway Beach, positioned between Polzeath and Rock, offers a serene retreat, particularly during the summer months. The beach remains relatively quiet, primarily due to the absence of nearby parking facilities and amenities. Accessing the beach requires descending a few… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMawgan 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

It was a glorious afternoon at Mawgan Porth beach, near Newquay Airport in North Cornwall. The tide was out, leaving a vast space of beach for people to enjoy. The sun is lower now and throws a different light on the sea, silver but slightly diffused. A gentle onshore breeze… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPorthilly
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Beautiful church by the beach
- Super coastal walks
- Handy for Rock and its facilities

Porthilly Cove and its beach are tucked around a corner from Rock, on the Camel Estuary in North Cornwall, looking across to Padstow. You can park on the road near the beach and walk down a short lane to the beach. It was just past high tide for my visit, but you could still see… 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♥ SavedBedruthan Steps
Padstow
Cornwall
- Allows Dogs
- National Trust Owned
- Dramatic views from Clifftop
- Fabulous Tea rooms on Clifftop

Bedruthan Steps beach is part of a stretch of north Cornwall coastline owned by the National Trust. The cliff-top scenery provides dramatic views of the North Cornwall coast. The rocky beaches at Bedruthan are accessed via steep steps from the cliffs. Swimming is not permitted… 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♥ 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♥ SavedPorthcothan Bay Beach
Porthcothan
Cornwall
PL28 8LR
- Dog Friendly beach in Porthcothan
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Located between Newquay and Padstow, Porthcothan Bay Beach is a picturesque expanse of golden sand that often goes under the radar compared to other renowned beaches in the vicinity. Nevertheless, it remains a favorite choice for families due to its spaciousness, providing ample… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBooby'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

Description:Beach in north Cornwallsituated close to St. Merryn. Situated at the north of Constantine Bay and separated from it by a small headland point, this beautiful beach boasts fantastic scenery with Trevose Head to the north. With fine golden sand and many small rock… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWatergate Bay
Newquay
Cornwall
- 2 Mile long stretch of golden sand
- Allows dogs all year round
- Stunning Coastine
- Dog Friendly Beach cafe

Watergate Bay is a 2-mile long stretch of golden sands, around 3 miles from the town centre of Newquay, Cornwall. The wide expanses of sand and proximity to Newquay make Watergate Bay a popular destination for families. The beach is backed by steep cliffs and is flanked north… 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♥ 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♥ SavedPorthcothan
Wadebridge
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Unspoilt beauty
- South West Coast Path
- Best beachcombing beach in Cornwall

The best beachcombing beach in Cornwall, home to the late well-known film maker, beachcomber and fisherman Nick Darke. Porthcothan is an unspoilt North Coast beach, which faces the Atlantic and attracts flotsam and jetsam, from as far away as the Amazon. A deep rather than wide… Read more
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

Although chilly, Rock and the beach were bathed in sunshine for my visit in mid December. The car park and toilets are right next to the beach and there are up-market cafés, lining the road alongside. The River Camel is one of the most beautiful estuaries in Cornwall and Rock… 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♥ SavedPort 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

Port Quin is an unspoilt cove, just west of Port Isaac, and makes up the second of the manonabeach® "Port..." trilogy of visits. This is a great location to start a South West Coast Path walk. I would describe the section from Port Quin to Port Isaac as one of the most beautiful… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedConstantine Bay Beach
Harlyn
Cornwall
PL28 8SH
- Dog Friendly beach in Harlyn, Cornwall
- Seasonal Lifeguard Cover (See website)

Constantine Bay Beach is a fantastic destination for families and surfers alike. However, for those new to entering the water, it's important to exercise caution due to the presence of strong rip currents during the summer season. While lifeguards are present, it's crucial to… 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♥ SavedConstantine Bay Beach
St Merryn
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Wide beach with soft sand
- Great for experienced surfers
- Small car park – gets busy
- Toilets and beach shop nearby
- Scenic coastal walking routes

Dog-Friendly All Year Dogs are welcome on Constantine Bay all year round with no seasonal restrictions. This makes it an ideal location if you're looking for a reliable beach to visit at any time of year. As always, owners are expected to keep their dogs under control and clean… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRock Beach
Rock
Cornwall
PL27 6LD
- Dog Friendly beach in Rock, Cornwall
- Sandy Beach
- No Lifeguard Cover

Rock Beach is situated on the eastern shore of the Camel Estuary, providing a picturesque view of Padstow across the water. This expansive beach boasts a long stretch of golden sand that seamlessly merges with the Camel Estuary. The beach is backed by sand dunes and further… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedDaymer 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

A grey, mild morning greeted me for my winter re-visit to Daymer Bay, on the Camel Estuary in North Cornwall. I went up onto Brea Hill and round to Rock, then back via the sand dunes, an iconic walk in this area. The spirit of John Betjeman, buried at St Enodoc Church (his… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedConstantine 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

Any arrival at Constantine Bay stops you in your tracks, such is the breathtaking natural beauty here. I particularly enjoy this beach at low tide. Not only is its arcing shape revealed, but the wonder of freshly exposed rock pools and their contents are a constant treat. This… Read more






































































