Explore dog friendly beaches in Looe, Cornwall. Talland Bay is flanked by Rotterdam Beach to its west and Talland Beach to its east. Coastal paths around Talland Bay offer clear views of Looe Island off the south-east Cornwall coast. The village of Lansallos lies just to the west of Talland Bay on Cornwall’s south-east coast.
Use the directory listings below to explore your options. Check current dog restrictions, seasonal dates, access arrangements, parking and tide information for your chosen beach before travelling.
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Dog friendly beaches in Looe
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTalland Bay Beach
Looe
Cornwall
- Dogs Allowed
- Beach Cafe
- Small car park
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedPortnadler
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
A high tide covered the beach at Portnadler, on this grey morning. For a change from my previous film, I dropped down from the coast path to the other inlet at Pornadler. This is an unspoilt National Trust beach, between Polperro and Looe on the South West Coast Path. Dog… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSeaton
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
Bright sunshine and a rising, gentle tide was the setting for this winter re-visit to Seaton beach. There couldn't have been a more stark contrast to the previous spring scene, when the beach cafe had been heavily damaged by the winter storms. It was now fully repaired and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHannafore 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
A grey day greeted me for this summer re-visit to Hannafore Point, in South East Cornwall. Nevertheless, a glass bottomed pleasure cruiser was making its way over to Looe Island and there were small, inshore fishing boats, bobbing about on the high tide. People were taking brisk… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTalland Bay
Polperro
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Steep access road
- South West Coast Path
- Unspoilt cove and bay
This small, charming beach is always a pleasure to visit. The tide receded to highlight the arc of the bay. You approach the beach down a steep road, rather like Hemmick on the Roseland Peninsula, so there's a sense of theatre about the experience, as you turn a bend in the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSeaton, 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
Bright sunshine and a rising, gentle tide was the setting for this winter re-visit to Seaton beach. There couldn't have been a more stark contrast to the previous spring scene, when the beach cafe had been heavily damaged by the winter storms. It was now fully repaired and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPolperro
Polperro
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Quaint fishing village
- South West Coast Path
- Unexploited corner of Cornwall
Although there is a small beach at Polperro, next to the outer breakwater, this was really a visit to a fishing village, rather than a beach. Polperro is prepared for visitors in terms of facilities, shops and attractions. I particularly recommend a visit to the Polperro Arts… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBovisands Beach
Manor Bourne
Devon
- No dogs between 1st May - 30th Sept
- Be responsible & pick up after your dog
- Dog friendly beach in Manor Bourne
By-laws prohibiting dogs between 1st May - 30th September are in operation Visit South Devon Useful information for holidays in Devon including accommodation and tourist attractions. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHemmick
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
Bright sunshine greeted me on this spring re-visit to Hemmick. As Giles explains below, the outstanding natural beauty of this part of Cornwall's South Coast owes much to the work of the National Trust. Hemmick beach is a pleasure to visit at any time. I recommend the path up… 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♥ SavedMevagissey
Mevagissey
Cornwall
- Restrictions may apply for dogs
- Attractive fishing village
- South West Coast Path
- Handy for Gardens of Heligan
- Dog Friendly Beach in Mevagissey
It was a bright, cold morning for my winter return to Mevagissey, a charming fishing village on the east side of the Roseland Peninsula, south of St Austell. The port has been thriving for a while, largely due to the return of the pilchards, or Cornish sardines and the talk here… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPortholland
Portholland
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Two villages in one
- Safe for swimming
- Dog Friendly Beach in Portholland
Portholland, East and West, was bathed in sunshine on a high tide for this spring re-visit. Locals and visitors were sitting out at this south west facing cove, enjoying a welcome respite from the recent winter storms. This couldn't have been a more different sight, tranquil and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPortmellon
Mevagissey
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Great sunrises
- Character inn by the beach
- On South West Coast Path
- Dog friendly beach in Mevagissey
This quiet village south of St Austell sits between Gorran Haven and Mevagissey. Most people here live on a hill behind the beach and road, which is just as well, because an easterly storm regularly crosses the road and bombards the beach-side houses, strewing seaweed over the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGreat 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
This unspoilt beach is always a pleasure to visit, despite the steep path down to the sea. The weekend had brought several beachgoers out and I was able to chat with a group of friends, enjoying the pristine nature. The beach is set below outstanding walking on the South West… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLansallos
St Austell
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South West Coast Path
- Natural setting
- Fine coastal views
- Dog Friendly Beach in St Austell
There is a wooded path from Lansallos village down to the secluded beach here, via a steep valley. Alternatively, you can approach via the South West Coast Path, either from Polperro in the East or Lantivet Cove in the West. On arrival, you'll notice a stone track cut into the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPolridmouth
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
Polridmouth beach, pronounced "Pridmouth", is best known for its association with Daphne du Maurier's novel, Rebecca, being the scene of the "accident". There are two secluded beaches in the cove, one backed by the small cottage and lake, with its swans. Overlooking both beaches… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedDownderry
Downderry
Cornwall
- Dogs welcome all year, no bans
- Small shingle‑sand cove under cliffs
- Rock pools for dogs to explore
- Parking, toilets, shop & pub nearby
- No lifeguards; rescue gear at access
- Quiet village beach, scenic views
Downderry Beach lies just over a mile east of Seaton, beneath rugged cliffs overlooking Whitsand Bay. This small and peaceful beach combines sand, shingle, and rock pools, making it an appealing spot for dog owners seeking a quiet, scenic coastal walk. Views stretch out toward… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedGorran 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
Gorran Haven basked in warm sunshine for this spring re-visit. The recent storms had torn all of the sand from the top of the beach, but the sea was now as calm as a mill pond. The low spring tide allowed easy access to Little Perhaver beach. The headland between the two beaches… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWembury Beach
Wembury
Devon
- No dogs between May and September.
No dogs between May and September. Owned by the National Trust with its own Marine Conservation Centre and guided rock pool rambles, Wembury, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), is not short of ways to keep you entertained. Safe, clean bathing from gently shelving sand… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPolstreath
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
A hazy, still morning greeted me at Polstreath beach for this summer re-visit, just over the hill to the north of Mevagissey. The low tide afforded a view from the waterline of the old lighthouse on the end of Mevagissey harbour, with the idyllic Chapel Point and its little… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedNewton 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
This is one of the most popular day sailing locations in the South West, attracting yachts from Cornwall and further afield, as well as Salcombe and other Devon marinas. Tucked away on a creek next to the River Yealm, there is a surprising range of facilities and leisure… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPorthluney
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
As part of the Caerhays Estate, Porthluney beach has an idyllic setting, between the castle and the sea. Located between the Dodman Point and the Nare Head, this coastline is some of the least spoilt on the Cornish coast. The tide was out for this re-visit and I chatted to Dora… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWilcove
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
Wilcove sits opposite Devonport Dockyard, at the foot of the River Tamar in South East Cornwall. I was greeted by a biting South Easterly wind. The village is pretty, if a little isolated, in terms of facilities. It's close to west-facing Whitsand Bay and the National Trust… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWhitsand Bay
Torpoint
Cornwall
- Hugh expanse of soft sand at lowtide
Huge expanse of soft sand at lowtide, the sea goes out far but do check tide times as you can get cut off when the tide comes in if you go too far from the entrance, Park on the road by Tregantle fort and go through the signed gate. Concrete slope down to the beach, quite steep… 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♥ SavedLittle 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
This is a charming, small beach, linked to Gorran Haven’s main beach at low tide. Little Perhaver sits under steep, eroded cliffs, with precariously positioned houses above. There are steep steps that lead down to it if you can’t get round from Gorran Haven beach and there are… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedVault
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
The scene setting film for this re-visit was taken from the westerly aspect of the Dodman Point, emphasising the size and arc of Vault beach. The Dodman's headland protects Vault from the prevailing south westerly winds, making this a clean and prime swimming spot. It was a… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWhitsand 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
Whitsand Bay runs North from Rame Head, in Cornwall's South East corner. It's a long beach that faces West and actually comprises several smaller beaches, each with its own character and patrons. For this re-visit, on a falling tide, I visited the most popular section of beach,… Read more
