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Dog friendly beaches in St Buryan
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPorthchapel
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

This is a quiet beach, tucked away between the better known Porthcurno and Porthgwarra options. Parking is in a field at the nearby church, about five minutes or so away. There is the familiar large block granite setting, with a steep, tricky descent to the beach itself, next to… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedNewlyn Beach
Newlyn
Cornwall
TR18 5HN
- Dogs welcome all year round
- Small beach, check tide times

Newlyn is most known for its busy harbour, winding cobbled streets, delicious food, and fantastic arts scene. However, Newlyn also has a small beach just past the fish market, and dogs are allowed to visit at all times, throughout the year. Beach kindy added by Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPorthcurno
Porthcurno
Cornwall
TR19 6JX
- Dogs are welcome all year round
- Please keep dogs on a lead

Porthcurno Beach is renowned for its natural beauty, white sandy beach, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and is often considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the United Kingdom. One of the features that make Porthcurno Beach such a special place is the open-air… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedNanjizal Beach
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 6JJ
- Beautiful secluded location
- Dogs welcome all year round

One of our favourite beaches, Nanjizal is a Cornish hidden gems. A beautiful turquoise cove, off the beaten track, with its famous ‘Song of the Sea Cave’. A beautiful, quiet and wild location, Nanjizal welcomes dogs all year round. Beach kindy added by Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedPrussia Cove
Rosudgeon
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Three coves to choose from
- Smuggling heritage
- South West Coast Path

If you park at the top of the hill, next to the big house with the turrets on the tower, then walk down the lane to Kings Cove early in the morning, I dare you not to feel the pioneering spirit of old that still hangs in the air at Prussia Cove. This is an extremely creative… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMullion 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

It was a fine day at Mullion Cove for this re-visit. The tide was low, showing the beach and the first boats being lowered towards their summer moorings. A celebration taking place at the Cove was interrupted during my filming by the arrival of the Cornwall Air Ambulance onto… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedKynance 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

There is a seasonal dog ban for this beach - Dogs NOT allowed Easter to 1st Oct. Consistently among the most viewed beach pages at manonabeach, Kynance Cove is for many people, including interviewee Mark, the quintessential Cornish cove and beach. Its combination of characterful… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGodrevy, Hayle
Hayle
Cornwall
- Dogs banned 1 May–30 Sept (8 am–7 pm)
- Off‑lead allowed outside restriction
- Expansive sand at low tide
- Café, toilets and parking close by
- Lifeguards onsite in summer season
- Lighthouse views and seal sightings

Godrevy Beach sits on the eastern edge of St Ives Bay, near Hayle, and transforms at low tide into a sweeping golden crescent that merges with Gwithian Beach. Framed by low dunes and a rocky promontory, it’s dominated by the iconic Godrevy Lighthouse offshore—a stunning backdrop… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedChurch Cove, Gunwalloe
Gunwalloe
Cornwall
- No dogs Easter day to 1st Oct, 7am-7pm
- Seasonal cafe and car park

Description:Church Cove is a sheltered, picturesque family beach popular for water sports and recreation, the beach is remote compared to other facilities. One of the features is the church located on the edge of the beach. The coastline around Poldhu is designated as part of… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTreen 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

Treen Cove is exactly half way between St Ives and St Just, 6 miles each way on the scenic coast road. With no facilities and a long and at times tricky path to negotiate from behind the Gurnard's Head Hotel, Treen Cove seems a drag to get to, but, believe me, it’s worth it.… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLoe 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

A stiff, mild wind greeted me at Loe Bar for this August re-visit. Franzi and Alan were walking the South West Coast Path towards Porthleven, stopping to explain what the beach means to them. There's a rich diversity of habitats here, with a nature reserve and Loe Pool close… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMounts 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

This was an early visit in the manonabeach® series and I was blessed with bright sunshine. Mounts Bay is set up to receive visitors in all respects. As well as the outstanding scenery of the Bay, you can park easily and toilets and shops are at hand, along with galleries, pubs… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSt Ives beach
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 2GB
- 2 main beaches Porthmeor & Porthminster
- Welcomes dogs for most of the year
- Seasonal ban 15th May to 30th Sept

St Ives has some truly stunning beaches, with Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach being their largest and most popular. Porthmeor beach, overlooked by The Tate St Ives and a surfers paradise has a seasonal dog ban in place from the 15th of May to the 30th September, between… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCarbis Bay
Carbis Bay
Cornwall
- Dog ban in place from 1st May
- to 30th September, 8am-7pm
- Very safe bathing

Description:Beach in west Cornwall situated near St. Ives. A large, sandy beach, with very safe bathing and almost always very calm conditions. Lovely spot for children. Amenities:Good parking. Cafe facilities and toilets on site. Dogs:Dog ban in place from1st May - 30th… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRinsey Cove
Porthleven
Cornwall
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Tricky access
- Great views out to sea
- South West Coast Path
- Dog Friendly Beach in Porthleven

It was a fine bright day and a chance to enjoy a covering of sand at Rinsey Cove. On a low tide, the beach looked spectacular, white waves crashing in on the new beach, over the multi-coloured rocks. Matt's interview on a previous visit introduces the geology here and you can… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMexico Towans
Hayle
Cornwall
- Dog friendly year round
- Dog friendly beach cafe nearby
- Reasonably priced car park

Mexico Towans is part of a beautiful three mile stretch of beach in St Ives Bay, West Cornwall. The beach itself is just off the coast path and has breathtaking views from Godrevy Lighthouse to St Ives. The nearest car park is at Riviere Towans, where you will find is very… Read more





































