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♡ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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
♡ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ SavedMothecombe Beach
Mothecombe
Devon
- No dogs between 1st May - 30th Sept
- Be responsible and pick up after your do
- Part of the beautiful Flete Estate
- Great coastal walks

If you want a beach holiday without the crowds, Mothecombe beach is privately owned and one of the quieter beaches in South Devon. Open all the year round it is large and unspoilt and at low tide Mothecombe comes into its own with fine sand and plenty of opportunity for shallow,… 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
♡ 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♥ 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♥ SavedWonwell Beach
Kingston
Devon
- Dogs allowed year round!
- Off-the-beaten-track
- Parking is limited
- Tidal sand beach
Located in Kingston, Devon, South West England Wonwell Beach is a tidal sand beach on the east bank of theRiver Erme and Estuary. We've positioned it on Google maps so zoom in on the 'satellite' setting to see its exact location. We'd also recommend referring to the Ordnance… 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♥ SavedTalland Bay Beach
Looe
Cornwall
- Dogs Allowed
- Beach Cafe
- Small car park

If you have anymore information on this beach please let us know! 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ 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♥ SavedCoastguards Beach
Holbeton
Devon
- Dogs allowed on Coastguard beach
- all year round
- Part of the beautiful Flete estate
- unspoilt natural environment

Situated to the south of up-market Modbury, Mothecombe is part of the Flete Estate and the Erme Estuary Nature Reserve. There are two parts to the beach, Meadowsfoot being a privately beach with restrictions May to September no dogs allowed and nearby Coastguard's Beach, which… 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






























































