The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall

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The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall

The Cornwall Holiday Lettings team · 28 August 2026 · 6 min read

Year-round beaches where your four-legged companion is just as welcome as you are.

Understanding seasonal restrictions

Many Cornish beaches restrict dogs between Easter and the end of September during the day. The beaches below welcome dogs all year, but always check local signs.

Crantock, Watergate Bay and Holywell

Three huge north-coast beaches where dogs can run freely all year round.

Porthkidney Sands

A vast and often empty beach between Carbis Bay and Hayle, with dunes to explore.

Gwithian Towans

Miles of sand towards Godrevy — keep dogs on leads near the seal colony at Mutton Cove.

Dog-friendly pubs and cafés

From Fowey to Port Isaac, you'll find water bowls by the door and biscuits behind the bar.

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