Dogs on Beaches in South Devon

Embark on a paw-some adventure with your furry companion along the stunning beaches of South Devon. Discover the perfect spots where you and your dog can frolic in the sand and surf, with each beach boasting its own regulations for dog walking. 

Year-Round Dog-Friendly Beaches 

Explore the following beaches in South Devon that welcome dogs all year round: 

• Beesands Beach, nr Kingsbridge 

• Dawlish Town Beach (dogs permitted left of the main breakwater up to 100m from Red Rock Beach) 

• Dawlish Warren Beach (From groyne 9 onwards) 

• East Portlemouth, nr Salcombe 

• Exmouth Beach (On the last stretch of beach at the very end of Queens Drive) 

• Mill Bay, nr Salcombe 

• Ness Cove, Shaldon 

• Salcombe North Sands 

• Seaton Beach (the far west of the beach after the promenade and east of the Axe Yacht Club) 

• Sidmouth Beach (towards the east end of the beach) 

• Slapton & Torcross 

• Strete Gate 

• Teignmouth Town Beach (from Eastcliff slipway to Holcombe) 

• Teignmouth River Beach 

• Thurlestone & South Milton 

• Beesands Beach, nr Kingsbridge 

Find out more about each of these year-round dog friendly beaches here.    

Restricted Access for Dogs 

There are many other beaches in South Devon that do permit dogs during certain times of the year but please note that some councils enforce restrictions on dogs on beaches during the summer months. Keep an eye out for signage near the beach for details on access regulations. If unsure, consult information boards at car park entrances or beach access points. 

Find information on dog-friendly beaches in specific areas:  

• For more information on Dogs on Beaches in Teignbridge click here. 

• For more information on Dogs on Beaches in the South Hams click here. 

• For more information on Dogs on Beaches in East Devon click here.  

• For more information on Dogs on Beaches in the English Riviera area click here.  

It's worth bearing in mind that Blue Flag beaches are unlikely to allow dogs on beaches. If you're a dog-owner, check out thegooddogguide.com, which will tell you just where your pet is welcome. 

Please be aware that regulations may change, so always check local signage before bringing your dog onto the beach.  

Enjoy your coastal adventures with your furry friend!