The Beach Hut
A relaxed, dog-friendly beachside restaurant at Watergate Bay, perfect for refuelling after a walk on the sand. Expect seasonal local produce, fresh seafood, burgers and classic favourites, all with beautiful...
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Tiger Lilly Boat Trips
St Ives, Cornwall
Take your dog out to sea with Tiger Lilly, a family-run boat trip operator sailing from St Ives Harbour. Head towards Seal Island to look for Atlantic grey seals, cruise across the bay towards Godrevy Lighthouse or venture further along the coast. Dogs are welcome on every trip at no extra charge, so your four-legged companion can join the adventure too.
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Coastal Cruises
Poole, Dorset
See Dorset from a different perspective with dog-friendly boat trips from Poole Quay. Coastal Cruises Poole offers scenic harbour cruises, Jurassic Coast sightseeing trips and journeys to Swanage, with dogs welcome on selected sailings. Enjoy views of Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and the dramatic coastline while exploring with your four-legged travel companion.
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Dawlish Warren Beach
Dawlish, Devon
Planning a trip to Dawlish Warren Beach with your dog? This long stretch of sandy coastline on the Devon coast is a popular choice for a day by the sea, with designated sections where dogs can enjoy the beach all year round. With coastal walks, the Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve and plenty of places to eat nearby, there’s more to explore once you’ve finished on the sand.
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Lusty Glaze Beach
Newquay, Cornwall
Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind you and feel the sand between your toes as you relax at the dog friendly Lusty Glaze Beach. Starting life as a working mine, Lusty Glaze has transformed many times over the years, today operating as beautiful beach resort with a dog friendly restaurant and bar at the heart of it.
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Durdle Door
West Lulworth, Dorset
Durdle Door is one of the most recognisable sights on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, with its famous limestone arch rising above the shingle beach. If you’re planning to visit with your dog, there are a few things worth knowing before you set off, from year-round dog access and the steep route down to the beach to nearby walks and other dog-friendly places to explore.
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Polgwidden Cove
Helford River, Mawnan Smith
Polgwidden Cove is a private, secluded beach that lies on the Helford River. South-facing and tidal, the dog friendly shingle beach has serene vies that stretch out to the open sea.
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Crantock Beach
Crantock, Cornwall
Previously voted Best British Beach by BBC Coast, Crantock Beach offers a large expanse of fine golden sand between West Pentire and Pentire headlands. Run by the National Trust, Crantock Beach is dog friendly all year round.
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Some of Cornwall's best dog friendly restaurants, pubs and more
Farmers Arms
Farmers Arms is a traditional village pub in St Columb Minor, just outside Newquay. The official site confirms home-cooked food, real ales, live entertainment and Sky Sports, while recent dog-friendly...
The Living Space
Dog-friendly dining at Watergate Bay with sea views, relaxed seating, cocktails and a menu of small plates, sharing boards, burgers, salads, pasta and grill dishes.