Portloe Beach

Portloe is one of the most photographed fishing villages on the Roseland Peninsula, and the small beach tucked into the harbour cove sits at the heart of this perfectly preserved coastal settlement. The beach is compact, made up of shingle and sand, and backed by the village's old crab store and a row of historic fishing cottages. The sense of working harbour character is strong, with lobster pots, crab lines and occasional fishing boats adding to the atmosphere. The South West Coast Path passes through the village on its way between Portscatho and Dodman Point.

Dogs are welcome at this dog friendly beach year-round with no PSPO restrictions, and the village has a famously welcoming attitude to dogs. The beach is small but makes a natural stopping point on longer coastal walks, and the Lugger Hotel pub and the Ship Inn both welcome dogs. The water in the sheltered cove is generally calm, suitable for paddling, and the shingle and rocky edges provide good scent territory. Given the scale of the beach, this works best as part of a wider coastal walk rather than a standalone destination. The village lanes are narrow and parking is limited, so arrive on foot or very early if driving.