Polkerris Beach

Polkerris Beach is dog friendly, though with some seasonal limitations that are worth knowing before you plan your visit , it earns a 6/10 on our dog friendly rating. When dogs are permitted, the sheltered harbour setting makes it a genuinely lovely spot, with calm water for a paddle and a quiet cove atmosphere that's hard to beat on the south Cornish coast.

Unfortunately not , dogs are banned from the beach from Easter Day through to 30 September each year, which is quite a lengthy restriction. That makes Polkerris firmly an off-season destination for dog walkers, but from October through to Easter it becomes a peaceful and scenic spot where dogs can roam the tideline freely.

The most important thing to plan around is the seasonal restriction , dogs aren't allowed on the beach between Easter and 30 September, so visit in the autumn or winter months. Once you're there, the harbour is calm and sheltered, but be aware that currents beyond the pier can be stronger than the bay suggests, so keep swimming dogs close. On the practical side, there's a pay-and-display car park about 3 minutes' walk from the beach, plus a pub, café, and bistro right at the waterfront if you fancy stopping for a bite.