Worthing Beach
West Sussex
Worthing Beach runs along the seafront of the seaside town of Worthing, a long, gently shelving shingle beach backed by a well-maintained promenade. The beach stretches for several miles in either direction from the town centre pier, and the seafront is a pleasant, walkable strip with independent cafes, seasonal ice cream kiosks and the distinctive Worthing Pavilion. The town has a good range of amenities within easy reach of the seafront, and the promenade is popular with cyclists and runners as well as beach visitors. The shingle is firm and easy to walk on, and at low tide a narrow band of wet sand and shingle is exposed along the lower shore. Views along the coast are open in both directions, with the downs behind providing an occasional backdrop.
Dogs have seasonal restrictions at Worthing Beach under the Worthing Borough Council PSPO. From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are banned from the beach between Splash Point (end of Warwick Road) and Heene Road, a central stretch of roughly one mile. In Goring, dogs are also restricted between the launch ramp at Seafield Avenue and the ramp at Worthing Sailing Club during the same period. Outside these zones, dogs are welcome year-round, and from 1 October to 30 April the entire beach is open to dogs at any time. The promenade itself can be walked with dogs on leads throughout the year. Several dog-friendly cafes and pubs are located close to the seafront.
At a Glance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Worthing Beach is dog friendly, though with some seasonal restrictions to be aware of, which is why it earns a 6/10 on our dog-friendly rating. Outside the restricted zones and seasons, dogs are welcome on the beach and the promenade can be walked with dogs on leads throughout the year. There are also several dog-friendly cafes and pubs close to the seafront, making it a decent day out with your dog.
Yes, dogs can visit Worthing Beach year-round, but the rules vary by season. From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are banned from a central stretch of roughly one mile between Splash Point (end of Warwick Road) and Heene Road, and there's a further restriction in Goring between the launch ramp at Seafield Avenue and the Worthing Sailing Club ramp during the same period. From 1 October to 30 April, the entire beach is open to dogs at any time, making the quieter months particularly well suited to a dog-friendly visit.
The most important thing to know is the seasonal PSPO restrictions — between 1 May and 30 September, the central section of the beach (Splash Point to Heene Road) is off-limits to dogs, so it's worth heading to the quieter ends of the seafront instead. The beach itself is shingle, which is firm and easy to walk on, and at low tide a narrow strip of wet sand and shingle is exposed along the lower shore. Parking is available in several pay and display car parks along Beach Parade and Marine Parade, and the promenade is walkable with dogs on leads all year round.
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