Dog Friendly Beaches in Devon

Over three miles of open sand with no seasonal ban, backed by a UNESCO-listed dune system that makes it one of Devon's most reliable dog friendly beaches.

A massive Atlantic beach with a zone system that still leaves miles of unrestricted sand for dogs to run year round.

A quiet, year-round shingle beach with a working fishing village, two excellent dog friendly eateries and coast path access in both directions.

A wild, foot-access-only cove near Salcombe with year-round dog access, soft sand, and a remote feel that rewards those prepared for the coastal walk to reach it.

Year round access on a National Trust beach with rock pools, clear water and a direct link to the South West Coast Path in both directions.

A remote, year-round dog-friendly cove with no facilities and no easy access, making it one of the quieter spots on the South Devon coast for dogs and owners who prefer solitude.

A sheltered shingle cove below steep wooded cliffs near Torquay, year-round dog friendly and quieter than nearby Oddicombe, with the Cary Arms pub directly overlooking the beach.

A tiny, shell-strewn cove half a mile from Woolacombe, famous for cowrie shells washed in from the Caribbean and a beloved beach curry cafe, though dogs must be on leads when the cafe is operating in the warmer months.

A stunning sandy beach with views of Burgh Island and seasonal dog restrictions on the main beach, though the year-round section to the west of the causeway is a solid consolation for dogs all summer.

A privately managed Blue Flag beach near Dartmouth with exceptional facilities and clear water, though dogs are banned from the beach and car parks entirely from May to October -- one of the longer seasonal bans in Devon.

A secluded, year-round dog-friendly sandy cove near Dartmouth with Grecian-style water, accessible only via the South West Coast Path and with interesting history as a Victorian telegraph cable site.

A year-round dog-friendly sand and shingle cove just outside Ilfracombe, hugely popular with dog walkers escaping the town beach restrictions, with a pub and car park right behind the beach.

Two sheltered sandy coves in an old smuggling village, with year-round lead-on access at Harbour Beach and seasonal restrictions only on Mouthwell Sands.

A shingle beach at the foot of Exmoor in the dramatic village of Lynmouth, year-round dog friendly and directly below the famous Victorian Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway with pubs and shops just steps away.

A privately-owned, beautifully unspoilt sandy beach on the Erme estuary with no summer dog access, but an exceptional off-season destination for dogs and their owners.

The quieter southern end of the Woolacombe beach system, Putsborough has partial year-round dog access with restrictions on the left section from Easter to November -- a solid year-round choice if you head to the right.

A shallow, year-round dog-friendly sandy beach a mile from Salcombe, popular with locals and visitors, with a well-regarded dog-friendly restaurant directly overlooking the beach.

A year-round dog-friendly continuation of the Slapton Sands shingle bar, with a car park, toilets, and a seasonal food van right at the entrance, making it one of the most practical dog walking beaches in South Devon.

Part of the Slapton Sands shingle bar, this is a year-round dog-friendly beach backed by a freshwater nature reserve, with pubs and a cafe in the village and easy road access.

A beautiful crescent of sand enclosed by red cliffs and woodland north of Torquay, year-round dog friendly and popular with walkers and dog owners who do not mind the steep access path.

The north end stays open to dogs year round and backs onto Northam Burrows, giving reliable access even when the main beach is restricted in summer.

The main beach is closed to dogs all summer, but the year-round estuary beach at low tide is a sandy, sheltered alternative with views across to Burgh Island.

A long, gently sloping sandy beach on the English Riviera between Paignton and Brixham, popular with families but with a summer dog ban, though a dog exercise area on the green behind the beach is available year-round.

One of the UK's most celebrated surf beaches, Croyde is stunning but off-limits to dogs entirely from May to September -- an autumn and winter destination only for dog owners.

A long sandy beach in a traditional Devon seaside town with seasonal restrictions on the main stretch, though dogs are allowed year-round from the slipway by the station heading north towards Langstone Rock.

A groyne-based zone system keeps a decent stretch of beach open to dogs year round, but the nearby nature reserve means leads and awareness of wildlife are essential.

A quiet shingle and rock cove tucked between Broadsands and Brixham, year-round dog friendly with no facilities but accessible via a pleasant coastal walk from either direction.

A popular family beach in Paignton with two sections: North Sands is year-round dog friendly, while South Sands has a summer ban -- knowing which section to head for is essential.

A sandy beach at the foot of red sandstone cliffs near Torquay, accessible by the Babbacombe Cliff Railway, but with a summer dog ban making it an autumn and winter destination for dog owners.

A Blue Flag beach a short walk or ferry ride from Salcombe, dog-friendly outside the summer months but with a complete ban from May to September -- one of the stricter South Devon restrictions.

A tiny, remote shingle and rock cove just below Dartmouth Castle, year-round dog friendly and accessible only via steep coast path steps, visible only at lower tide states.

The estuary-facing Back Beach in Teignmouth is year-round dog friendly, offering a quieter and more characterful alternative to the busy town beach, with working fishing boats and a different view of the town.

A quiet, year-round dog-friendly estuary beach on the River Erme, popular with locals for its peaceful character, though limited parking and no facilities keep the crowds thin.

A sheltered horseshoe cove backed by a holiday park, with seasonal dog restrictions in summer but good access to the coast path for year-round dog walking nearby.

A narrow beach at the foot of dramatic cliffs near the village of Combe Martin, with summer dog restrictions making it a winter and shoulder-season option for dog owners visiting North Devon.

A secluded cove near Woolacombe popular for rock pooling and surfing, but with a full summer dog ban from late April to September meaning it is an autumn and winter option for dog owners.

A quieter stretch of beach at the northern end of Dawlish near Langstone Rock, offering year-round dog access on the tidal section and sitting between the town of Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.

A unique Victorian beach experience accessed through hand-carved tunnels in Ilfracombe, with a tidal bathing pool and exceptional rock pooling, but sadly dogs are not permitted on the beach at any time.