Dog Friendly Walks & Beaches in Cornwall

A sheltered, crescent-shaped bay with no seasonal dog restrictions and calm water that suits dogs of all temperaments.

Britain's southernmost coastal walk with dramatic cliffs, hidden coves and serpentine rock formations along the Lizard Peninsula.

One of the most reliably dog friendly beaches in west Cornwall, with no seasonal restrictions and serious space at low tide.

One of the most dramatic stretches of the South West Coast Path, relentlessly rugged with huge elevation changes and wild granite coastline.

A hidden cove below dramatic cliffs near Tintagel, with year-round dog access, a waterfall, and a steep footpath that keeps the crowds away.

A flat, stile-free canal and coast loop that suits any dog, including puppies and older ones, with two beaches for you both to finish on.

A working Cornish fishing cove where dogs are welcome year-round and the clifftop pub is one of the most dog-friendly in Cornwall.

A long, flat sandy beach on the Roseland Peninsula with year-round dog access, gentle water and space to run at low tide.

A beach with a medieval church built into the cliff above it, year-round dog access and one of the most atmospheric settings on the Cornish coast.

No stiles or livestock give a dog with good recall real freedom in these Tamar woods, beneath Cotehele's Tudor house and Calstock's railway viaduct.

A sheltered east-facing beach in a beautiful Lizard fishing village with year-round dog access and a welcoming harbourside pub.

A dramatic AONB cove with spectacular cliff geology, year-round dog access and one of the coast path's most reliable dog-friendly pubs.

A peaceful estuary beach with calm water, long sand at low tide and no PSPO restrictions, making it one of the most relaxed dog friendly spots on the north Cornish coast.

A wide Atlantic cove named for shipwrecked silver dollars, with year-round dog access, good surf and a mysterious history.

A circular from Fowey out along the cliffs past Readymoney Cove and Gribbin Head to Polkerris, returning inland along the historic Saints Way, dog friendly with seasonal beach rules.

A tiny, peaceful creek-side cove on the Helford estuary with year-round dog access, calm water and mudflats to explore at low tide.

A dramatic National Trust beach backed by dunes and facing the iconic Godrevy Lighthouse, with year round access on the quieter sections away from the main entry point.

Three beaches that allow dogs all year bookend this clifftop walk to Cornwall's highest headland, with swims at the start, middle and end.

A sweeping Atlantic beach backed by dramatic dunes, with a permanently dog friendly central section and seasonal restrictions only at either end.

A wooded creekside circular from Helford village to Frenchman's Creek and back, dog friendly with leads needed for free range chickens and one tricky stile.

A sandy coastal walk linking Holywell Bay with the quieter dunes of Penhale Sands, with big beach space and room for dogs to run.

A remote double-bay beach on the Lizard with year-round dog access, clean Atlantic water and rocky headland terrain to explore.

Cornwall's most dramatic beach, with turquoise water and serpentine rock stacks, offering year-round dog access timed around low tide.

Most of this estate walk can be done with a dog off the lead, ending at a medieval river bridge and a camellia garden for you.

Cornwall's largest lake gives a dog woodland shade and a shore to explore, with a National Trust cafe that puts out water bowls.

No stiles or livestock mean a dog can roam free through this shaded valley of old leats, mine ruins and a Victorian viaduct.

A sheltered wooded cove south of Falmouth with year-round dog access, a dog-friendly beachside restaurant and calm water for paddling.

A varied Fowey-area circular over Gribbin Head taking in Polridmouth Cove, Polkerris and Par Sands, dog friendly with one year round dog beach on the loop.

A superb sandy bay on the Roseland Peninsula with year-round dog access, gentle water and the option to walk all the way to Carne at low tide.

Three miles of open Atlantic sand with unrestricted year round access beyond the central summer zone, and dunes that are off lead territory in all seasons.

A wide Atlantic-facing beach with year-round dog access, proper surf and heathland walking country connecting to the wider Lizard.

A wide, open sandy bay on the western Lizard with year-round dog access and an adjacent boutique hotel that genuinely welcomes dogs.

A sheltered Roseland cove with year-round dog access and one of Cornwall's best beach cafes welcoming dogs at its outdoor tables.

A wide, wild National Trust beach with year-round dog access, excellent surf, and a dog-friendly cliff cafe above the sand.

A peaceful Roseland Peninsula circular linking St Mawes with the famously beautiful churchyard at St Just-in-Roseland, dog friendly with mostly easy paths and a couple of stiles.

A dramatic north Cornish beach that transforms into an enormous low-tide expanse, with year-round dog access and no crowds outside peak season.

Four beaches that allow dogs all year ring this heathy headland, giving a dog four chances to swim on the way round.

A wild, remote beach on the Roseland Peninsula with year-round dog access and serious space, earned by a steep coastal footpath.

Open clifftop grass gives a dog more room than most Cornish coast paths, passing giant rock stacks and a beach open to dogs all year.

A dramatic North Cornwall coast walk from Boscastle harbour along towering slate cliffs to the legendary ruins of Tintagel, dog friendly with leads on for cliffs and livestock.

A sheltered sandy cove within the Caerhays Castle estate, offering dogs year-round access in a beautifully quiet setting.

A dog gets a rare stretch of open, off-lead shoreline near Coverack, a Cornish fishing village with a pub and a beach open all year.

A fit dog earns a swim at The Strangles, which allows dogs all year, after this steep walk over folded, zigzag coastal rock.

A characterful beach below Pendennis Castle with year-round dog access and the option to walk the castle grounds with dogs on leads.

A small sheltered cove on the Roseland Heritage Coast with year-round dog access and reliably quiet conditions.

Open heath at the summit gives a dog some freedom before farmland below, with an old mine chimney and a village pub for you.

A dramatic Lizard clifftop walk between Kynance Cove and Lizard Point, dog friendly with seasonal beach restrictions in high summer.

A dramatic shingle bar between a freshwater lake and the Atlantic, offering year-round dog access and one of Cornwall's most unusual coastal walks.

A dog with good recall can roam this open moor between Bronze Age stone circles and the famous holed stone at Men-an-Tol.

A tiny, extremely remote shingle cove accessible only via a very steep narrow lane, with year-round dog access and almost guaranteed solitude.

Granite boulders make a fun scramble for an agile dog on this coast path, ending at Mousehole's harbour pubs for you.

A tiny, dramatically sheltered harbour cove on the Lizard with year-round dog access and exceptionally calm water for paddling.

No stiles or livestock make this an easy lead walk for a dog, dropping steeply into Polperro's tangle of cottages and harbourside pubs.

A long, dramatic North Cornwall coast walk from surf-town Polzeath round Pentire and Port Quin to the harbour of Port Isaac, dog friendly with seasonal beach restrictions at Polzeath.

A wide shingle beach on the eastern Lizard with year-round dog access and the Five Pilchards pub sitting right above it.

A small, sheltered cove near St Austell with year-round dog access and calm water that suits dogs who like to paddle.

Two tiny sheltered coves in one of Cornwall's most unspoilt hamlets, with year-round dog access and very few other visitors.

A wide, open shingle beach on the eastern Lizard with year-round dog access, virtually no crowds and rough-and-ready coastal character.

A small but perfectly formed harbour beach in one of Cornwall's most picturesque villages, with year-round dog access and dog-welcoming pubs.

A long Atlantic beach with year-round dog access to much of its length and serious space for running on firm sand.

A smuggler's coast walk from Prussia Cove along the South West Coast Path to the long sands of Praa, dog friendly and best done outside summer beach restrictions.

Heather and seabirds keep a dog's nose busy on this short clifftop route, ending at Land's End and Sennen's beach cafe.

Open heath gives a dog room to roam near dramatic old tin mine engine houses perched above Chapel Porth's beach and cafe.

A pretty, sheltered town beach beside a Tudor castle, with year-round dog access and a town full of dog-welcoming waterfront cafes.

A relaxed south Falmouth beach with a nature reserve lagoon behind it, year-round dog access and a dog-friendly beachside cafe.

A sheltered woodland walk through Cornwall's largest area of native trees, with well-maintained paths and good all-weather options.

Big open moorland scenery for a dog on a lead, among Bronze Age stone circles and a weathered granite tor, with a tearoom in the village to finish.

A small, remote sandy cove north of Padstow with year-round dog access and the quiet, unhurried atmosphere that makes it worth the detour.

Shaded creekside woods give a dog plenty to explore on this National Trust estate walk, with an outdoor cafe terrace waiting at the end for you.

Bude's main Atlantic beach with a famous tidal pool, summer dog restrictions on the sand but a dog-friendly town behind it year-round.

Valley streams and a quiet coastal stretch reward a dog near Cape Cornwall, with dramatic old tin mine engine houses to explore for you.

Falmouth's main sandy beach with a top-notch dog-friendly cafe, though dogs are restricted from the sand itself between May and September.

A short tide-dependent walk along Marazion beach and across the cobbled causeway to St Michael's Mount, dog friendly on the seafront but only assistance dogs allowed on the island itself in summer.

A long sandy bay near St Austell with seasonal dog restrictions in summer but generous space and good water access in quieter months.

A beautifully sheltered harbour beach on the south coast with excellent facilities, but a long seasonal restriction means it works best as an off-season destination.

Visually one of Cornwall's most striking beaches, but summer restrictions mean it is best saved for an off-season visit.

A dramatic Atlantic-facing harbour beach in west Cornwall's most southerly town, with seasonal restrictions but a dog-welcoming town behind it.

A wide, dramatic Blue Flag beach with a friendly village, but the extended seasonal restriction from mid-May means it is an autumn-to-spring destination for dog walkers.

A wide Atlantic surf beach south of Bude with summer dog restrictions on the sand but superb conditions for dogs outside peak season.

A wild Penwith coast loop linking Zennor Head and Gurnard's Head along the Atlantic cliffs, dog friendly but technical and not for nervous paws.