Dorset is a dog-loving county and welcomes four-legged visitors to most beaches, cafes, pubs and restaurants. However, while a few beaches in and around Swanage and Purbeck allow dogs all year round it’s good to know that most beaches have a restriction on certain beaches, or sections of beach, between 1 May and 30 September.
We’ve compiled a handy reference guide for your pooch to help you pick the best beach for a day of frolicking in the water:
All year round
- Monkey Beach, Swanage
- North Beach, Swanage
- Durdle Door
- Man O’ War Bay
- Warbarrow Bay
- Kimmeridge Bay
- Lulworth Cove
May – September on a lead
- Knoll Beach, Studland
- South Beach, Studland
- Middle Beach, Studland
- Shell Bay, Studland
May – September ban
- Central Beach, Swanage
