Dog-Friendly Activities in Saint Columb Minor, UK

Vault Beach in Saint Austell is dog-friendly. This sheltered beach is surrounded by calm sea, ideal for a doggy paddle. A 15 minute walk along the coastal path from the Vault Beach Car Park will lead you to this scenic seaside spot. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Crantock Beach in Newquay, UK, is pet friendly. Explore these gold sands and dunes with your pooch by your side. There are trash cans at the car park for you to dispose of waste. A bowl of clean water and free bags are available when the car parks are manned. Adders can be common in the dunes, although rarely seen. They are poisonous and can give your dog a nasty bite. If your dog is bitten, please seek immediate veterinary attention.

Porth Beach is pet-friendly. This expansive beach is full of rock pools, sandy stretches and plenty of places to hang out. Porth Beach is dog-friendly from September 30 through Easter Sunday.

Mawgan Porth is pet-friendly. Mawgan Porth is a popular beach in Cornwall, UK. It is situated north of Watergate Bay and just four miles from Newquay. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Tintagel Castle is a pet-friendly attraction on the coast of Dorset in Tintagel, UK. This medieval fortification on the coast is said to be the place where the legend of King Arthur was first conceived. Pups are welcome on the coastal pathways and bridges, throughout the English Heritage site, and even inside Merlin’s Cave on the beach below. Dog owners should be aware that some of the cliffs around the castle are steep and don't have barriers to prevent falling.

Daymer Bay is pet-friendly year-round. This stunning beach forms long stretches of golden sand. Enjoy a stroll with your pup through the dunes and marvel at the ocean views. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Gyllyngvase is pet-friendly. Located on the South Cornwall coast, one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth, Gyllyngvase welcomes dogs from September 30 through Easter Sunday off-leash. The beach is covered in sand. Make sure you keep an eye on your dog while they are playing on the beach.

Great Western Beach is pet-friendly. One of four popular beaches in Newquay, this sandy spot is ideal for a lovely wander with your pooch. The beach is often referred to as "Newquay's First Surf Beach". Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the sand.

Trebarwith Strand is pet-friendly. Located just over two miles from Tintagel along the north Cornwall heritage coastline landmarked by Gull Rock. Visit during low tide to explore with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the strand, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Harlyn Bay is pet-friendly. This surf beach is suitable for novices, so Fido can hop on and carve the waves too. It's an expansive sandy beach to explore with your pooch. Leashed pups are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Constantine Bay Beach is pet-friendly. Located three miles west of Padstow and is in the parish of St Merryn, this beach is popular with surfers and has lifeguard patrols in the summer, so dogs can paddle safe in the knowledge somebody is watching over them.

Fistral Beach is pet-friendly.

Carlyon Bay is pet-friendly. This bay is made up of three beaches near St Austell on the south coast of Cornwall, England. Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday.

Hemmick Beach is pet-friendly. This secret sandy beach is the ideal place to bring Fido for a seaside wander. Leashed pups are welcome on the beach year-round, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Porthcurnick Beach is pet-friendly. At low tide, adventure along the Cornish coach with your pooch by your side. This small beach is a nice stop along the way. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and their behavior is monitored by owners.

Gorran Haven Beach is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round to enjoy a romp through the surf, but must remain leashed. Located just in front of the village of Gorran Haven, this sandy beach is a great Cornish hangout spot.

Castle Beach Falmouth is pet-friendly. This popular beach is mainly covered at high tide, offering a variety of rock pools to explore with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind.

Lusty Glaze Beach is pet-friendly. This privately-owned cove nestled on the North Cornish Coast is available for exclusive hire for weddings, corporate events and unique functions. Dogs are welcome on and off-leash depending on the event. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by their pups.

Porthluney Cove Beach is pet-friendly. The beach allows dogs all year round but visitors are requested to keep their dogs on a leash from June through September. Be careful if Fido goes for a doggy paddle, there's no lifeguard on duty.

Tregardock Beach is pet-friendly. Located about halfway between Tintagel and Port Isaac Tregardock is often empty, making it a great walking spot for people visiting with dogs. The beach can be accessed by pets from October 1 through Easter Sunday.