Daytime dog beach ban in place across Cornwall

The restrictions apply to Cornwall Council-owned beaches

A ban on dogs on some of Cornwall's best-known beaches during the day is now in place.

Cornwall Council is enforcing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) on a number of its beaches until 30 September.

The restrictions are in place on beaches that hold Blue Flag or Seaside Award status.

People who ignore official advice to remove their pets from a PSPO area will face a £100 fixed penalty notice.

Porthmeor Beach, St Ives is one affected by the daytime dog ban starting today

Beaches where Cornwall Council bans dogs from 15 May to 30 September from 10:00-18:00 are:

• Carbis Bay Beach

• Crackington Haven, near Bude

• Crooklets Beach, Bude

• Gyllyngvase, Falmouth

• Polzeath Beach

• Porthmeor Beach, St Ives

• Porthminster Beach, St Ives

• Porthtowan Beach

• Sennen Beach

• Trevone Beach, Padstow

• Widemouth Beach, Bude

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, there are three areas in the Hayle estuary where dogs are not allowed at any time to protect wildlife.  

Other privately-owned beaches may have their own local restrictions in force.

On most of the beaches around Cornwall, dogs are not allowed between 10:00-18:00 from 1 July to 31 August.

Dogs must be on leads on Summerleaze Beach, Bude, during the day from 21 May to 30 September.