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Dog friendly beaches in the Channel Islands: dates, leads and permitted shores

Explore 50 detailed guides: 49 with published dog-access conditions and 1 with a boundary still needing confirmation. The islands have different rules; start with the dog conditions, then use photographs and arrival details.

Sand at St Brelade’s Bay with the seaside church and trees behind the shore.
St Brelade’s Bay · JerseyFurgallàe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized; cropped for display

These Crown Dependencies have their own dog policies. Do not transfer England’s, Jersey’s or Guernsey’s rules to another island. A seasonal ban, a timed lead requirement and a voluntary wildlife request mean different things. Every beach links its checked source; follow current signs.

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Jersey

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Dogs can visit Jersey’s beaches. A lead is required 10:30am–6pm from 1 May to 30 September. Check the tide and any separate common or approach signs.

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Guernsey

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Summer exclusions cover named beaches and sections. Vazon has a northern summer exclusion and separate voluntary winter advice at Richmond. L’Erée’s exact boundary needs confirmation because the government text and map differ.

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Alderney

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Corblets, Longis and Saye have a 1 June–15 September daytime restriction, with visits before 8am and after 5pm. Platte Saline is listed as open to dogs all year; its swimming prohibition is a separate warning.

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Herm

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Use Bear’s Beach or Mouisonnière in summer. Shell and Belvoir exclude dogs all day from 1 May to 30 September. The operator allows dogs on all Herm beaches October–April and gives separate lead conditions for public areas.

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