Abbotsbury, Dorset

Is Chesil Beach a dog friendly beach in Abbotsbury?

Chesil Beach is a dog beach in Abbotsbury, Dorset. Dorset Council splits this beach, so it is not a dog friendly beach for the whole bay. It is on pebbles. It is also called Chesil Bank. The nearest beaches are Castle Cove (3.8 miles), Portland Beach (4.9 miles) and Little Beach (7.2 miles).

Are dogs allowed?

From Abbotsbury to the Tank Teeth boundary, dogs are allowed all year. From that boundary to the Portland boundary stone, dogs are allowed on a lead on the seaward side from 1 September to 30 April, and there is no public access outside those dates.

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Abbotsbury dog friendly beach ยท Council page

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Dorset Council splits Chesil Beach into two stretches with different rules. This page does not mark the whole beach open or closed. Signs on the beach override this page.

Council rules are loaded for Thanet and for beaches listed by Cornwall Council, Torbay Council, BCP Council and Dorset Council, checked . Where a council splits a beach, the page says the rule covers only part of it. Signs on the beach override this site.