Dorset

Dog beaches in Bournemouth and Poole that the council splits

Dog beaches in Bournemouth and Poole that the council splits. 3 beaches. 3 are split by the council. BCP Council, checked 24 October 2026.

BCP, part of the beach dog beach rules

On the sandPart of the beach

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. From 1 October to 30 April dogs are allowed on the beaches. From 1 May to 30 September these beaches are split: one part is closed and another stays open. Dogs must be on a lead on the promenade. 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.