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Alnmouth, Northumberland

Alnmouth Beach: dog rules

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DOG ACCESS AT THIS BEACH

Can dogs go on Alnmouth Beach?

Dogs are allowed on Alnmouth Beach all year. Keep dogs under control, give shorebirds space, use a lead around livestock and follow any local wildlife cordons.

Read Northumberland Coast National Landscape’s rules

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PLAN YOUR WALK

Walking here with your dog

Shore and setting
The official visitor route heads north along the beach towards Marden Rocks before turning inland through the golf-course paths. [1]
Longer walk
The official circular route follows the beach towards Marden Rocks, then returns inland via golf-course paths and the River Aln. [1]
Sources for these walk details
  1. Visit Northumberland: coastal walks ↗Source checked

These are published visitor details, not an on-site inspection. Check local signs, access and tide information before walking.

ANOTHER WALK NEARBY

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SUPPORTING DETAILS FOR YOUR DOG WALK

Parking, access and facilities

Getting onto the beach

The operator describes its beach ramp as not being a disabled-access ramp. Do not rely on the word ramp as confirmation of step-free access. [1]

Useful facilities

Toilets
The council lists year-round toilets on Marine Road, including an accessible unit. [2]

Tides & the shore

7-day tides: Amble ↗

A nearby reference station, not a forecast of beach access. Predictions cover the next seven days, rather than any future date selected above.

Bring drinking water and a bowl for your dog. A listed cafe does not automatically confirm that pet dogs can go inside.

Sources for arrival and facilities
  1. Alnmouth Burgage Holders: beach car-park updates ↗Source checked
  2. Northumberland County Council: public toilets ↗Source checked
  3. UK Hydrographic Office: ADMIRALTY EasyTide ↗Source checked

Published visitor information, without an on-site inspection. Check current charges, opening times and entrance signs.

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MORE TO HELP PLAN YOUR DOG WALK

The beach and surroundings

A sandy coast beside the mouth of the River Aln, with a village base for a longer coastal walk.

Underfoot on your dog walkSandDog rulesPublished source availableSource read2026-10-25
Alnmouth Bay, Northumberland
Alnmouth Beach · Alnmouth, NorthumberlandRebecca A Wills · CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized; cropped for display

Find them on the map

Sand-coloured outlines show mapped beach areas, including tidal sand. They do not show dog-zone boundaries or the current waterline. Check the linked local guidance and tides.

Location checked against the mapped shore ↗, 25 October 2026. This is a beach reference, not a confirmed entrance or parking place.

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Dogs allowed

Alnmouth dog friendly beach · Rule source

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Sources and things to know

Rules are taken from the linked council, landowner or official visitor source. Follow the signs on site and keep dogs away from wildlife.

Dog-access guidance comes from councils, beach owners and official visitor services. Each beach page links its source and check date. Different sections may have different rules. How we check the information. Follow current signs at the beach.