Westward Ho!: dog rules & beach guide

The seafront at Westward Ho! on the north coast of Devon, England. This view is looking west. — Westward Ho! · Westward Ho!, DevonPartonez · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized; cropped for display

THE BEACH

A little more about Westward Ho!

A large sandy beach behind a pebble ridge, with a northern dog-walking section during summer.

UnderfootMixed surfaceDog rulesPublished source availableSource read2026-10-25

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

Make the arrival easy.

Parking

The council lists its Main long-stay car park on Golf Links Road, in the village centre. The northern summer dog section needs a separate walk. [1]

Directions to this parking area ↗Parking information ↗

Getting onto the beach

The village promenade is level. During summer the permitted dog section is farther north, between Sandymere Bridge and the estuary. [2]

Useful facilities

Toilets: Public and accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities are listed near the seafront. [2]
Food and drink: Cafes, takeaways and shops are listed along the promenade and village. [2]

Tides & the shore

7-day tides: Appledore ↗

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

Check Environment Agency bathing-water advice ↗

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

Torridge District Council: Westward Ho Main car park ↗Source checked 2026-10-25
Visit Devon: Westward Ho ↗Source checked 2026-10-25
UK Hydrographic Office: ADMIRALTY EasyTide ↗Source checked 2026-10-25

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

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PLAN YOUR WALK

Walking here with your dog

Shore and setting: The ridge is pebbly even though the main beach is sand; rock pools appear at low tide. [1]

Sources for these walk details

Environment Agency: Westward Ho! shore profile ↗Source checked 2026-10-25

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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Find them on the map

Markers show beach locations. Use the linked local guidance for dog-zone boundaries.

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Dogs allowedDogs allowed in designated areas

Westward Ho! dog friendly beach · Rule source

A little further along the coast

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.