Dog Friendly Beaches in Dawlish

Dog owners considering a stay in a pet friendly Dawlish holiday cottage will be pleased to discover that dogs are welcome on a large area of Dawlish Town Beach and the nearby Dawlish Warren Beach. Dogs are welcome on Dawlish Warren beach between groyne 3 to 9 throughout the year, and to the left of the viaduct at Dawlish Town Beach all year round.

Both beaches are sandy with plenty of room for your pet to run around and let off steam, and each has refreshments and facilities nearby –so your trip to the shore can be part of a dog walk or you may wish to spend a day relaxing by the sea.

Dog Friendly Dawlish Walks

Dawlish is well suited to dog friendly holidays, as the surrounding areas include coast, country and a wide range of walks that can be enjoyed by visitors and their dogs.

Remember to choose the best level of walk to suit both you and your dog’s fitness levels and to pack water for both if it doesn’t pass regular refreshment stops.

The Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve is just 3 miles away, and welcomes dogs on leads for much of the area. Signs mark areas of the reserve in which dogs aren’t permitted due to the wildlife.

Dog Friendly Dawlish Attractions

Stuart Line Cruises operate a wide range of boast trips around Dawlish’s coast and the River Exe, including dog friendly river trips. A great choice for those who have nowhere to leave their dogs whilst enjoying the cruise, all dog breeds are more than welcome onboard all Stuart Line Cruises.

The dog friendly boat trips on offer include the Jurassic Coast Line, Torquay, Exmouth, Brixham and Sidmouth.

The operators do ask that dogs remain on their leads, and they will need to behave with consideration for fellow passengers.

Dog Friendly Dawlish Restaurants

There are many dog friendly Dawlish pubs and restaurants, which make choosing where to eat during a holiday in self-catering pet friendly accommodation far easier. In fact, many of the area’s most popular inns and restaurants welcome well behaved dogs, so those on dog friendly holidays in Dawlish can enjoy a meal out or some relaxing drinks without rushing back to check on their pets.

Dog friendly restaurants in the Dawlish area include The Mount Pleasant Inn, The Boathouse, The Anchor Inn and The Smugglers Inn. The Boathouse nestles just behind Dawlish Warren Beach, areas of which are dog friendly, so it’s a great spot for refreshment after a walk with your dog by the sea.