Dog Friendly Paignton Beaches

Amongst Paignton’s selection of beautiful beaches, several are dog friendly all year round, so you and your four-legged friend can enjoy the seaside no matter when your Paignton holiday takes place.

Fairy Cove, near Paignton harbour, is one of the most central dog friendly Paignton beaches and is close to the harbour’s toilets, surrounding shops and cafes.

Fairy Cove benefits from a secluded position and its stunning backdrop of red cliffs makes for a truly special day by the shore.

Dog Friendly Paignton Attractions

A dog friendly holiday in Paignton doesn't mean avoiding the usual family attractions, as some of them allow dogs along too.

The beautiful and historic Compton Castle, in Marldon, is a great place to take dogs for a run due to its flat expanses of land and country location. With stunning gardens and dog-friendly grounds, the castle is the perfect day out during dog friendly Paignton holidays.

Parts of the castle are open to the public, so why not take a tour through 600 years of history whilst the more outdoor members of your party enjoy the grounds?

Dog Friendly Paignton Walks

For those looking for shorter dog friendly Paignton walks, the one mile circuit walk of the harbour and Roundham Head is the perfect choice. This route is very accessible, and incorporates the picturesque harbour and headland walk from which the entire bay can be viewed.

For a more challenging walk, the Paignton to Brixham section of the South West Coast Path is a five and a half mile route.

The scenic Dartmouth and Paignton train runs between Kingswear and Paignton during the summer, so this walk may be interrupted by the sight of a steam train!

Dog Friendly Pubs & Restaurants in Paignton

The Church House Inn in Marldon is a dog friendly, traditional Grade 2 listed pub and has previously been voted Best Country Pub in Devon Life magazine. The inn is conveniently located between Compton Castle and Berry Pomeroy castle, so it makes for a great spot to rest after visiting either site.

The Embassy Tavern also welcomes dogs, and is a popular choice when it comes to relaxed dog friendly Paignton restaurants and pubs. With regular live music and a range of hot meals available, The Embassy Tavern is perfect for a relaxing meal or drink after a hard day by the sea! Click below for dog friendly holiday cottages.