Dog Friendly
Places to Go with Dogs Take your four-legged friends to some of Cornwall’s amazing attractions and countryside walks.
Dog-Friendly Attractions Many Cornish attractions are dog-friendly, but they may restrict access to certain areas. Before you go, make sure you can see everything you want to see. The Eden Project, for instance, allows dogs to enter the attraction’s gardens but not its biomes. Animal-themed attractions typically face the most restrictions.
At Newquay’s Lappa Valley, take your dog on an exciting, nostalgic steam train ride. The railway is great at meeting the needs of dogs because it has large fields at the top of the valley where dogs can run free, water bowls all over the site, and even doggy biscuits.
Flambards Theme Park is a great day trip for the whole family if you’re leaving Newquay. Flambards provides thrill-seeking rides like Go Karting and the Sky Force. In the fantastic Britain in the Blitz exhibit, step back in time and explore the authentic Victorian Village. All of the park’s outdoor areas are permitted for dogs that are well-behaved.
Cardinham Woods is the ideal location for those outings in the countryside. The woods, in the historic town of Bodmin, outside of Newquay, is a haven for curious dogs. In a beautiful forested valley, you can take nature walks, ride cycling trails, and recharge at the Wood Café.
Dining Out: Dogs are welcome at many restaurants and bars in Newquay. It is now more adaptable, and it is less common to make blanket statements with “no dogs” or “dogs allowed” signs. There may be restrictions regarding whether dogs are permitted in the main restaurant area, in other areas, or at various times. If at all possible, you should call the venue in advance to reserve seats and inquire about the situation regarding pets at that time.
At the renowned Rick Stein’s Fistral beachside restaurant, your four-legged companions are more than welcome to accompany you both inside and outside. The specialty is fish and chips, but you can also order beach bites, curry, and noodles from the extensive menu.
At the award-winning Bowgie Inn, dine in the beer garden and take in the stunning Crantock views. presenting a fantastic menu that includes all of your favorite favorites as well as items that support and highlight Cornwall whenever possible.
Dogs are permitted to play on nearly all of Newquay’s beautiful beaches throughout the year at On The Beach. While the dogs splash around in the Estuary’s shallows, take a stroll down the Gannel. Or, for those four-legged surfers with dogs, go to Fistral Beach, a favorite spot for surfers. Here is an overview of the beaches in Newquay.
All-year-round dog-friendly beaches in Newquay:
Dog-friendly beaches in Newquay include Crantock Beach and Gannel Estruary, which are open year-round; Fistral Beach, which is open year-round; Little Fistral, which is open year-round; Harbour Beach, which is open year-round; Towan Beach, which is open year-round; Whipsiderry Beach, which is open year-round; Watergate Bay, which is open year-round;
From 15 May to 30 September, dogs are prohibited from Porth Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Great Western Beach prohibits Blue Flag areas from May to September.
Beaches in Newquay with restricted access.
The owners of both of these beaches have the right to decide how to access the beach up to the tideline because they own the land. This does not only apply to pets. Tolcarne Beach: From May to September, dogs must be on a lead near the wet line so they can walk to neighboring beaches Lusty Glaze Beach: This beach can be reached by neighboring beaches, but it is up to the beach owners to decide how to get there. If an event is going on, for example, you might be asked to leave.
Cornwall’s shores.
An interactive online map of beaches where you can generally take your dog to the beach at any time of year has been created by Cornwall Council. The majority of Cornwall’s beaches are included in this. During the summer, there are a few of them that require dogs to be leashed.
The list of beaches with some restrictions is below that list. Although additional information will be provided on the beach description page, the majority of these restrictions are seasonal bans. Unless otherwise noted in the beach description, the seasonal ban typically lasts from 1 July to 31 August (or 15 May to 30 September on the most popular beaches). Additionally, these restrictions typically only apply between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Here is a link to both lists: Other dog-friendly areas in Newquay can be found at https://www.cornwall-beaches.co.uk/. Newquay is home to a number of other areas that are popular with dog owners. The Killacourt is a huge grassy area in the center of Newquay. It looks out over the sea and has its own area with unique shops. Seating is available.
The Trenance Boating Lake and Gardens are also present. There are flat paths, grassy areas, a cafe, and a tea room in this area that surrounds the large boating lake. For shade, there are a lot of big trees, and underneath them are places to sit. Please remember that there is a lot of wildlife there, including ducks and other river birds, as your dog may need to be on a lead.
The Barrowfields are a huge patch of grassy land. Between the beaches of Tolcarne and Lusty Glaze is this. It is well-liked by dog walkers in the area. Although the area is enclosed from the cliffs, dogs that are excited and following a ball or other object may jump high.
The sloped paths on most of our coastal path are only a few meters from the water’s edge, so there is no fencing there. We always advise keeping dogs on leads.