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Dog Friendly Beaches in Helston, UK

There are 11 dog-friendly beaches in Helston. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Helston.

Pet Friendly Kennack Sands

Kennack Sands

Kennack Sands is pet-friendly. Located near the village of Kuggar on the Lizard peninsula, this area split into two beaches with some grassy areas, perfect for dogs to go to the bathroom before getting on the beach. Dogs are welcome off-leash on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. You can also bring your pooch onto the beach during peak season from 7pm to 7am.

Pet Friendly Cadgwith Cove

Cadgwith Cove

Cadgwith Cove is pet-friendly. This fishing village is lined with a cluster of thatched cottages. The boats are still in use and the local pub, the Cadgwith Cove Inn is known for it's singing of Cornish songs on a Friday evening. Leashed dogs are welcome on the east beach year-round, but only between October and Easter on the south beach. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Gunwalloe Cove Church Cove

Gunwalloe Cove Church Cove

Gunwalloe Cove Church Cove is pet-friendly. There are two beaches at Gunwalloe, Church Cove and Dollar Cove. Both beaches have access to some great rock pools and coves. Dogs are welcome on the beach off-leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. During the prohibited period, Easter Sunday through September 30, pets are allowed on the beach from 7pm to 7am.

Polurrian Cove

Polurrian Cove is pet-friendly. Located close to the village of Mullion on The Lizard, this southwest-facing beach is covered in golden sands, perfect for playing fetch. Don't forget to explore the coastal cliff pathways with your pup, too. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. You can also bring your dog on the beach during peak season off-peak hours from 7pm to 7am.

Poldhu Cove

Poldhu Cove is pet-friendly. This stretch, also known as Black Pool Cove, is covered in gorgeous sand, making it the ideal place to wander with your pooch and play fetch. Dogs are welcome on the beach off-leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday.

Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove is pet-friendly. Located on the west side of the Lizard, this location is one of the most popular sight and most painted spots in all of Cornwall. The lovely contrast between the white sand and the rock surrounding it make it the ideal destination for a walk with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach without a leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Dogs are also welcome on the beach during peak season from 7pm to 7am.

Porthleven Beach

Porthleven Beach

Porthleven Beach is pet-friendly. The beach is three miles in length and is covered in miles of lovely sand. When the tide is out, you can walk along to Loe Bar and the Penrose Estate from the granite pier of the harbor. Getting in the water is not advisable. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 through April 28. This ban operates from the Harbour Wall eastwards to the flight of steps known as the Blue Buoy steps. On the rest of the beach there are no restrictions.

Polpeor Cove

Polpeor Cove is pet-friendly. This tiny beach is situated just to the right of Lizard Point. Leashed dogs are welcome on the beach, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Lankidden Cove

Lankidden Cove is pet-friendly. Hike here from Kennack Sands with your pooch and enjoy a quiet cove together. The cliffs surrounding the cove were once the site of an Iron Age cliff fort. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind.

Rinsey Head

Rinsey Head is pet-friendly. This rocky beach located near Helston is a nice place to take Fido for a coastal walk. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Coverack Beach

Coverack Beach is pet-friendly year-round. Leashed dogs are welcome to play on this pebble and sand beach located on the eastern coast of the Lizard peninsula. Fishing is a popular activity at Coverack Beach. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Gwithian Towans Beach

Gwithian Towans Beach

Gwithian Beach is pet-friendly. Windsurfers love this spot, as well as visitors flying kites. Dogs are welcome on this beach except between May 1 to September 30 from 8am to 7pm. The seasonal dog ban is in place between Ceres Rock and Red River. This boundary has been adjusted following the collapse of the steps at St Peters Point which left the area where dogs were allowed inaccessible.

Hayle Towans

St Ives, England, UK TR26 1SE

Hayle Towans is pet-friendly. Towans means dunes in Cornish, so it's no surprise to find dunes here. Dogs are welcome off-leash on the beach from September 30 through May 1. During the rest of the year, dogs are still permitted on the beach, but only between the hours of 7pm to 8am between Hayle River and Black Cliffs.

Gyllyngvase

Gyllyngvase is pet-friendly. Located on the South Cornwall coast, one of the most popular beaches in Falmouth, Gyllyngvase welcomes dogs from September 30 through Easter Sunday off-leash. The beach is covered in sand. Make sure you keep an eye on your dog while they are playing on the beach.

Porthmeor St Ives

St Ives, England, UK TR26 1SE

Porthmeor St Ives

Porthmeor St Ives is pet-friendly. Situated in the shadow of the iconic Tate St Ives building, Porthmeor is sandy and safe. You’ll find ancient pubs, trendy cafes and lots of art galleries nearby, making it the perfect place to visit with your pooch. Dogs are invited to enjoy this gorgeous Cornish beach from October 1 through the Sunday before Easter.

St Ives Harbour Beach

St Ives, England, UK TR26 1SE

St Ives Harbour Beach

St Ives Harbour Beach is pet-friendly. Located in the town’s harbour sheltered by thick harbour walls a soft sandy beach is revealed when the tide’s out, making the perfect setting for a lovely walk with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 to the last Sunday before Easter.

Porth Kidney

St Ives, England, UK TR26 1SE

Porth Kidney is pet-friendly. This expansive golden sand beach is a great place for an afternoon stroll with your pooch. At low tide, you'll be able to explore a whole mile out towards sea. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are under control and cleaned up after.

Porthminster Beach

St Ives, England, UK TR26 1SE

Porthminster Beach

Porthminster Beach is pet-friendly. Located just a short walk from the centre of St Ives, the award-winning beach at Porthminster is a popular spot to bring your pooch. Dogs are welcome on this beach from October 1 through the first Sunday before Easter.

Porthcurnick Beach

Porthcurnick Beach

Porthcurnick Beach is pet-friendly. At low tide, adventure along the Cornish coach with your pooch by your side. This small beach is a nice stop along the way. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them and their behavior is monitored by owners.

Praa Sands Beach

Praa Sands Beach

Hendra - Praa Sands is pet-friendly. This gorgeous beach is covered in luscious white sand, making the perfect canvas for a seaside game of fetch with Fido. Dogs are welcome on this beach off-leash from September 30 through Easter Sunday. You can still visit the beach with your dog during prime summer months, but only between the hours of 7pm and 7am.

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