Dog Friendly Activities in Helford, UK

There are 37 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Helford. 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 Helford.

Pet Friendly 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. See Details
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. See Details
Hayle Towans 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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Porthluney Cove Beach Porthluney Cove Beach is pet-friendly. The beach allows dogs all year round but visitors are requested to keep their dogs on a leash from June through September. Be careful if Fido goes for a doggy paddle, there's no lifeguard on duty. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Castle Beach Falmouth Castle Beach Falmouth is pet-friendly. This popular beach is mainly covered at high tide, offering a variety of rock pools to explore with your pooch. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. Make sure you clean up any mess that your pooch leaves behind. See Details
Godrevy Godrevy is pet-friendly. This vast sandy beach contains high cliffs and dramatic coves to enjoy with your pooch off-leash from September 30 through May 1. Dogs are also welcome on the beach during the off-peak hours in the summer. Bring Fido to the beach from 7pm to 7am during summer. Dog owners must clean up any mess that their pups leave behind. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Peter's Point Hayle Peter's Point Hayle is pet-friendly. This three mile stretch of golden sands includes rocky areas and little cut off coves at high tide. Dogs are welcome on the beach from September 30 through Easter Sunday. See Details
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. See Details
Portreath Beach Portreath Beach is pet-friendly. This large beach has soft fine sand, with shingle below the shore line, that is popular with families and dog owners on walks. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 through Easter Sunday. See Details
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. See Details
Porthtowan Beach Porthtowan Beach is pet-friendly. The beach is one of Cornwall’s most popular surfing beaches bordered by soft golden sand and backed by large dunes and dramatic cliffs. From the beach at low tide you can walk to the neighbouring and equally stunning beach at Chapel Porth. Dogs are welcome on this beach from October 1 through Easter Sunday. See Details
Swanpool Beach Swanpool Beach is pet-friendly. Located on the outskirts of Falmouth, this beautiful beach and nature reserve is an ideal place to take Fido for a walk. Dogs are welcome on the beach from October 1 through Easter Sunday. See Details
Mexico Towans Beach Mexico Towans Beach is pet-friendly. Part of three miles of lovely sand, this popular beach is a great hangout spot for dogs and their owners. Dogs are allowed all year round on the central stretch of the beach, but restrictions are in place at the southern end near the estuary and towards Gwithian to the north. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details
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. See Details
Helford, UK