Our favourite dog friendly beaches near Cawsand, Cornwall
We have had a number of guests who have stayed with us recently and have brought along their beautiful dogs. They’ve also been asking us are there any dog friendly beaches near you? Can you recommend any?
Well, yes we can! We are situated between two quiet fishing villages Kingsand and Cawsand on the peaceful Rame Peninsula. The area is popular with dog owners because of its many beautiful walks and stunning scenery. The locals are very welcoming to dogs – many of the pubs and restaurants provide water bowls and most of the beaches are dog friendly. We have compiled a list of our closest dog friendly beaches.
Kingsand Beach – A Dog friendly beach all year round
Turn left out of the front door of Blue Monkey and walk to the end of the street to find Kingsand Beach. Kingsand and its neighbouring beach at Cawsand are sheltered, east-facing beaches, making them great locations for walks throughout the year.
Top Tip: Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. Top of the list of Dog Friendly Beaches!
Cawsand Bay – A Dog friendly beach with Great Views
Dogs are allowed off their leads on the beach from 30 September through to Easter Sunday. Lovely views of Plymouth Sound.
Top Tip: The beach is made of sand and shingle so may not be as kind to your dog’s feet as sand.
Whitsand Bay – A Dog friendly beach that is great for surfers too
Whitsand Bay is just around the Rame Peninsula, about ten minutes’ drive from Blue Monkey. It’s popular with surfers and families and it is a very dog friendly beach. You can walk along the beach for miles and dogs are allowed all year round. Good for surfing, walking or running with beautiful scenery and plenty of space. Access is steep and there are not many facilities apart from a small café at the top of the cliffs so bring your own supplies.
Top Tip: Access from the car park near Tregantle Fort.
Wilcove – A dog friendly beach close to a pub
Close to Whitsand Bay and the National Trust property at St Anthony, up a creek at the foot of the River Tamar, you will find Wilcove Beach. Wilcove is a very dog friendly beach as dogs are allowed here all year round.
Top Tip: Look out for the beautiful varied birdlife and relax at the Wilcove Inn.
Freathy Beach
A dog friendly beach ten minutes’ drive from Blue Monkey. Part of Whitsand Bay, this long beach has a wide expanse at low tide, making it the perfect place to stretch all of your legs whilst admiring the stunning views along the coast towards Polhawn Fort.
Sharrow Beach
Ten minutes’ drive from Blue Monkey and part of Whitsand Bay. This small, sandy, dog friendly beach with rocky outcrops is a great place to play in the surf together.
Top Tip: More beach to wander along at low tide.
Tregantle Beach
Whitsand Bay, 11 minutes’ drive from Blue Monkey. On the cliffs above you will find Tregantle Fort. Tregantle is a dog friendly beach that welcomes dogs all year round.
Top Tip: Visit at low tide as this beach can get cut off.
Seaton Beach
25 minutes’ drive from Blue Monkey, located at the foot of the wooded Hessenford valley near Looe. Sheltered by the high cliffs to the east, the water is safe for swimmers of all ages and dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.
Top Tip: Family friendly with places to eat, parking and toilets
ABOUT BLUEMONKEY CORNWALL
We are a 5 star luxury holiday home in Cornwall situated between two quiet fishing villages Kingsand and Cawsand. We offer dog-friendly accommodation all year round. If you’d like to stay with us you can check out our availability or contact the House Manager, Annabel Herbert on 07813 070 269.
