Dog owners are reminded to check the rules before heading to the seaside with their furry friends as restrictions come into force on some of Cornwall’s beaches.
Dogs are not permitted on the following beaches between 10am and 6pm from now until the end of September:
Crackington Haven, Bude
Crooklets, Bude
Great Western, Newquay
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth
Polzeath
Porth
Porthmeor, St Ives
Porthminster, St Ives
Porthtowan
Portreath
Sennen Cove
Trevone, Padstow
Widemouth, Bude
At Summerleaze, Bude, dogs are permitted on the beach but must be kept on a lead between 10am and 6pm.
In addition, there are three protected wildlife areas where dogs are banned all year round (24 hours a day). These are:
Carnsew Pool
Copperhouse Pool
Hayle Estuary
Councillor Martyn Alvey, portfolio holder for Climate Change and Environment at Cornwall Council, said: “I ask that dog owners respect the restrictions that are in place and be considerate to other beach users.
“If you are taking your dogs to the seaside during the permitted times, we ask that you keep your pets under control and make sure you pick up after them.
“We have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and we must all play our part in keeping them clean and tidy.”
It is an offence to take your dog on a beach during restricted times or to allow your dog to foul and not clear up after it. Either could result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.
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