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Hayling Island (Blue Flag beaches)

Hayling Island · South East

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Dogs allowed golf club to ferry, funfair to Creek Road, and at Eastoke

Source: portsmouth.co.uk (not the council's own site). Rules set by Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham & Gosport councils. Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

  • A 50-metre, 3-metre-wide boardwalk with handrails from the Chichester Avenue car park onto the beach (opened 2024), next to accessible parking.
  • Changing Places toilet beside the Chichester Avenue toilets (opened November 2024).

Access source: Havant Borough Council, checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Nearby restricted beaches

Council area: Havant Borough Council (town, park and other dog rules).