Pegwell Bay

Dogs banned all year

National Nature Reserve

Source: thanetcoast.org.uk (not the council's own site). Rules set by Thanet District Council (via Thanet Coast Project). 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

• Pegwell Bay Country Park has a flat, surfaced main path and coast path from the car park; grass paths can be uneven.
• Two accessible bays in the sea-facing car park, and a unisex accessible toilet (reached by unsurfaced paths, no alarm).

Access source: Kent County Council (2023), 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

• Ramsgate Main SandsDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 24 hours
• Louisa BayDogs on leads 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Viking BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 24 hours
• Westbrook BayDogs on leads 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Stone BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• St Mildred's BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm