Sidmouth Beach (Jacob's Ladder to Sailing Club)

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Esplanade: leads all year

Source: East Devon District Council. Rules set by East Devon District Council. 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

• Track matting on the Town beach: About 200 square metres of track matting over the pebbles for wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs, from May to late September (East Devon District Council, 2024).

Access source: East Devon District 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.

Dog walks nearby

• Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast8.9 km · Moderate, starts under 1 km away
• Salcombe Hill7.4 km · Moderate, starts 2 km away

Nearby restricted beaches

• Budleigh Salterton Beach (South Parade to Lime Kiln)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Beer Beach (west of Sea Hill path)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Seaton Beach (Castle Hill to Trevelyan Road)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Exmouth Beach (Octagon Café to Orcombe Point)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Dawlish Warren (slipway to Groyne 3)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
• Red Rock BeachDogs banned 1 May to 30 September