Summerleaze Beach

Dogs on leads 21 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm

Source: Cornwall Council. Rules set by Cornwall 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

• Disabled access from the car park, with disabled toilets and a Changing Places toilet near the RNLI station.
• Beach wheelchairs from the Summerleaze Beach Office: book ahead on 01288 352226.
• Sand wheelchairs can also be hired from AdSurf (07481 780235); the Changing Places toilet has an electric hoist (Visit Bude).

Access source: Breaks in Cornwall (2025) and Accessible Countryside (2021 guide), 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

• Bude - Coast & Canal9.1 km · Moderate, starts under 1 km away

Nearby restricted beaches

• Crooklets BeachDogs banned 15 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Widemouth BeachDogs banned 15 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Crackington HavenDogs banned 15 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• Westward Ho! Beach (south of Sandymere Bridge)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Polzeath BeachDogs banned 15 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
• St George's WellDogs banned 1 July to 31 August, 10am to 6pm