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East Devon District Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- Dogs are not allowed in council children's play areas or some sports fields.
- Dogs must be on a lead on roads and the pavements beside them.
- Put your dog on a lead if a council or police officer asks.
- One person can walk at most six dogs.
- Town beach zones at Exmouth, Sidmouth, Budleigh, Seaton and Beer: 1 May to 30 September (Beaches layer).
Exact zones are on the council's interactive map.
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.
Beaches with dog rules
- Exmouth Beach (Octagon Café to Orcombe Point)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 10am to 6pm
- Budleigh Salterton Beach (South Parade to Lime Kiln)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Sidmouth Beach (Jacob's Ladder to Sailing Club)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