Lewes District Council: dog rules

Rules added

• Pick up after your dog on any land open to the public.
• There are no district-wide lead or no-dog zones, so follow local signs.

Renewed November 2023 for three years.

Source: Lewes 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.

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Beaches with dog rules

• Seaford (Edinburgh Road to West View)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Countryside

• South Downs National Park, Ditchling BeaconOn a lead in season