Northumberland County Council: dog rules

Rules added

• No dogs on marked parts of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Blyth beaches, 1 May to 30 September.
• Dogs on a lead (1.5 metres max) in cemeteries, burial grounds and memorial gardens, on A and B roads, and when an officer asks.
• No dogs in enclosed play areas, games areas or tennis courts. No more than six dogs per person.
• Pick up. £100 fixed penalty (£80 if paid within 7 days). Follow signs at roped-off bird nesting areas, such as Beadnell, in summer.

Renewal from 31 January 2026.

Source: Northumberland County 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

• Blyth Beach (Beachway to Links Road)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Newbiggin Bay (Church Point to Sidney Crescent)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Countryside

• Northumberland National Park, Cheviot HillsShort lead 1 March to 31 July