Council of the Isles of Scilly: dog rules

Rules added

• No dogs on Porthcressa or Porthmellon beaches at any time, or on the land next to the tourist information centre (Beaches layer).
• Old Town Beach: no dogs 9am to 7pm.
• Dogs on a lead at all times along Hugh Town's main streets (The Bank, Hugh Street, Silver Street, The Parade, The Strand, Lower Strand, Church Street, Ingrams' Opening) and at Holgates Green picnic area.
• Dogs on a lead on marked seabird breeding grounds from 1 April to 20 September.
• No dogs on the Garrison playing field, Five Islands School field, games pitches or enclosed play areas.

From the council's dog control leaflet. Its layout doesn't make clear whether the Old Town ban is all year or May to September only.

Source: Council of the Isles of Scilly. 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

• Porthcressa BeachDogs banned all year
• Porthmellon BeachDogs banned all year