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Sefton Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- One person can walk at most six dogs.
- Lead of 2 metres or less on A and B roads, in cemeteries and in park picnic and family areas.
- No dogs in playgrounds, fenced pitches, games areas and bowling greens, or on marked pitches in season.
- Summer dog-free zones on Southport and Ainsdale beaches come from separate byelaws.
Order to April 2027.
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
- Southport (Pier south toward Pleasureland)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Ainsdale (200m either side of entrance)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September