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Teignbridge District Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Beside roads, pavements, footpaths and cycle paths, dogs must be on a fixed lead of 1 metre or less.
Dogs on a lead in signed areas and when an officer asks. No dogs in signed exclusion areas such as play parks.
No more than six dogs per person, including professional walkers. Pick up and carry enough bags.
Some beaches ban dogs from 1 April to 30 September (Beaches layer). £100 fixed penalty.

From a 2022 local press report. The council's own list of lead areas is not added yet.

Source: Teignbridge 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.

Beaches with dog rules

Teignmouth Beach (Eastcliff slipway to the Point)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
Shaldon Beach (Clipper Quay stretch)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
Dawlish Town Beach and Coryton CoveDogs banned 1 May to 30 September
Dawlish Warren (slipway to Groyne 3)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
Red Rock BeachDogs banned 1 May to 30 September