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Tendring District Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- 1 May to 30 September: no dogs on signed parts of Harwich, Dovercourt, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton and Brightlingsea beaches (Beaches layer), and dogs on a lead on the cliff paths and promenades beside them.
- No dogs in most children's play areas. Pick up: £100 fixed penalty.
- Put your dog on a lead if an officer asks.
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
- Harwich (Outpart East to Low Lighthouse)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Dovercourt beachesDogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Walton-on-the-Naze (central and north)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Frinton (Connaught Ave to Cambridge Rd)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Holland-on-Sea (two stretches)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Clacton (Pier to Martello Bay, and north-east)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
- Brightlingsea (West Marsh Point)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September