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Torbay Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Pick up after your dog anywhere in Torbay, including beaches, parks, woods and Coast and Countryside Trust land. Not having a bag is no excuse.
Main beaches ban dogs 1 May to 30 September (Beaches layer). Dogs on a lead on the promenades beside those beaches in that season, and on roads and pavements.
Dog-friendly all year: Anstey's Cove, Babbacombe, Livermead Sands, Goodrington Sands North, Fairy Cove, Shoalstone, Fishcombe Cove and Saltern Cove.

Lead and no-dog zones are not added yet.

Source: Torbay 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