Lantern & Leash
Woolacombe Beach
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beach · Woolacombe · Devon

Woolacombe Beach

Year-round dog zones · limits elsewhere in summerLast checked July 2026

A three-mile Blue Flag surf beach on the north Devon coast with dedicated dog-friendly ends open all year.

Why dog owners love it

  • Dog-friendly zones at each end year-round
  • Huge space at low tide
  • Great for a post-walk surf

Good to know

  • Central section restricts dogs May–Sept
  • Lifeguarded in season
  • Paid parking behind the dunes