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Can my dog go on Beadnell Bay?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 31 August.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
- Part of the beach closed to dogs
| Summer | Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 31 August: the fenced Long Nanny shorebird area at the north end. Dogs can pass outside it on a short lead, under 1 m. The rest of the bay stays open to dogs. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 September to 30 April. |
| Also | The National Trust doesn't publish exact dates for the breeding season. We show May to August, so check the signs. |
Where to go instead
Beadnell Bay away from the Long Nanny fencing stays open to dogs.
On the map
Nearest beaches: Low Newton Beach (1.8 miles), Embleton Bay (2.8 miles), Seahouses Beach (3.8 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by the landowner, the National Trust, not the council. Read them at the source: National Trust page.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Beadnell Bay?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 31 August. In summer: Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 31 August: the fenced Long Nanny shorebird area at the north end. Dogs can pass outside it on a short lead, under 1 m. The rest of the bay stays open to dogs. In winter: Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 September to 30 April.
Where can I take my dog near Beadnell Bay instead?
Beadnell Bay away from the Long Nanny fencing stays open to dogs.