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Can my dog go on Blast Beach?

📍 Dawdon, North East England Dogs allowed all year

Yes. Dogs are allowed on Blast Beach all year round.

The rules through the year

SummerDogs allowed all year. Keep them on a lead around livestock on the National Trust clifftops, and watch the cliff edges.
WinterDogs allowed.

On the map

Nearest beaches: Hawthorn Hive (0.7 miles), Seaham Slope Beach (1.5 miles), Seaham Hall Beach (1.5 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 Blast Beach?

Yes. Dogs are allowed on Blast Beach all year round. In summer: Dogs allowed all year. Keep them on a lead around livestock on the National Trust clifftops, and watch the cliff edges. In winter: Dogs allowed.

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