Can my dog go on Bowleaze Cove?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Bowleaze Cove all year round.
Dorset Council's dog rules are being renewed from 1 January 2027. We will update these pages as soon as the new rules are published.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
| Summer | Dogs allowed all year. |
|---|---|
| Winter | Dogs allowed. |
Dog-friendly places nearby
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Restaurant · 0.2 miles
Drift Bar & GrillDogs: At the outside seating.
“Bowleaze Cove — Enjoy outdoor seating at Drift or Southside Bar & Grill…” Their page
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Restaurant · 0.2 miles
Southside Bar & Grill / Southside Pizza & GrillDogs: At the outside seating.
“Your four-legged friends are welcome in … Southside Bar & Grill at Bowleaze Cove.” Their page
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Park or walk · 1.1 miles
Lodmoor nature reserveRSPB-managedDogs: On the dog-friendly trails only, on a lead.
“Dogs are welcome on the designated dog friendly trails; keeping your dog on a lead” Their page
Each place says on its own website that dogs are welcome (checked 17 October 2026). Places change their rules, so check with them before you go. Distances are as the crow flies.
On the map
Nearest beaches: Weymouth Beach (Greenhill Groyne to Overcombe) (1.2 miles), Weymouth Central Beach (Greenhill Groyne to dog exercise area) (2.1 miles), Weymouth Beach dog exercise area (by the Pavilion) (2.2 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Dorset Council. Read them at the source: Dorset Council dogs on beaches.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Bowleaze Cove?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Bowleaze Cove all year round. In summer: Dogs allowed all year. In winter: Dogs allowed.