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Can my dog go on Branksome Chine to Alum Chine (west side)?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Branksome Chine to Alum Chine (west side) all year round.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
| Summer | Dogs allowed all year. (From Branksome Chine Beach Office to western side of Alum Chine.) |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed. |
Dog-friendly places nearby
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Park or walk · 0.7 miles
Pinecliff GardensBCP CouncilDogs: Welcome in the gardens.
“Dogs are allowed in the gardens.” Their page
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Restaurant · 1.3 miles
Key WestDogs: Inside and on the terrace, on a lead.
“All dogs are welcome inside and on the terrace as we are a dog-friendly restaurant; All dogs should be kept on leads at all times.” Their page
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Park or walk · 1.4 miles
Coy Pond GardensBCP CouncilDogs: Welcome in the gardens.
“Dogs are allowed in the gardens.” Their page
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Park or walk · 1.5 miles
Luscombe ValleyBCP CouncilDogs: Close control. Short lead near livestock and from 1 March to 31 July.
“Dogs must be on a short lead when livestock is near and during the bird breeding season from 1 March to 31 July. At other times dogs must be under close control.” 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: Middle Chine to Durley Chine (0.5 miles), Durley Chine Beach (0.7 miles), Canford Cliffs Beach (0.9 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). Read them at the source: BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) 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 Branksome Chine to Alum Chine (west side)?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Branksome Chine to Alum Chine (west side) all year round. In summer: Dogs allowed all year. (From Branksome Chine Beach Office to western side of Alum Chine.) In winter: Dogs allowed.