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Can my dog go on Gibraltar Point Beach?
Yes from 2 September to 31 March. No from 1 April to 1 September, when dogs are banned.
The rules through the year
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- Dogs allowed
- No dogs
| Summer | No dogs on the beach or foreshore from 1 April to 1 September. This protects shorebirds. Keep dogs on a lead on the reserve paths. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on a short lead on the beach and foreshore from 2 September to 31 March. |
| Parking | Reserve car park. |
Where to go instead
Skegness's north beach, outside the town's ban area, is open to dogs.
On the map
Nearest beaches: Skegness Beach (3.4 miles), Ingoldmells Beach (6.8 miles), Anderby Creek (11.4 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by the landowner, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, not the council. Read them at the source: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve 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 Gibraltar Point Beach?
Yes from 2 September to 31 March. No from 1 April to 1 September, when dogs are banned. In summer: No dogs on the beach or foreshore from 1 April to 1 September. This protects shorebirds. Keep dogs on a lead on the reserve paths. In winter: Dogs allowed on a short lead on the beach and foreshore from 2 September to 31 March.
Where can I take my dog near Gibraltar Point Beach instead?
Skegness's north beach, outside the town's ban area, is open to dogs.