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Can my dog go on Lihou Island?

Guernsey, Channel Islands No dogs all year

No. Dogs are not allowed on Lihou Island at any time of year.

The rules through the year

SummerNo dogs on Lihou Island or the causeway out to it, all year.
WinterNo dogs, all year.
AlsoLihou is a protected wetland, reached by a tidal causeway.

Where to go instead

On the map

Nearest beaches: L'Erée Bay (1.0 miles), Perelle Bay (1.3 miles), Rocquaine Bay (1.6 miles).

Where this comes from

These rules are set by the States of Guernsey. Read them at the source: States of Guernsey: 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 Lihou Island?

No. Dogs are not allowed on Lihou Island at any time of year. In summer: No dogs on Lihou Island or the causeway out to it, all year. In winter: No dogs, all year.

Where can I take my dog near Lihou Island instead?

Rocquaine Bay, where dogs are allowed all year.

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