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Can my dog go on Sandscale Haws (Roanhead Beach)?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- On a lead
| Summer | The National Trust asks you to keep dogs close or on a lead from March to July, when birds nest, and on a lead in winter for the feeding shorebirds. Keep dogs out of the dune pools, where natterjack toads breed. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on a lead. |
| Also | Livestock graze here all year. |
| Parking | National Trust car park at Roanhead. |
On the map
Nearest beaches: Askam Beach (2.4 miles), Haverigg Beach (2.5 miles), Earnse Bay (4.7 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 Sandscale Haws (Roanhead Beach)?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead. In summer: The National Trust asks you to keep dogs close or on a lead from March to July, when birds nest, and on a lead in winter for the feeding shorebirds. Keep dogs out of the dune pools, where natterjack toads breed. In winter: Dogs allowed on a lead.