Can my dog go on Saunton Sands?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Saunton Sands all year round.
The rules through the year
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- Dogs allowed
| Summer | Dogs allowed all year. Keep them on a lead in front of the beach huts and inside the fenced dunes. Dogs are not allowed on the small space to the right of the slipway. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed, with the same lead areas. |
On the map
Nearest beaches: Crow Point (2.4 miles), Westward Ho! Beach (Sandymere Bridge to Northam Burrows) (2.7 miles), Croyde Bay (2.7 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by the landowner, Christie Estates, not the council. Read them at the source: Saunton beach 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 Saunton Sands?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Saunton Sands all year round. In summer: Dogs allowed all year. Keep them on a lead in front of the beach huts and inside the fenced dunes. Dogs are not allowed on the small space to the right of the slipway. In winter: Dogs allowed, with the same lead areas.