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Can my dog go on Stokes Bay?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
- Part of the beach closed to dogs
| Summer | Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September: no dogs from the western edge of the Sailing Club slipway to the eastern edge of the GAFIRS slipway. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April. |
| Also | Gosport Borough Council's order came into force on 1 July 2023 for three years. We haven't seen it renewed, so check signs on the day. |
Where to go instead
On the map
Nearest beaches: Hot Walls Foreshore (0.6 miles), Gilkicker Point Beach (1.7 miles), Southsea Beach (Hovertravel to the Pyramids) (1.8 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Gosport Borough Council. Read them at the source: Gosport Borough Council dog order.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Stokes Bay?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September. In summer: Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September: no dogs from the western edge of the Sailing Club slipway to the eastern edge of the GAFIRS slipway. In winter: Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April.
Where can I take my dog near Stokes Bay instead?
Gilkicker Point Beach, where dogs are allowed all year.