Can my dog go on Westward Ho! Beach (Sandymere Bridge to Northam Burrows)?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Westward Ho! Beach (Sandymere Bridge to Northam Burrows) all year round.
The rules through the year
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- Dogs allowed
| Summer | Dogs allowed all year. This covers the beach from Sandymere Bridge to the estuary. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed. |
| Also | Watch out for lambs and ground-nesting birds on Northam Burrows in spring. |
Dog-friendly places nearby
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Restaurant · 1.1 miles
The Pier HouseDogs: In the Sunset Bar and on the Sun Terrace. Not restaurant bookings.
“Four-legged friends are welcome in our Sunset Bar and on the Sun Terrace. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.” Their page
Each place says on its own website that dogs are welcome (checked 17 October 2026). Places change their rules, so check with them before you go. Distances are as the crow flies.
On the map
Nearest beaches: Westward Ho! Beach (south of Sandymere Bridge) (0.7 miles), Crow Point (2.1 miles), Instow Beach (2.3 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Torridge District Council. Read them at the source: Torridge District Council news.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Westward Ho! Beach (Sandymere Bridge to Northam Burrows)?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Westward Ho! Beach (Sandymere Bridge to Northam Burrows) all year round. In summer: Dogs allowed all year. This covers the beach from Sandymere Bridge to the estuary. In winter: Dogs allowed.