Can my dog go on Whitby West Beach?
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 West Pier to the beach steps about halfway along the beach chalets. Keep dogs on a lead on the promenade, including Battery Parade, from the Pavilion to the western end of the chalets, all year. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April. |
| Fine | £100 fixed penalty |
Where to go instead
On the map
Nearest beaches: Sandsend Beach (0.3 miles), Tate Hill Sands (2.3 miles), Saltwick Bay (3.5 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by North Yorkshire Council. Read them at the source: North Yorkshire Council 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 Whitby West Beach?
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 West Pier to the beach steps about halfway along the beach chalets. Keep dogs on a lead on the promenade, including Battery Parade, from the Pavilion to the western end of the chalets, all year. In winter: Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April.
What is the fine for taking a dog on Whitby West Beach during the ban?
North Yorkshire Council can issue a £100 fixed penalty.
Where can I take my dog near Whitby West Beach instead?
Tate Hill Sands, where dogs are allowed all year.