Here’s part two of our guide to some of the best dog-friendly beaches in Devon.

Croyton Cove Beach
Croyton Cove, or Gentleman’s Cove as it was previously known, is one of the hidden delights. The cove has plenty of rock pools to explore, colorful beach huts to use, a stretch of sandy beach, and even the occasional dolphin sighting. Dogs are not allowed between May and September.

Sidmouth Beaches
Sidmouth is one of Devon’s most popular seaside towns and throughout its history has been home to royalty and some of the biggest celebrities including the Grand Duchess of Russia, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Princess Victoria. The city has a wealth of charms and attractions, as well as great beaches with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site just a stone’s throw away. Dogs are not allowed between May and September.

Dawlish town beach
The beach is a short walk from Dawlish town center and is a great place to take a boat trip around the bay, where you can see dolphins or try your hand at fishing and catch your own dinner. Fortunately, there are plenty of restaurants and of course traditional fish and chip shops in case your catch doesn’t pan out. Dogs are allowed along the waterfront from the slipway by the railway station to 230 meters before Red Rock at Dawlish Warren (Red Rock is the name given to the red rocky outcropping).

exmouth beach
Exmouth Beach boasts one of the longest stretches of beach along the South Devon coast with two miles of golden sand, as well as a two mile long promenade with many English seaside favourites, such as swing and miniature golf. Exmouth also marks the beginning of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, one of the most fascinating and significant stretches of coastline to be found anywhere in the world. Dogs are not allowed between May and September.

budleigh salterton
The beach is 2.5 miles long and is largely made up of pebbles. This stretch of Devon coastline is part of the westernmost section of the Jurassic Coast and its high cliffs are made of the distinctive red Devonian sandstone. The beach is popular with families with a beachside cafe and beach huts. Dogs are not allowed between May and September.

shaldon beach
Shaldon Beach is a mix of sand and pebbles with great views of Teignmouth on the opposite shore and Dartmoor to the rear. The beach has long proved popular with local families. Dogs are not allowed between May and September.