A dog-friendly guide to Cornwall
In summertime, families flock to its coastline for sandy ice creams in the sea breeze and paddling in its bracing, turquoise waters. While there are bans in place on some beaches during this time, these end in late October, meaning that in winter, dog owners get the run of its ample coastline.
With so much love for our pets in Cornwall, you will be hard pressed to find many places that don't accept dogs. But with so much choice comes a difficult conundrum: which will be the most dog-friendly? Here's my expert guide for the best dog-friendly places to eat, sleep and explore in Cornwall.
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Dog-friendly holidays in Cornwall needn't be just about the coastline – although the beaches here are truly spectacular. There are walks on the South West Coast Path, castles to sniff (both inside and out), and plenty of family attractions to keep everybody in your party happy.
Fill your days with these five brilliant dog-friendly days out in Cornwall.
Tintagel Castle
This island fortress has a certain magic about it. Perhaps it's the utterly dramatic location on the coast just north of Padstow, or perhaps it's the connections to King Arthur. Either way, walking the dog around this epic ruin is a worthy day out. There's a small sandy beach when the tide is low, a striking sculpture of King Arthur himself, and a dog-friendly café with dog-safe ice cream, too.
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