If you’re into amazing scenery, unspoiled beaches, and delicious food – Padstow and the surrounding area is the most magical place to explore with your pooch.
There are SO many dog-friendly places, come rain or shine!
Here are 9 beaches in the Padstow area that are dog-friendly year-round – perfect for exploring with your four-legged friend:
Harlyn Bay
Harlyn Bay is an ideal spot for taking your dog for a walk! This picturesque beach, located close to Padstow, boasts golden sand, sand dunes, low cliffs, and a seasonal lifeguard service. Best of all, it has been rated as one of the best dog-friendly beaches in Cornwall, meaning that your furry friend can enjoy a walk on the beach any time of year!
There is a large paid car park by the beach as well as toilets, a cafe/restaurant, and a shop.
For more info check out our full guide to Harlyn Bay.
Rock Beach
Rock Beach, located on the east side of the Camel Estuary opposite Padstow, is a great spot for dog walkers. At low tide, the long stretch of sand extends from Porthilly Cove in the north to Daymer Bay in the south, offering plenty of space to explore. If you’re coming from Padstow, there’s a convenient passenger ferry that will take you and your furry friend right to the beach.
There is parking nearby as well as a cafe/restaurant and shop.
For more info check out our full guide to Rock Beach.
Mother Ivey’s Bay
Located between Newquay and Padstow on the North Cornish coast, the beach is characterized by a pleasant sandy shore sheltered beneath steep cliffs. With the beach being somewhat hidden from view due to the above caravan site, it is usually fairly quiet – perfect for a peaceful walk with your pup.
The walk from Harlyn to the beach takes about twenty minutes and you can also access the beach directly from the caravan site. Even when the caravan site is full the beach is rarely too crowded. The area is steeped in history and legend, though the beach is known to locals only as Polventon Beach. It was only recently renamed Mother Ivey’s Bay after the legend of a local white witch who cursed a family.
All of this is sure to add to the adventure of taking your pup out for a walk at this beach.
For more info check out our full guide to Mother Ivey’s Bay.
Constantine Bay
Constantine Bay is a wide, sandy beach three miles west of Padstow.
Popular with surfers, the beach can be accessed via a ten-minute walk from Treyarnon if the car park is full.
For more info check out our full guide to Constantine Bay.