THE NORTH EAST BEACHES WITH DOG BANS IN PLACE BETWEEN MAY 1 AND SEPTEMBER 30
Source: Chronicle Live (Extract)
Posted: June 4, 2023
These are the North East beaches where dogs are banned between May 1 and September 30 each year.
From Northumberland down to County Durham, the North East has some beautiful beaches.
And in the summer the coastline can be packed with families looking to enjoy a day in the sun. But each year between May 1 and September 30, some of the region’s popular beaches become subject to a dog ban, preventing owners from walking their dogs on the beach.
The ban is part of a Public Space Protection Order and anyone seen breaching the ban could be prosecuted. So, it’s important to know where the restrictions are in place.
A number of dog bans are now in force on beaches in Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. While there were talks of a ban being implemented on Seaham beach in County Durham between 10am and 3pm from May until September, the council recently announced that following a public consultation, these proposals were not implemented.
These are the North East beaches where dogs are banned between May 1 and September 30 each year.
Whitley Bay (south)
The North Tyneside Council website states that Whitley Bay (south) is subject to annual summer beach restrictions, as designated under Public Space Protection Orders.
Dogs can be walked on the section of Whitley Bay beach north of Panama Gardens.
The restrictions run from May 1 to September 30 and signs are displayed at every location. Breaking the law could lead to prosecution.
Cullercoats Bay
Cullercoats Bay in North Tyneside is subject to annual summer beach restrictions, as designated under Public Space Protection Orders.
The restrictions run from May 1 to September 30 and signs are displayed at every location.
King Edward’s
King Edward’s Bay is subject to annual summer beach restrictions, as designated under Public Space Protection Orders.
The restrictions run from May 1 to September 30 and signs are displayed at every location.
Tynemouth Longsands (south)
The North Tyneside Council website states that Tynemouth Longsands (south) is subject to annual summer beach restrictions, as designated under Public Space Protection Orders.
Dogs can be walked at the northern end of Tynemouth Longsands, towards Cullercoats.
The restrictions run from May 1 to September 30 and signs are displayed at every location. Breaking the law could lead to prosecution.
Sandhaven Beach
Dogs are not allowed on Sandhaven Beach between May 1 and September 30 between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
South Tyneside Council explains that dogs are allowed on Littlehaven Beach (next to Sandhaven) and Marsden Beach throughout the year.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
The Northumberland County Council website states that dogs are not allowed on the section of beach at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea from the breakwater at Church Point to the beach access from the promenade at Sidney Crescent, between May 1 to September 30 each year.
Blyth
The Northumberland County Council website states that dogs are not allowed on the section of beach at Blyth from the beach access at Beachway to the beach access at the southern end of the Links Road car park, between May 1 to September 30 each year.
Roker
The dog exclusion zones apply to Roker beach between May 1 and September 30.
Seaburn
The dog exclusion zones apply to a limited stretch of beach at Seaburn between May 1 and September 30.
