Summer beach dog controls
Published: 14 April 2022
The Isle of Wight has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and most are dog-friendly. However during the summer season, some of our beaches are off limits or restricted to dogs between 1 May to September 30.
You could get a £100 fixed penalty fine for anyone caught with their dog in restricted areas during this time – or up to £1,000 if prosecuted in court.
A full list of the beaches where the restrictions are in place between May and September can be found on the council website
Cabinet lead for waste, environment and heritage, Councillor Jonathan Bacon, said: “Our public space protection orders are there to ensure everyone – visitors and residents alike - can enjoy our parks and public spaces. It means that owners must clear up after their dogs – you can use any public bin and not just dog specific bins - and keep your dog under control and abide by the restrictions that are in place. The orders are also in place to preserve wildlife areas in our beautiful Island biosphere.
“Most dog owners are responsible people but we all know of, or have seen, some owners who don’t control their dogs and have no respect for others. The orders make sure we have the powers to deal with the few who don’t act responsibly."
A full list of the beaches and other areas where the restrictions are in place, as well as further information about dog micro-chipping and reporting an incident, can be found on our website .
However, the good news for our pampered pooches is that there are still plenty of beaches that welcome dogs all year round. You can find a list of these on the Visit Isle of Wight website , as well as plenty of other great ideas on exploring with your dog.
You could get a £100 fixed penalty fine for anyone caught with their dog in restricted areas during this time – or up to £1,000 if prosecuted in court.
A full list of the beaches where the restrictions are in place between May and September can be found on the council website
Cabinet lead for waste, environment and heritage, Councillor Jonathan Bacon, said: “Our public space protection orders are there to ensure everyone – visitors and residents alike - can enjoy our parks and public spaces. It means that owners must clear up after their dogs – you can use any public bin and not just dog specific bins - and keep your dog under control and abide by the restrictions that are in place. The orders are also in place to preserve wildlife areas in our beautiful Island biosphere.
“Most dog owners are responsible people but we all know of, or have seen, some owners who don’t control their dogs and have no respect for others. The orders make sure we have the powers to deal with the few who don’t act responsibly."
A full list of the beaches and other areas where the restrictions are in place, as well as further information about dog micro-chipping and reporting an incident, can be found on our website .
However, the good news for our pampered pooches is that there are still plenty of beaches that welcome dogs all year round. You can find a list of these on the Visit Isle of Wight website , as well as plenty of other great ideas on exploring with your dog.
