Dog-friendly beaches in Swanage

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Swanage Beach

A sheltered mile of sand curving north from the pier, the safest family swimming on the Purbeck coast. Dorset Council allows dogs on the Front Beach from 1 October to 30 April only, so in season head north towards Ulwell or south to the ledges at Peveril Point. Leads are required on the roads and walkways beside the beach.

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