A Guide to the Best Things to do in Cornwall with Dogs

Uncover the top things to do in Cornwall with dogs

Cornwall is an incredibly popular location for a dog-friendly break, and it’s easy to see why! With over 148 dog-friendly beaches, 412 walking trails and a wealth of attractions, you’ll never be short of things to do in Cornwall with your dog.

Want to treat your pooch to a sandy walk along the coast? Be sure to head to some of the best beaches the county has to offer, such as Porthkidney Beach which allows dogs year round and Pedn Vounder Beach with its cliff-top walks.

Dog-friendly attractions in Cornwall

You’ll be surprised at the sheer number of dog-friendly attractions in Cornwall! From the Eden Project to the Bodmin & Wenford Railway, you can really enjoy a unique day out together.

On a sunny day, you can look forward to venturing to one of the many dog-friendly places in Cornwall too, including Loe Bar and Lizard Point.

Find out more dog-friendly things to do in Cornwall below…

Trewidden Garden

Trewidden
Penzance
TR20 8TT

01736 364275

An elegant, Grade II manor house set in 15 acres of magnificent spring gardens in Cornwall.
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Truro to Roseworthy Circular Walk

Truro to Roseworthy Circular Walk
Edward St
Truro City Centre

Truro to Roseworthy Circular Walk offers you and your loved ones a superb opportunity to follow along the Kenwyn Piver and enjoy the Victoria Gardens, where the elaborate Victorian system of weir gates await.
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Watergate Bay

TR8 4AA

A large, popular beach perfect for hours of family seaside entertainment and regularly picking up swells from the Atlantic, making it the perfect surfing hotspot.
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Wheal Prosper Tin Mine

Wheal Prosper Tin Mine
Rinsey
Helston
TR13 9TS

Wheal Prosper Tin Mine is a dramatically situated historical landmark, found on the cliff tops overlooking Rinsey Cove. Find this Cornwall thing to do between Porthleven and Praa Sands, a short distance from Penzance.
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Wherrytown Beach

Wherrytown Beach
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4NX

Come to this Cornwall beach and enjoy the long stretch of pebbles that rests between Penzance and Newlyn. Here, you will find clean and safe waters for swimming, as well as easy access to and from the promenade.
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Whipsiderry Beach

Whipsiderry Beach
Near Newquay
Cornwall
TR7 3LX

Voted in Sunday Times Europe’s Best Beaches is Whipsiderry Beach. This hidden gem near Newquay is quiet and sheltered, home to caves, rock pools and dry sand for sheltered sunbathing.
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Widemouth Bay Beach

Widemouth Bay
Near Bude
Cornwall
EX23 0AH

If you’re visiting North Cornwall with your family, be sure to add Widemouth Bay to your things-to-do list! The long and open bay has been popular with families and surfers for years, and it is easy to see why!
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Widemouth Bay to Pentire Point

Widemouth Bay
Bude
Cornwall

Enjoy the breath-taking ANOB from Widemouth Bay to Pentire Point, where a collection of beaches, bays and coves await, as well as the highest cliffs in Cornwall.
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