🐾 Beach restrictions lift on 1 October — all Dorset beaches welcome dogs again•🐾 Charmouth Beach: dog-friendly year-round — fossil hunting season in full swing•🐾 Purbeck heathland: keep dogs on leads near ground-nesting birds (April–July)•🐾 Shell Bay, Studland: dog-friendly year-round — no restrictions at the north end•🐾 Damory Vets Blandford: 24/7 emergency service — 01258 452626•🐾 Vets Now Bournemouth: out-of-hours emergency — 01202 859933•🐾 Blue-green algae alert: avoid still water in hot weather — check EA website•🐾 Brownsea Island: dogs on leads at all times — red squirrel conservation area•🐾 RSPB Arne: dogs on leads — Dartford warblers nesting on heathland•🐾 Golden Cap: steep clay paths — slippery after rain, bring paw wax•🐾 Corfe Castle: National Trust car park — dogs welcome on the earthworks•🐾 River Frome at Moreton: excellent swimming — chalk stream, cold and clear•🐾 Hod Hill: National Trust free car park — dogs welcome on the hillfort•🐾 Cranborne Chase: International Dark Sky Reserve — best stargazing in October•🐾 Weymouth beach: seasonal restrictions 1 May–30 September on central section•🐾 Sandbanks Beach: seasonal restrictions 1 May–30 September•🐾 Abbotsbury Swannery: NO dogs permitted — not even guide dogs•🐾 Monkey World: dogs not permitted inside — free kennels available on site•🐾 South West Coast Path: entire Dorset section is public footpath — free access•🐾 Maiden Castle: free access at all times — English Heritage site•🐾 Beach restrictions lift on 1 October — all Dorset beaches welcome dogs again•🐾 Charmouth Beach: dog-friendly year-round — fossil hunting season in full swing•🐾 Purbeck heathland: keep dogs on leads near ground-nesting birds (April–July)•🐾 Shell Bay, Studland: dog-friendly year-round — no restrictions at the north end•🐾 Damory Vets Blandford: 24/7 emergency service — 01258 452626•🐾 Vets Now Bournemouth: out-of-hours emergency — 01202 859933•🐾 Blue-green algae alert: avoid still water in hot weather — check EA website•🐾 Brownsea Island: dogs on leads at all times — red squirrel conservation area•🐾 RSPB Arne: dogs on leads — Dartford warblers nesting on heathland•🐾 Golden Cap: steep clay paths — slippery after rain, bring paw wax•🐾 Corfe Castle: National Trust car park — dogs welcome on the earthworks•🐾 River Frome at Moreton: excellent swimming — chalk stream, cold and clear•🐾 Hod Hill: National Trust free car park — dogs welcome on the hillfort•🐾 Cranborne Chase: International Dark Sky Reserve — best stargazing in October•🐾 Weymouth beach: seasonal restrictions 1 May–30 September on central section•🐾 Sandbanks Beach: seasonal restrictions 1 May–30 September•🐾 Abbotsbury Swannery: NO dogs permitted — not even guide dogs•🐾 Monkey World: dogs not permitted inside — free kennels available on site•🐾 South West Coast Path: entire Dorset section is public footpath — free access•🐾 Maiden Castle: free access at all times — English Heritage site•
Hamworthy Park Beach, Poole
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Hamworthy Park Beach

Poole · East Dorset

Dogs welcome year-round

Year-round dog-friendly beach in Hamworthy Park, Poole. Calm, sheltered water on Poole Harbour. Good for swimming.

About Hamworthy Park Beach

Hamworthy Park Beach is a tranquil sandy beach on Poole Harbour, offering stunning views towards the Purbeck Hills. It's a designated dog beach, allowing off-lead play all year round, making it an ideal spot for dog walkers seeking a peaceful outing with their canine companions. The adjacent park provides additional amenities for a full day out.

Notable features: Views over Poole Harbour and Purbeck Hills, adjacent park with play area and paddling pool, shallow waters, Lake Pier

🐾 Dog Information

Dog Tips

Dogs allowed all year, off lead on the beach. Dogs should be on a lead on the promenade at all times. Shallow waters, so high tide is best for swimming. Recall needed.

Best Time to Visit

Quieter outside of peak summer and school holidays. The beach is in Poole Harbour, so calm swimming conditions are common. High tide is best for swimming due to shallow waters.

Hazards to be aware of

Busy with swimmers (especially in summer), Rip currents (especially near groynes and headlands), Cold water shock, Youths jumping off Lake pier into shallow water

Parking

Hamworthy Park Surface Car Park (42-60 spaces) at Lulworth Avenue, BH15 4DJ. Paid parking from 15 March to 31 October (e.g., £1.50 for 2 hours, £2.70 for 5.5 hours). Free parking from 1 November to 14 March. Can get very busy in summer.

Postcode for sat nav: BH15 4DJ

Facilities

Public toilets (including accessible), refreshments (cafe/kiosk), children's play area, seasonal paddling pool (May-Sept). No lifeguards. Dog waste bins and showers are UNKNOWN.

Accessibility

Accessible toilets with RADAR key access. No ramp access to the beach, only steps. Flat, tarmac promenade with level access from the car park and cafe.

Nearby Dog-Friendly Pubs

The Yachtsman

Lake Drive, Hamworthy, BH15 4LW

The Crown Hotel

Poole town centre

Nearby Cafés & Restaurants

The Cafe in the Park

on-site refreshments

Millie's Cove

very dog friendly, some gluten free options, non dairy milk options and very friendly staff

The Cowshed

dog-friendly, 10 min drive from Poole centre

Location

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Postcode: BH15 4DJ

Nearby Dog Walks

Delph Woods, Broadstone

Ancient oak woodland on the edge of Poole

1–3 miles depending on routes chosenEasy🐾🐾🐾
5.5 km away
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Beach restriction information provided by BCP Council. Always check local signage on arrival as restrictions can change.
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