Beach · Studland, Dorset
We rang aheadStudland Bay (National Trust dunes/heathland and beach guidance)
Dog access
On lead Mar-Sep
Entry
Free
Region
Dorset
We confirmed the dog policy with them on 20 July 2026.
Check before you go.
Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead, March to September.
Dogs welcome year-round at Studland Bay. Lead required on beach May to September, off-lead under close control October to April. Lead required in dunes and heathland March to July for ground-nesting birds and sand lizards. A year-round off-lead area is also designated. Dogs can swim in the sea off-lead all year. This is a National Trust lead requirement, not a ban. Dorset Council PSPO also applies.
Godlingston Heath and Agglestone Rock
Studland, Dorset
4 mi · Off-lead
Godlingston Heath and the Agglestone Rock near Studland in Dorset is a National Trust inland heath dog walk with off-lead sections outside nesting season.
Canford Heath
Poole, Dorset
3 mi · Off-lead
Canford Heath in Poole is a lowland heath nature reserve in Dorset where dogs are welcome under close control, with lead requirements during ground-nesting bird season.