Watergate Bay

Watergate Bay sits at the centre of the most dog-generous stretch of coast in Cornwall. Every major beach around it in our council-verified dataset welcomes dogs all year round: Whipsiderry, Fistral, Crantock, Holywell Bay and Mawgan Porth. On this coast the question is not whether you can take the dog to the beach, but which one.

Where can you eat and drink with a dog at Watergate Bay?

The bay itself is a two-mile arc of sand and surf, backed by a small cluster of places built around beach life. The View at Watergate Bay and the Lost Brewing Co taphouse lead the 15 reported dog-friendly spots in our directory, and Newquay's bigger cafe scene is ten minutes south.

What dog walks are near Watergate Bay?

For a walk with drama, the National Trust's Carnewas at Bedruthan clifftop route in our directory overlooks the famous rock stacks just north of the bay. String together Bedruthan, an off-lead hour at Mawgan Porth and lunch above the surf, and you have the definitive north Cornwall dog day.