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Dog-Friendly Activities in Cornwall

24 hours in dog-friendly Cornwall…

Cornwall is proud of its dog-friendly credentials and the area welcomes pampered pooches with open arms. From all-year-round, dog-friendly beaches to attractions that extend a warm welcome to our four-legged friends, Cornwall is a great place to visit if you’re holidaying with your pawsome pal.

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Let’s explore dog-friendly activities in Cornwall…

So, if you could plan the best day out for your doggy in Cornwall, where would you begin?

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Dog-Friendly Activities in Cornwall

Booking a dog-friendly caravan park in Cornwall is the perfect choice for a memorable holiday with your best friend.

There are a number of sites that welcome dogs and one of the most popular is Harlyn Sands Holiday Park which boasts loads of dog-friendly beaches close by such as:

There are a number of attractions you can bring your dogs along to nearby including:

Rows of white static caravan homes with small verandas are set in a grassy holiday park on a sunny day. A stay at a caravan park is the ideal base to try the dog-friendly activities in Cornwall.

Dog-Friendly Holiday Parks in Cornwall

Other caravan parks where you and your pooch can stay include Lizard Point Holiday Park in Heston, which has its very own Woof Park where your beloved pup can enjoy some exercise and meet other dogs, too, as well as:

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Camel Trail

So that’s the accommodation sorted, what next?

Let’s start with an early morning walk anywhere along the 18 mile Camel Trail which links Padstow, Wadebridge and Bodmin.

A great setting for a dog walk (dogs should be under control at all times), the trail is within an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty, so the views aren’t bad either!

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Dog-Friendly Eateries in Cornwall

You should have both worked up an appetite by now, so let’s head to Wadebridge for a healthy breakfast.

Dog-friendly Relish Food & Drink is the perfect place to stop off for a hearty morning bite-to-eat before heading out for the day.

There are more dog-friendly eateries in Wadebridge than you can shake a stick at, but here are just a few for starters:

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Dog-Friendly Activities in Cornwall – Eden Project

Next stop, Eden Project!

A short drive in the car from Wadebridge, the attraction welcomes dogs on leads and is one of the premier tourist attractions in Cornwall.

This eco-friendly venue has been welcoming visitors for more than 20 years and is constantly evolving.

Visitors can explore over 30 acres of gardens and indoor biomes which help to showcase various eco-systems from around the world.

Other dog-friendly attractions in Cornwall include:

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St Austell

Near the Eden Project is the enchanting Cornish town of St Austell which is the perfect spot for picking up lunch and heading to the beach for more doggy walks.

Try cafes such as:

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Dog-Friendly Beaches in Cornwall

The area also has several dog-friendly beaches near St Austell, including:

These beaches welcome dogs all year round and are ideal for letting your four-legged friend go for a run and a paddle while you tuck into your lunch and soak up the idyllic surroundings.

There are so many dog-friendly beaches in Cornwall you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Stand-out beaches loved by dogs and humans alike include:

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Dog-Friendly Eateries

You can’t beat a dog walk followed by a delicious meal out, whether at a gourmet restaurant or a gastro pub, and Cornwall certainly delivers on this front.

If you’re heading out from a beach walk near St Austell, the following dog-friendly eateries are all within a short drive of here: 

A wooden sign reading "Coastal Path" points towards a narrow trail along a grassy cliff, with the sea in the background and a person hiking ahead. Walks along the coastal path are some of the most popular dog-friendly activities in Cornwall.

South West Coastal Path

If you want to make sure your handsome hound sleeps well and enjoys the best doggy dreams ever then how about a final walk before bed?

The South West Coastal Path hugs the coast of Cornwall along its 630-mile route.

Whenever you are in Cornwall, you are sure to be close enough to the path to head out for a dog walk.

Not only will your beloved pet be happy, but you will also be rewarded with some simply spectacular views along the way.

Accommodation in Cornwall

Lizard Point Holiday Park

Taken at Lizard Point Holiday Park, a perfect base for dog-friendly activities in Cornwall. A cream-coloured static caravan with a small deck, surrounded by green grass and bushes, with a gravel path leading to the entrance.

Treat your pooch to a stay at Lizard Point Holiday Park! With its own Woof Park and nearby coastal walks, it’s the perfect destination for dogs and their humans to unwind.

Harlyn Sands Holiday Park

A beige mobile static caravan with a white deck and a car parked beside it, set in a grassy area on a cloudy day. Taken at Harlyn Sands Holiday Park, a perfect base for dog-friendly activities in Cornwall.

Enjoy a dog-friendly getaway at Harlyn Sands! With stunning beaches nearby and plenty of activities, it’s the ideal spot for a memorable holiday with your furry friend.