Swanage & Purbeck has 64 dog-friendly places: 17 dog-friendly pubs, 11 cafés and places to eat, 11 walks and beaches, 6 days out and 8 places to stay. Here is where we would start with a dog.
Where to start in Swanage & Purbeck
Best dog walkOld Harry RocksDogs welcome under close control, keep on lead near cliffsBest dog-friendly beachShell BayDogs on lead at access points, seasonal 2m lead 1 May to 30 SepBest off-lead spotThe Downs and Prince Albert GardensDogs allowed off lead under controlBest dog-friendly pubThe Black SwanGround floor dedicated to dogs, water bowls and doggie ice creamBest coffee or biteNational Trust Tea-room at Corfe CastleDogs on leads welcome indoors and outdoors, gourmet dog treats soldBest rainy-day optionTawny's Wine BarDogs welcome inside all day and into the eveningWhere to stayPurbeck House Hotel and Louisa LodgeDogs welcomed with treats, some rooms with garden access
Dog-friendly Swanage & Purbeck: good to know
- 6 dog-friendly beaches nearby — several have summer restrictions, so check the “dogs welcome today” status before you set off.
- 9 places welcome dogs indoors, not just in the garden.
- 5 spots for a good off-lead run.
- Plenty of spots lay on water bowls and treats for your dog.
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