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Adur District Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Dogs on a lead on all streets, allotments, car parks, cemeteries and closed churchyards, and at named sites such as Widewater Lagoon.
No dogs in enclosed play areas.
Dogs allowed on all Adur beaches all year.
One person can walk at most six dogs.

Source: Adur District Council. Checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Named parks, paths and places