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Central Bedfordshire Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Lead of 2 metres or less in cemeteries, on marked pitches, on A and B roads with their pavements and verges, and in some car parks, picnic sites and wildlife areas such as Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Tree Cathedral.
No dogs in enclosed play areas, games areas or education areas.
Lead when an officer or ranger asks.

Source: Central Bedfordshire 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.