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Plymouth City Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

No more than six dogs per person, including commercial walkers.
Dogs on a lead in part of Central Park, Efford and Weston Mill cemeteries, the crematorium at The Park, Houndiscombe Park, Moor View Park, Pounds House, Stoke Damerel Park, Thorn Park and West Hoe Park, and inside marked sports pitches.
No dogs in play areas, bowling and putting greens, croquet lawns, crazy golf, skate parks or signed school grounds.
Dogs can be off the lead in all other parks and open spaces, including nature reserves and the foreshore. Pick up and carry bags. £100 fixed penalty.

New order in force from 21 October 2026.

Source: Plymouth City 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