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Ribble Valley Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

One person can walk at most four dogs.
Dogs on a lead in Clitheroe Cemetery and Whalley, Wiswell and Barrow Cemetery, and when asked.
No dogs in enclosed play areas, skate parks, courts, bowling and putting greens or marked pitches.

Order to 18 October 2029.

Source: Ribble Valley Borough 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.