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Westmorland and Furness Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

  • One person can walk at most six dogs.
  • Leads and no-dog areas in the places listed in the order, and leads when an officer asks.

Order from 15 November 2024 for three years.

Source: Westmorland and Furness 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.

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  • Lake District National Park, GrasmereShort lead 1 March to 31 July