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Block Sands and Fish Sands, Hartlepool Headland
No dogs on Block Sands or Fish Sands from 1 May to 30 September.
Source: Hartlepool Borough Council: beach ban for dogs, checked 26 Oct 2026 · Report a change
Two small beaches on Hartlepool's old Headland, both closed to dogs through the summer months.
Dog facts
- Good to know
- Council rule: no dogs 1 May to 30 September. Check the signs on the day.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Seaton Carew beach, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool 1.9 milesSeasonal ban
- The Boathouse and Terrace, Redcar 7.2 milesDog friendly
- Cleveland Hotel, Redcar 7.2 milesDog friendly
- Armada Guesthouse, Redcar 7.2 milesDog friendly
- Lobster Inn, Redcar 7.2 milesDog friendly
- Locke Park Café, Redcar 7.2 milesDog friendly
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Signs changed at Block Sands and Fish Sands, Hartlepool Headland?
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