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Longsands Beach
Dogs can use the northern end all year. Dogs are not allowed on the south end from 1 May to 30 September; signs show the ban area.
Source: North Tyneside Council, Longsands Beach, checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report a change
Tynemouth's long surf beach between the priory headland and Cullercoats, with lifeguards in summer.

Dog facts
- Good to know
- Council rule: no dogs 1 May to 30 September on the south end (the north end stays open all year). Check the signs on the day.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- The Tynemouth Castle Inn, Tynemouth 0.1 milesDog rooms
- The Dolphin (Top Dolphin), Tynemouth 0.5 milesDog friendly
- Tynemouth Market, Tynemouth 0.6 milesDog friendly
- Cumberland Arms, Tynemouth 0.6 milesDog friendly
- Turks Head (The Stuffed Dog), Tynemouth 0.6 milesDog friendly
- The Priory, Tynemouth 0.6 milesDog friendly
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Signs changed at Longsands Beach?
Councils review their dog rules every few years. If the signs on the beach say something different, tell us and we'll check the council's latest order. See all dog-friendly beaches and their seasonal rules.