You can access the bye-laws using the following links:
Bye - laws for Pleasure Grounds
Bye - laws regarding the Seashore
Use the map link below to see the beach areas in Tendring that have a dog ban in force. The bans apply from 1 May to 30 September inclusive. The information is also provided in the table at the bottom of this page.
Map including beaches and dog bans
Dogs are permitted on adjacent promenades and cliff paths, but must be on a lead.
Dogs are allowed on all other beaches at all times but they must be kept under proper control and you must clear up after your dog.
To report an incidence of dog fouling on Tendring's beaches, please complete our online Report form.
Imposing a dog ban is an important criteria in the annual Coast Awards and Blue Flag schemes.
The beaches with seasonal bans are covered by local Byelaws. These are enforced by our Seafront team. Each banned area is very clearly identified by information signs at every entry point.
Failing to comply with beach bans and control orders could result in a maximum penalty of £500.
Remember the laws for cleaning up after your dog are in force all over the Tendring District.
Our Beaches are open to horse riders, but the following local byelaw is in place, which you should be aware of:
'No person shall on the Seashore break in any horse or other animal or ride or drive any horse or other animal in a race or so as to cause danger or annoyance to any person during the Seashore.'
In order not to cause danger or annoyance to other beach users:
Local riders have adopted their own code of conduct for riding on the beach. This is a link to their page:
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