Discover more at Pentire
Find out how to get to Pentire, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs are welcome at Pentire, where you can walk with your dog along the natural rugged headland. Enjoy the far-reaching views overlooking Polzeath and the mostly undeveloped headland, which can feel like a real escape for visitors. Pentire is the perfect place to explore with your dog, and you can help us keep it a safe, healthy and enjoyable place for other walkers, wildlife and livestock.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged-friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Pentire is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
There are plenty of cliff-top footpaths to explore with your dog. Polzeath beach and Pentireglaze Haven also welcome dogs outside of the main season.
If you're venturing along the coastal paths, please watch out for sheer cliff edges and grazing livestock. Dogs should be kept under close control at all times.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
There are local council restrictions in place at Polzeath beach and Pentireglaze Haven from 15 May to 30 September, 10am–6pm.
Watch out for local notices. There may be restrictions across farmland at sensitive times of year, during the lambing season or between March and the end of July when ground-nesting birds are on eggs or raising their young.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
You'll find a dog poo bin at the courtyard, next to the main car park at Pentireglaze. Bowls of water are available at the Pentyr Café when staff are present.
Find out how to get to Pentire, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus, find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog(s) to the places we care for, you'll find information on our pawprint rating system and the Canine Code to help plan your visit.
Find a place to sit and relax with your dog after a good walk. Here's a selection of great walks with dog-friendly cafés at the end to round off the day.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog(s) get the most out of the places in our care.
Discover this dramatic stretch of Cornish coastline just north of Polzeath, whether you want to get active outdoors, or simply sit and soak up the views.
See how the way we work with the farm at Pentire is designed to benefit all kinds of wildlife, so there’s more for you to enjoy when you visit.
Discover miles of coast paths, countryside and woodland trails winding on your next dog walk in Cornwall. Stride out through the countryside and explore in the fresh air with your dog.