OWNERS can now walk their dogs on two stretches of the beach in Burnham-on-Sea after seasonal restrictions were lifted. 

Between May and October, dogs are not allowed to be walked on two areas of the beach: between the Jetty and yacht club, and between the Pavilion and Maddocks Slate. 

There is also a year-round ban on walking dogs between the Jetty and the Pavilion.

A Somerset Council spokesperson said: “On Burnham-on-Sea beach, there are restrictions and byelaws in place for dogs on the beach.

“The restriction is dependent on which Burnham-on-Sea beach area you are using.

“Please note it is an offence to take your dog onto a beach where there is a dog ban in force.

“Beach wardens patrol these areas. In addition, dog wardens also undertake patrols and will issue fixed penalty notices or may prosecute those who do not comply with dog bans.

“Dogs are permitted throughout the year on all the beaches north of the sea wall at Maddocks Slade in Burnham all the way to Brean Down, which includes both Berrow beach and Brean Beach.”

The three beach areas and the dog walking restrictions are:

  • Beach area 1 (between the Jetty and the Pavilion): Dogs are banned all year round on the beach, jetty and Esplanade steps
  • Beach area 2 (between the Jetty and the yacht club): Dogs are banned on the beach and Esplanade steps from May to September each year.
  • Beach area 3 (between the Pavilion and Maddocks Slate): Dogs are banned on the beach and Esplanade steps from May to September. 

The council spokesperson added: “Please remember to clean up after your dog. 

“It is an offence to allow your dog to foul and for you not to clean up afterwards.

“Dog wardens undertake patrols and will issue fixed penalty notices or may prosecute those not cleaning up after their dogs.”