Whitby West Beach

The controlled section of the West Beach, from the West Pier towards the chalets.

YES

Nothing on our list restricts dogs here on this date.

Right now, 2:09pm: allowed.

Also: Dogs must be on a lead (the promenade, including Battery Parade, between Whitby Pavilion (formerly the Spa) and the western end of the beach chalets).

For 11 November 2026. Assistance dogs are usually exempt — check the council page.

The rules we hold

Dogs are not allowed (from the West Pier to a line at 90° to the promenade from the east side of the beach steps about halfway along the beach chalets) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs must be on a lead (the promenade, including Battery Parade, between Whitby Pavilion (formerly the Spa) and the western end of the beach chalets).

Official source

Dog control Public Spaces Protection Order — North Yorkshire Council

North Yorkshire Council. Last checked 11 November 2026.

A breach can mean a fixed penalty. The amount is on the council page.

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