Discover more at Hive Beach
Find out how to get to Hive Beach, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
The National Trust countryside around Hive Beach is a working landscape criss-crossed by footpaths, perfect for walking and quiet enjoyment. Dogs are welcome, but please take a look at these top tips before you visit to help look after this special place.
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.
Hive Beach is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Dog walkers are welcome across the countryside surrounding Hive Beach Burton Bradstock, and Cogden but please be aware there are some restrictions. Keep an eye out for signs throughout your visit, and observe local restrictions on West Dorset beaches.
Dogs should be kept on a short lead of no more than two metres long, particularly when the beach or coast path is busy. Please also keep your dog on a lead between 1 March and 31 July when ground-nesting birds are trying to rear their young.
From 1 June to 30 September, dogs are not permitted on the beach directly in front of the café (main beach access), unless they are assistance dogs. If you wish to access the beach with your dog, please put them on lead and walk along the beach East past the wooden chalet towards Cogden and Portland Island. You may stop with your dog once you have passed the wooden chalet on the beach front.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
The crumbling nature of the Jurassic Coast cliffs can be dangerous for dogs, so it is recommended you keep dogs on a lead. There are also regular sightings of adders so your dog will be safer if it keeps to the paths. If your dog is bitten, visit the vet immediately.
Please use the dedicated dog bins to dispose of your waste.
Find out how to get to Hive Beach, 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.
From bracing coastal walks to views of the Jurassic Coast, a visit to Hive Beach has a number of highlights to look out for.
There are plenty of dog-friendly things to do in Dorset. Explore a network of woodland trails or head to the coast for a bracing beach walk or sea swim.