Crane Beach

No dogs from April 1 to September 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

October to March: only in certain areas, under conditions given out at the gate. Dogs are never allowed at Castle Hill or the Crane Wildlife Refuge.

Source: Crane Estate Regulations, October 2025 (The Trustees). Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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The Trustees (Crane Beach): the rule in full

No dogs from April 1 to September 30. From October 1 to March 31, dogs are allowed in certain areas under special conditions, given out at the gate. Crane Beach is privately run by The Trustees, a conservation charity, and charges for parking.

Nearby beaches

• Wingaersheek BeachNo dogs from May 1 to September 30. Off-leash dogs allowed on odd-numbered days, from October 1 to April 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Plum Cove BeachNo dogs from May 1 to September 30. Off-leash dogs allowed from October 1 to April 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Cressy BeachNo dogs from May 1 to September 30. Off-leash dogs allowed from October 1 to April 30. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Good Harbor BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 30. Off-leash dogs allowed on even-numbered days, from October 1 to March 31. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Salisbury BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)