Visiting with your dog
To guarantee wagging tails while protecting our precious wildlife and wild spaces
Tips for visiting with your dog
The Norfolk Coast is a wonderful place to explore with your dog. Together with our partners Coast and Country Canines, we’ve put together a few simple tips for visiting the coast with your dog, while protecting wildlife and caring for our landscape.
Follow the signs
Our landscape is alive and evolving. Take a moment to read any signs you see when out and about in nature that offer tips on how to avoid disturbing wildlife or highlight important safety information for you and your dog.
Paws on paths
To give our sensitive species such as beach-nesting birds and seals the best chance of surviving and thriving, keep your dog close by and stick to paths where possible. If you spot wildlife, stay at least 100m away and put your dog on a short lead.
Give wildlife space
We know your dog’s instinct is to explore, but for sensitive wildlife, including beach-nesting birds and seals, even a friendly dog can appear as a potential predator. By giving wildlife plenty of space, we can help vulnerable species thrive.
Keep everyone safe
Being mindful of your surroundings and understanding your dog’s behaviour is important. Consider how your dog reacts to wildlife, livestock, other dogs and people, including children. What steps can you take to make sure others feel safe?
Check seasonal restrictions
Be sure to check details of any restrictions in place ahead of your visit. We want everyone to access and enjoy our beautiful coast, and any restrictions play an important role in protecting wildlife and sensitive habitats.
Find local guidance on seasonal restrictions below.
Coast & Country Canines
Being part of the Coast & Country Canines community is all about like-minded dog owners choosing to walk in a safer, more enjoyable and wildlife-aware way.
Through our partnership, we’ll be sharing practical advice, suggested walking routes, events and tips to help you and your dog make the most of our coast while caring for the wildlife that lives here.
Find out more about Coast & Country Canines.
Have a look at a few of our favourite dog walks below and click on the links to see maps and full route guides on komoot.
Explore dog-friendly walks
Peddars Way
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Norfolk Coast Path
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Cromer circuit
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