Dog-friendly cottages in Chichester and the Witterings
The Manhood Peninsula south of Chichester has some of the best sandy beaches on the south coast. East Wittering and Bracklesham welcome dogs on the whole beach all year, and West Wittering and Selsey only close a signed stretch in summer.
Beach rules last checked October 2026.
Dog-friendly cottages in Chichester and the Witterings
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Dog-friendly beaches: Chichester
From May to September, West Wittering and Selsey each close one signed stretch of beach to dogs. Everywhere else on this coast, dogs are welcome all year.
| Beach | Dogs | Details |
|---|---|---|
| East Wittering | All year | Shingle, with sand at low tide. Well-behaved dogs are allowed on the whole beach all year. |
| Bracklesham Bay | All year | Shingle with sand at low tide, and fossils to hunt for. Dogs allowed on the whole beach all year. |
| West Wittering | Part of beach, summer | Dogs barred from the main swimming beach between groynes 14a and 18, in front of the beach huts, from May to mid-September. Welcome on the rest of the beach all year. Private estate with a parking charge. |
| Selsey | Part of beach, summer | Dog-free zone by East Beach slipway, between groynes E26 and E33, from 1 May to 30 September. Dogs on a lead on the sea wall. |
All year dogs welcome every month. Part of beach, summer dogs barred from a signed stretch in summer and welcome on the rest.
Walks and days out with your dog
- Salterns Way is a mostly flat route from Chichester down to West Wittering and the dunes of East Head. Part of it runs along busy roads, so keep dogs close there.
- Chichester Harbour is a protected landscape and a winter home for thousands of wading birds and geese. Keep dogs close on the shoreline paths, especially from autumn to spring.
- Walk from West Wittering to East Wittering along the beach at low tide, outside the summer swimming zone.
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Questions about Chichester and the Witterings with a dog
Are dogs allowed on East Wittering beach?
Yes. Chichester District Council allows well-behaved dogs everywhere on the beach at East Wittering and Bracklesham all year round.
Can I take my dog to West Wittering in summer?
Yes, but not on the main swimming beach. From May to mid-September dogs are barred between groynes 14a and 18, in front of the beach huts. They are welcome on the rest of the beach.
Where are dogs banned on Selsey beach?
From 1 May to 30 September there is a dog-free zone by East Beach slipway, between groynes E26 and E33. Dogs must be on a lead on the sea wall.
Official rules
Rules are set by the council or landowner and can change. Check the latest at Chichester District Council and West Wittering Estate before you go, and always follow the signs.