Dog Friendly Wyre

Many people like to take their dog with them when they go for a visit, and why not too, after all they are certainly part of the family and brighten up any day. 

In Fleetwood there is a  scenic promenade to walk your dog and there are also many shops and attractions such as Fleetwood Market, Ferry Cafe and Affinity Outlet Lancashire (formerly Freeport Fleetwood) where you can take dogs into the centre and many of the shops located within it, that welcome our furry but well behaved friends.

Apart from an extensive promenade to walk your pooch, Cleveleys is also peppard with shops and attractions that welcome dogs. Even the Briardene Hotel welcomes staying visitors and their dogs. If you fancy a visit to Eden Hair and Nails on Nutter Road they will even welcome your dog with some water and some treats too to make them feel right at home, and T & H Hooley the Haberdashery on Rossall Road will even alter their clothes to fit.

Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah welcome dogs and there is a networks of paths to explore with your pooch, followed by refreshments at the on site cafe.

Cafe Marina on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys allow dogs in the front Conservatory, up to the end of "potty time" which is up to 11.30am- and "potty time" means a cheaper cup of tea/coffee.

Garstang and its surrounding towns and villages welcome responsible dog owners and their faithful dogs. The location is beautiful, sited on the banks of the River Wyre with the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep. Garstang is steeped in history with beautiful architecture, abundant wildlife and array of activities, whether you want an active holiday, a relaxing weekend or an enjoyable day trip.

This area is ideal for a country getaway. You can enjoy golfing, fishing, bird watching, beautiful countryside, and the town has and an extensive programme of walks for all levels and some that you can take your dog on to, contact Visit Garstang Tourist Information Centre 01995 602125 for more information. Don't forget to get involved with the Garstang Walking Festival, an annual festival which takes place in May and with some activities that welcome dogs too. Furthermore you can enjoy a wide variety of independent retailers, cafes and restaurants and other leisure activities that can include your dog such as The Priory Inn, Scorton and Guys Thatched Hamlet in Bilsborrow.

Garstang also has a weekly market, which runs every Thursday - and has done since 1310. The Market House is also open Wednesday - Saturday and stallholders sell a good selection of local produce including cheeses, meats and vegetables. The Thursday market along the High Street offer a large selection of stalls including shoes, children's clothes, household goods, plants, books and lots more.

For visitors to Garstang and Bowland there is a range of accommodation which welcome dogs, please contact Visit Garstang Tourist Information Centre for a list of establishments on 01995 602125.

We love to welcome dogs in Wyre but we have to think about our other beach users too therefore dogs are banned from beaches with bathing waters from 1 May until 30 September each year because not only is it unpleasant for people wanting to swim and paddle to find dog mess in the sea, but the bacteria can cause the sea water to fail water testing:

Fleetwood beach from the east side, of the slipway opposite to the end of Promenade Road eastwards to the west side of the site of the former Fleetwood pier.

Cleveleys beach from Cafe Cove to Wyre Borough boundary.

When you’re out walking your dog, please help by picking up your dog’s poo and putting it in a bin. Please check signs and only walk your dog in designated dog-friendly areas to help protect water quality and beaches. You may be fined if you don’t remove your dog’s poo.

To find out about the dog ban more go to www.wyre.gov.uk/dogs 

Find out more about Wyre’s Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for dogs

Photo taken by: Mike Maddog Davies of Sassy on the promenade at Fleetwood