Exmouth Beach

I absolutely love Exmouth beach and the seafront facilities. It’s perfect for families with soft golden sand and whilst no sea is totally safe it’s well supported by life guards. The water is usually crystal clear and currently a great temperature. Re the previous comment, I’ve never experienced issues with dogs on the beach or around the town. I understand there are two specific beach locations for families and dogs and as I’m always in the safe swim zone it never causes me an issue.

The sea is calm, the beach is sandy and there’s a lovely rockpool to explore. Both ends are dog friendly but not in the middle so you can choose where it suits your needs. There’s water sports and boats to watch. There are restaurants and bars on the seafront and at the harbour, which is perfect for crabbing.

Firstly I would like to say how much my wife and I adore our regular visits to Exmouth, and to pass on our thanks to all who work so hard to make it such a special place.
However, previous correspondents are correct regarding inconsiderate dog owners, who ignore the rules and allow their dogs on to beaches where they are not permitted, and others that leave their animal’s faeces on the promenade, instead of removing it.
Another issue that seems to be getting worse, is the incidence of vehicles speeding along the sea front. It does appear that some regard Queens and Marine Drives as a place to explore their vehicles performance, totally ignoring the speed limits.
So, I direct a heartfelt plea to Exmouth Council to please get a grip on these issues. Yes I appreciate that times are tight, but these problems need to be addressed, if Exmouth is to continue to be the ‘jewel in the crown’ of Devon resorts.

Exmouth beach has been taken over by Dog Owners for exercising their animals. We have even seen Dog Walking business from further afield including Exeter.  Dog owners ignore restrictions in summer and there seem not to be dog wardens to stop dogs roaming everywhere. .  Faeces are often not picked up and dogs and their owners mainly play ball etc..  As dogs romp , occupy and defacate in the shallow shore line it is not safe for small children.

Most dogs are friendly often approaching strangers and owners cannot understand why you might not like their dog/s around you and take offence very quickly if you ask them to take their dog away from you.. 

At the new Glacerie & Patisserie & Restaurant owned by Michael Caines (called a Watersports Centre) we recently went for refreshments, lovely setting and quality of everything, but totally ruined by Dog owners and huge dogs, barking dogs and ofcourse their owners who assume everyone loves their dogs… We left quickly not consuming our purchases.

Many of us used to love Exmouth beach but feel it is now ‘owned’ by dog walkers.  Now it seems Dogs have more privileges than humans on the sea shore

Too many dogs and poo, unhygienic and unsafe for children. Dog owners ignore boundaries and dogs roam around yapping and generally causing havoc, barking frightening children, eating picnics. Such a shame this beautiful spot is ruined! The council could act to deal with this it affects local businesses.