ShoreMarksUK

Weymouth Lodmoor

BeachDorset Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A coastal Wessex bathing water at Weymouth Lodmoor, classified Excellent in the latest annual assessment.

📍 View on the map

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: Seasonal patrols operate at some principal resort beaches; verify the exact current dates and zones.

Hazards: Cold water, rip currents, groynes, harbour entrances, shingle and rapidly changing tides.

Amenities: car-park · toilets · cafe · promenade

Dogs

The Weymouth beach from Greenhill Groyne to Overcombe, covering the Lodmoor end, is open to dogs throughout the year.

Official source: View the rule at source →

Family

Established access and facilities where available, but tide, cliff, current and live water-quality warnings must be checked.

Fishing

Clean sand and small features support bass, flatfish, sole, dogfish, rays and winter whiting. Quieter evening and night sessions are most practical.

Species reported: Bass, Plaice, Flounder, Dab, Dover sole, Lesser-spotted dogfish, Rays, Whiting

Crabbing

unknown

Access & parking

Use established signed beach, harbour, estate or promenade access; check tides and temporary closures.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/en/countryside-coast-parks/dog-walking-in-dorset/walking-dogs-on-beaches

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bathing-waters-in-england-compliance-reports/bathing-water-classifications-2025

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/walking-dogs-on-beaches

https://wheresthefish.uk/south-west/dorset/town/weymouth

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.