St Annes beach ban for dogs returns soon - where you can still walk your pooch and £100 fines explained
Dog walkers are being reminded that seasonal restrictions will soon return to St Annes beach - with a ban coming into force from Good Friday.
Fylde Council has confirmed that dogs will not be allowed on St Annes Amenity Beach from Friday, April 3 until September 30.
The annual restriction is brought in during the busy spring and summer months to help keep the beach clean and safe for visitors.
Where the ban applies
The dog exclusion zone covers the amenity beach area between the slipway at St Annes Lifeboat Station and the northern end of North Promenade Car Park, stretching down to the sea.
Dogs are not permitted in this area at any time during the restriction period.
Promenade rules
There will also be additional rules along the nearby promenade.
Dogs must be kept on leads on the Promenade and Promenade Gardens between Fairhaven Car Park and North Promenade Car Park for the same period.
Where you can still walk your dog
Despite the restrictions, there are still large areas of coastline where dogs are welcome.
Dog walkers can head north towards Squires Gate or south towards Lytham Quays, where there are miles of open beach available all year round.
Fines and rules
Dog owners are also reminded that they must clean up after their pets.
Anyone caught failing to pick up dog fouling can face a £100 fixed penalty notice.
All public litter bins across Fylde can be used to dispose of dog waste.