Paws, Paths & Peaceful Shores
Dog-Friendly Days Out
Visiting the Rising Sun with your furry friend? You’ll find plenty of beautiful dog-friendly beaches around the Roseland Peninsula – an area of outstanding natural beauty. Highlights include Towan Beach, Portscatho Beach, and Porthcurnick Beach. Get those tails wagging and plan your perfect St Mawes adventure!

A proper dog day out
Explore Trebah Garden
Catch the ferry over to Falmouth and you’ll find there’s a perfect poochie day out at the nearby Trebah Garden. Walk through the garden’s 26-acre subtropical paradise and arrive at Polgwidden Cove, a small sandy beach that fronts the Helford River.


Plan your next adventure
Dog Friendly Beaches In St Mawes
Spoilt for choice, St Mawes has several picturesque dog-friendly beaches to offer! Try Harbour beach, located in the centre of St Mawes, which allows dogs all year round- a great spot for a leisurely visit with your furry friend. Or try Towan Beach- another dog friendly haven located on the Roseland Peninsula, with golden sands and clear waters, dogs on leads are welcome here throughout the year too.

Explore more of St Mawes
Need a little inspiration for your trip? St Mawes is a chocolate-box fishing village that nestles on the south coast of Cornwall’s breathtakingly beautiful Roseland Peninsula. Flanked by the Carrick Roads sailing waters, adventure awaits both across the water and among tranquil inland rural nooks. At the heart of it all is the Rising Sun, your base for a relaxing stay. St Mawes offers something truly special, so enjoy every moment.
Stay with us
Dog Friendly Rooms in St Mawes
Need a place to rest your paws? Here at Rising Sun we have dog friendly rooms for you to enjoy. Book a Proper Dog stay now.

Staying safe on the SWCP
Follow these top tips from South West Coast Path to enjoy the 630 miles of coast path safely.
Welcoming you with open paws
Read more on our other dog-friendly sister pubs and frequently barked questions to help plan your visit!
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