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The annual restrictions for some beaches come back into force today, meaning a few are now off limits to dogs until the end of September.
The beaches which are now designated 'dog free' are the same as usual - with bans on Pembroke and L'ancresse, Port Soif, Cobo, the north end of Vazon, Fermain Bay, L'Eree and Petit Bot and a voluntary ban at the Richmond end of Vazon, which was introduced to protect wading birds. Dogs are also banned on Lihou, including the causeway, while in Herm dogs aren't allowed on Shell Beach, Belvoir Bay or Fisherman’s Beach, and the area of beach in front of the White House Hotel along to the Herm Harbour Jetty is also out of bounds to dogs.
Pictured: The dog bans are highlighted above.
The bans are in place annually between 1 May and 30 September, with all other parts of the island's coastline available for dog walks. However, owners are asked to ensure dogs don't disturb breeding birds or other wildlife.
The annual restrictions have also come in for horses and vehicles on the beaches.
Under the Foreshore (Riding and Driving) Ordinance from 1 May to 30 September inclusive, vehicles must not be driven or horses ridden on the island’s foreshores between 10:00 and 19:00, unless permission is given by Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services (ACLMS) or for a specific event such as sand racing.
The only exceptions are for fishermen hauling fishing gear or people attending to boats.
For more information call ACLMS on 234567 or go to gov.gg/Beaches
Pictured: Tondi at Petit Bot.
