Dogs will be allowed back on Exmouth beach from Friday, October 1.

They're excluded from the section of the beach between the Octagon and just before Orcombe Point from 1 May to 30 September every year.

The period during which they are allowed on this part of the beach is from 1 October to 30 April.

The restrictions also apply to parts of the beaches at Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Beer, and Seaton.

Dogs remain banned from all children's play areas maintained by East Devon District Council and other areas requested by the town council.

In some areas, such as the Manor Gardens and King George V Playing Field, you must keep your dog on a lead.

Click here to view an interactive map of where the dog exclusion areas are and where you must keep your dog on a lead in Exmouth and East Devon.

—————

For daily updates on what's happening in Exmouth, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. You can also sign up to our free weekly newsletter featuring exclusive articles for subscribers - just type your email into the box below.