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A walk along the Lincolnshire coast can be a great way to get some exercise, especially if you have a dog.

In fact, a number of pet-owners and their beloved pooches can be seen strolling along the sandy beaches on the East Coast.

But that will soon change.

From May 1, certain beaches within the county are banning dogs from being taken there.

This prohibition will remain in place during the peak-season right up until September 30.

Anyone caught violating this rule could get a £75 fixed penalty fine for anyone caught with their dog in restricted areas during this time - or up to £1,000 if prosecuted at court.

Skegness

Dogs are banned from the main beach which is closest to the seaside attractions.

They are banned from North Parade right up to Skegness Pier.

They are also not permitted from Skegness Pier, all the way along Central beach up to the RNLI lifeboat station.

Mablethorpe

In Mablethorpe, dogs are banned from a section starting from North Promenade to Central Promenade.

The restricted zone is from The Dunes Complex, past the lifeboat station and up to the section of beach to the public toilets on Queen's Park.

Sutton on Sea

A section of the beach from the Promenade to in front of Beach Hotel bans dogs.

Anderby Creek

No dogs are allowed on an area of the beach, 270 metres south of the pullover at Anderby Creek.

It is also an offence not to keep a dog on a lead on the Sea Wall path, 270 metres to the south of the pullover at Anderby Creek.

Chapel St Leonards

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A 400 metre of beach, either side of the main pullover in Chapel St Leonards bans dogs during the season.

But why is the ban being brought in?

East Lindsey District Council enforces dog control orders on Lincolnshire beaches to stop problems caused by dogs in public places.

As well as being banned from beaches, the order also makes it an offence not to remove dog faeces from public roads and footpaths and any other land where the public have the right tio access, such as enclosed children's play areas.

It is also an offence not to place a dog on a lead when requested by an appropriately authorised officer.

A fixed penalty notice of £75 can be given to anyone who fails to comply with the order.

And anyone who fails to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice may be prosecuted.

Anyone who commits an offence under the Dog Control Order could be fined up to £1,000 on conviction at magistrates court.