Welsh beaches will once again be open to dogs starting from October 1, 2024. Since May 1, many beaches across Wales have restricted dogs, with these bans typically in place until September 30. These restrictions have affected beaches in all coastal counties of Wales, from Conwy to Pembrokeshire. Councils have enforced these bans using various methods, including by-laws that can result in fines for offenders. However, these annual dog exclusion orders do not apply to guide dogs.
From October 1, the restrictions have been lifted, allowing dogs back onto the beaches. The following beaches in Wales are once again welcoming dogs:
– Anglesey: Beaumaris, Benllech, Cemaes Bay, Llanddwyn, Newborough, Llanddona, Porth Dafarch, Trearddur Bay (with certain leash restrictions in some areas).
– Bridgend: Rest Bay, Town Beach, Coney Beach, Trecco Bay.
– Carmarthenshire: Pendine, Cefn Sidan, Llansteffan.
– Conwy: Rhos on Sea Beach, Colwyn Bay Beach, Pensarn Beach, Kinmel Bay Beach, Llandudno North Shore Beach, Llandudno West Shore Beach, Penmaenmawr Beach, Llanfairfechan Beach, Small Sandy Beach at Rhos Point.
– Ceredigion: Mwnt, Penbryn, Aberaeron south, Aberporth, Aberystwyth north, Clarach, Aberystwyth south, Borth, Llangrannog, Tresaith, New Quay-Harbour.
– Denbighshire: Designated dog exercise areas only during the beach restrictions.
– Gwynedd: Multiple beaches with partial bans.
– Neath Port Talbot: Aberavon.
– Pembrokeshire: Full ban at Tenby north beach, Whitesands in St David’s, and partial bans at several other beaches.
– Swansea: Various beaches including Bracelet Bay, Swansea Bay, Limeslade Bay, Rotherslade Bay, Langland Bay, and more.
– Vale of Glamorgan: Penarth pier and seafront, Whitmore Bay, Cold Knap, Dunraven Bay, Cwm Colhuw.
These are just a few examples of the Welsh beaches now open to dogs again. Each location may have specific rules, so it’s advisable to check before visiting. With the ban lifted, many dog owners and their four-legged companions can once again enjoy the beautiful Welsh coast together.