Dog walkers were often forced to avoid some of Wales’ best beaches during the summer months as beach bans were put in place at many coastal beauty spots from May 1 until September 30, meaning no dogs could go onto the sandy shores except for guide dogs.
While councils tried to enforce the bans, some used by-laws which could result in fines of up to £500 for any offenders. However, if you’re a keen autumn dog walker, many of these restrictions are lifted on October 1. Below is a list of the dog friendly beaches that you can visit with your furry friends this Autumn and Winter:
Rhosilli Bay – Gower Peninsula
Barafundle Bay – Pembrokeshire
Llantwit Major Beach – Vale of Galmorgan
Ogmore – Vale of Glamorgan
Three Cliffs Bay – Gower
Aberporth – Ceredigion
Cefn Sidan – Carmarthenshire
Aberavon – Neath
Mwnt – Ceredigion
Cold Knap – Barry
Twoyn Beach – Conwy
Tenby Beach – Pembrokeshire
Monk Nash Beach – Vale of Glamorgan
Broad Haven – Pembrokeshire
Jackson’s Bay – Barry
Newton Bay – Porthcawl
Porth Iago – Aberdaron
Rest Bay – Porthcawl
Southerndown – Vale of Glamorgan
Little Quay – Ceredigion
Pink Bay – Porthcawl
Penarth – Glamorgan
The Leys – Aberthaw
Whitmore – Barry
Fontygary Bay – Rhoose
Whilst some beaches have the bans lifted for only the Autumn and Winter period, others are now lifted all year round allowing your furry friends to visit the beaches anytime they please.
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