Best Dog Friendly Beaches Anglesey – The 10 friendliest beaches in North Wales and a trip to the beach is perfect if your dog can’t come.
There is more to North Wales than the Eryri Mountains. With over 200 miles of coastline, North Wales has golden sands and plenty of sheltered bays. Tourists have flocked to the beaches here for centuries, but with so many options, it’s hard to decide which beach to hit first. To help you choose, we’ve put together a quick guide to some of the best dog-friendly beaches in North Wales – because no trip to the beach is complete without your dog.
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Roll, roll! Welcome to Barmouth, a family friendly seaside town with a large sandy beach. Barmouth has all the traditional seaside charm that made it so popular in Victorian times. With amusement rides, donkey rides and candy bars, there’s no better beach to enjoy summer beach fun. In the summer months, you’ll find trampolines, bouncy castles and even a pirate ship – so bring your highchair and let the kids run wild while you and your pooch get a good night’s sleep in the sand.
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A small section of the beach is dog-free from April to September, but the rest of the beach is dog-friendly all year round. Even in the limited summer months, there is more than enough space for your child to stretch their legs.
At low tide you can walk along the beach to Harlech – ten miles long! If you’re not feeling so energetic, take a coastal walk to Fairborne, just three miles away. In the summer you can catch the boat (dog friendly) back to the start! This is what we call stylish walking.
Many visitors to Harlech come to see the remains of Harlech Castle. Built by Edward I of England in the 13th century, the castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with beautiful views of the Eryri Mountains and the coast. After a short walk through the ruins, many people suddenly find the beach here. What a surprise for them!
Covered with up to four kilometers of golden sand, the dunes here are home to the SSSI for rare flowers such as the bee orchid and colorful mud pans, while leatherback turtles feed on jellyfish here on the beach.
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There is a small no dogs area in front of the holiday park but this is easily avoided by turning left when you get to the beach. Bring a frisbee and take it as far as you want along the beach: lots of sea, sand and fresh air are waiting for you and your child.
Is there anything that says ‘beach day’ more than an array of beach flowers? At Llanbedrog National Trust beach you will find several sandy beaches as well as a sandy beach with sheltered water, all with stunning views of Cardigan Bay.
During the summer months (April-September) you must keep your dog on a lead until you cross the main beaches, but after this time you can let them run free. You can pick up one of the Trust’s family fun packs for free, which have lots of activities for children, including bug hunts and leaf trails.
For a slightly different view of the coast, head to the iconic Tin Man from Cardigan Bay and the Llyn Peninsula. It’s a three-mile round trip to the statue, but we don’t think your dog will mind a few extra steps.Â
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Escape the busy beaches of Abersoch with a trip to Porth Neigwl, a beach near the tip of the Llyn Peninsula. The site of more than 30 shipwrecks over the years probably accounts for the site’s name ‘Hell’s Mouth’. Or maybe it’s because of the cheerful, wide and vaguely shaped mouth from the bay? Whatever the reason, don’t be fooled: the four miles of beach here are ideal for dog walking, with no restrictions and dogs are welcome all year round.
You can see surfers on the beach here as some of the best surfers can be found on the Llyn Peninsula. See dolphins leaping and porpoises playing in the waves on the beach – apparently it’s not just humans who love it!Â
Close to the historic town of Caernarfon, Dinas Dinlle is a famous rocky beach that turns into a very small sandy beach. With views across the bay to Anglesey and the coast to the Llyn Peninsula, the location is only more beautiful against the backdrop of the nearby hills. If you look closely, you can even see the lighthouse on Llandwyn Island in the distance. It is one of the best places to watch the sunset.
From May to September there is a small area between the volcanic rocks where dogs are protected, but the rest of the beaches allow dogs all year round. You can walk about three miles to reach the edge of the beach which is close to Caernarfon Airport. Flight attendants will enjoy watching planes take off and land from the airport – don’t forget to watch the dolphins in the ocean!
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Most of Anglesey’s beaches are in the Anglesey AONB and it doesn’t take long to see why. The beautiful beaches of the island are stunning and no less than four of them are on this list.
First up is Traeth Llanddywn, sometimes called Newborough beach, a beautiful sandy beach next to the Instagrammable island of Llanddwyn and its lighthouse. While there are dog restrictions on parts of the beach, most allow dogs year-round. Despite the restrictions, this is one of the most popular dog walks on Anglesey, as a trip to the beach can be combined with a walk in Newborough Forest, giving you the best of both worlds.
If you have time, be sure to visit Llandwyn Island to see the magnificent view of the lighthouse. The island of Llanddwyn is named after the home of Saint Dwywen, the daughter of a 5th century Welsh princess who returned to the island after falling in love and became the Welsh saint of lovers. We love places with a story and they don’t get more love than this.Â
The term “beach for days” can be used to describe Rhosneigr Beach on Anglesey. You’ll find three beaches, each with their own personality, all dog-friendly 365 days a year.
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The most popular is Traeth Crigyll with shallow water ideal for paddling. It’s the perfect place to pick up a paddleboard or rent one for the day from the local surf shop if your dog wants to test his legs as a SUP pup.
To the south, Traeth Llydan is frequented by walkers and swimmers, while dog walkers can combine a visit to this beach with a walk around Llyn Maelog. Make sure you don’t let your dog swim in the lake as blue algae blooms have been seen here.
The last beach in Rhosneigr, Traeth Cymyran, is the quietest of the three and is frequented by fishermen. Whatever you’re after, Rhosneigr is sure to have something to hit the spot.Â
Red Wharf on Anglesey has a long history. Its Welsh name is Traeth Coch, meaning Red Beach, which comes from the tragic fact that the Vikings fought a great battle here in which the sand was covered in blood. In recent times the sea has been a busy harbor since the arrival of the wind turbine, hence the name ‘Wharf’.
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Most people aren’t interested in the history and are more interested in the dog-friendly beach here: there are no restrictions on dogs at all, and in the off-season the sandy beach stretches for 10 square kilometers. You can spend hours walking along the beach or walk the Wales Coast Path to Benllech. After your walk, sit back and relax at one of the nearby restaurants: The Ship Inn is dog-friendly, while Tavern on the Bay and The Old Boathouse allow dogs at outdoor tables. The perfect way to spend a summer day on a summer evening.Â
As the home of a Victorian council, Conwy Morfa Beach is probably the last place you’d think of as a popular family outing. But with views of Puffin Island, the Great Orme and Conwy Mountain, not to mention plenty of sand at low tide, pack a bucket and a bucket for a great day out. primarily
