Dogs on beaches

You and your dog are welcome on more than 50 of Pembrokeshire’s beaches, but some have dog restricted areas or dog bans between 1 May and the end of September.

Please note these restrictions do not apply to guide dogs for visually impaired people.

You can find out more about walking your dog in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, including our Dog Walking Code of Conduct, by visiting our Walking your dog page.

Where are there dog restrictions?

Total ban

  • Tenby North Beach
  • Whitesands, St Davids

Partial ban

  • Lydstep
  • Newgale beach and promenade
  • Saundersfoot beach and promenade
  • Tenby Castle and South Beach
  • Amroth beach and promenade
  • Poppit Sands
  • Broad Haven North
  • Dale

For detailed maps visit the Visit Pembrokeshire website.

Download Dog Walking Code of Conduct

Walking your dog

Well-controlled dogs are usually welcome members of any trip to the Pembrokeshire Coast.

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The Countryside Code

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Walking in the Park

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Walking your dog

Well-controlled dogs are usually welcome members of any trip to the Pembrokeshire Coast.

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Walkability

The Walkability Project helps people of all abilities who live in Pembrokeshire to enjoy the spectacular countryside and coast around them.

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Web walks

Choose from over 200 circular walks in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

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The Countryside Code

The Countryside Code helps you respect, protect and enjoy the countryside, enabling you to get the most out of your visit.

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