{"id":68854,"date":"2025-05-02T16:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/68854\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:35:10","slug":"dogs-banned-from-two-popular-beaches-in-wales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/68854\/","title":{"rendered":"Dogs banned from two popular beaches in Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Wales seeing its hottest temperatures of the year people have been told restrictions are in place in several coastal hotspots<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_rbp_mai250723tenby19328JPG.jpg\" alt=\"North Beach, Tenby, Pembrokeshire\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>North Beach, Tenby, Pembrokeshire(Image: WalesOnline\/Rob Browne)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Dog owners heading to some of Wales\u2019s most popular beaches have been warned about an annual bans on dogs. From May 1 to September 30, there are restrictions on pets in place on several hotspots in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/all-about\/pembrokeshire\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Pembrokeshire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Some areas across the coast have issued a complete dog ban meaning no dogs are permitted on those beaches during the summer months, to align with the requirements of a Blue Flag Status. Complete dog bans are enforced at Tenby North Beach and Whitesands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Pembrokeshire county council have also introduced partial bans at other beaches with restricted zones clearly marked or rules like keeping dogs on their leads.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">These include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Lydstep<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Newgale beach and pebble bank<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Coppet Hall<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Saundersfoot beach and promenade<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Poppit Sands<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Broad Haven North<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 ENBBt\">Dale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In these areas partial restrictions mean that dogs are still allowed in designated areas but must be on a lead, for exercising and walking. The ban does not apply to guide dogs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation,<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=8cdecf69-0a19-43af-8d50-ed4e2c52d045&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_PMR_ECH_230924_readers_01jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"Whitesands Bay in Pembrokeshire\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Whitesands Bay in Pembrokeshire(Image: UGC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Pembrokeshire county council has introduced by-laws to enforce the ban but plans to take an \u2018education over enforcement\u2019 approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Enforcement officers will patrol the restricted areas and give warnings to owners which, if ignored, can result in a fixed penalty notice of a fine of up to \u00a31000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe are very lucky to have so many beaches where people can visit with their pets throughout the year,&#8221; said Cllr Rhys Sinnet, cabinet member for Residents Services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Dog restrictions are in place at some beaches during the summer period in order that everyone can enjoy their time by the sea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Maps showing the restricted zones are available on the Visit Pembrokeshire website and notices are displayed at each affected beach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get daily<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> breaking news<\/strong> updates on your phone by joining <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/KLfwXOh37d73cWPw0KYD9Q\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">our WhatsApp community here<\/a>. 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