Dog Friendly Beaches in Gwynedd

One of the largest and most exhilarating dog beaches in Wales, with four miles of open sand and no restrictions year round.

A vast sandy beach below UNESCO World Heritage Harlech Castle with the Snowdonia mountains as a backdrop, a seasonal restriction from 1 April to 30 September and one of Wales's finest off-lead walks outside season.

A dramatic cliff-backed cove with serious surf, genuine seclusion and some of the wildest coastal scenery on the peninsula, at its best for dogs outside the summer season.

A uniquely beautiful National Trust cove famous for its squeaking sand, best visited outside the summer restriction period for a peaceful off lead experience.

A tidal island peninsula famous for shell collecting with year-round dog access, accessed via a causeway (tidal, check times), and outstanding views to Snowdonia.

A scenic mile-long bay at the western tip of the peninsula, combining good dog access, sea caves to explore and a genuinely dog friendly village right on the doorstep.

A beautiful sandy beach at one of Wales's most charming seaside villages, with a partial seasonal restriction from 1 April to 30 September and the outstanding scenery of the Snowdonia National Park as a backdrop.

A vast, famous Cardigan Bay beach where vehicles can drive onto the sand, with Snowdonia as a backdrop, a seasonal restriction from 1 April to 30 September and excellent off-lead space outside the season.

A quiet sandy Cardigan Bay beach below the village of Dyffryn Ardudwy with year-round dog access, excellent dune walking and a remarkable Neolithic burial chamber in the village.

A long, well-managed sandy beach on the south coast with a colourful beach hut row, National Trust facilities and a rewarding headland walk to the Tin Man sculpture.

A long, well-managed sandy beach on the south coast with a colourful beach hut row, National Trust facilities and a rewarding headland walk to the Tin Man sculpture.

A sheltered north coast bay with clear water, good rock pools at low tide and a coastal path connection for owners who want to extend the walk.

A small, naturally beautiful bay on the northern coast that rewards dog owners prepared to seek it out, with year round access and no facilities to contend with.

The main beach at the popular Llyn Peninsula sailing resort of Abersoch with a seasonal restriction from 1 April to 30 September on the main section, and an excellent range of watersports and facilities in season.

Barmouth's long sandy beach below dramatic Cader Idris with a seasonal dog restriction from 1 April to 30 September on the main zone; accessible dog-friendly sections remain available and the beach is fully open outside the season.

A sandy beach dominated by Criccieth Castle's medieval silhouette with seasonal restrictions from 1 April to 30 September, Cadwaladers legendary ice cream and the classic charm of a Welsh seaside resort.

A long sandy beach opposite Barmouth with year-round access outside the seasonal zone (1 April to 30 September), the narrow-gauge Fairbourne Railway and a quieter character than the main resort across the estuary.

A small, unpretentious harbour beach on the north coast with year round dog access and easy coastal path connections, best suited to a relaxed outing rather than a long run.

A long Cardigan Bay sandy beach at Tywyn with a seasonal restriction from 1 April to 30 September on the main zone; the narrow-gauge Talyllyn Railway runs from town to the Snowdonia foothills.

Pwllheli's sandy Llyn Peninsula beach with a partial seasonal restriction from 1 April to 30 September, a large marina and the town amenities of the peninsula's commercial centre.