Dog Friendly Walks & Beaches in Pembrokeshire
Everything we've reviewed in Pembrokeshire. Walks, beaches, and everything in between, built for dog owners who don't leave their dogs behind.
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Barafundle Bay
PembrokeshireA National Trust beach only accessible on foot, consistently voted one of Britain's finest with year-round dog access and outstanding clear water.
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Broad Haven South
PembrokeshireA beautiful sandy beach near the Bosherston Lily Ponds within the Stackpole NNR with year-round dog access; easily confused with Broad Haven North but a completely different and more remote beach.
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Freshwater West
PembrokeshireOne of the most dramatic beaches in Wales, vast and exposed with Atlantic surf and year-round dog access along a National Trust shoreline.
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Marloes Sands
PembrokeshireA remote National Trust beach with striped red and grey cliffs, approached via a coastal path walk with year-round access and no facilities on site.
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Newgale Beach
PembrokeshireOne of Pembrokeshire's longest and most dramatic beaches, two miles of exposed Atlantic sand with year-round dog access and consistent surf.
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Stackpole Beach
PembrokeshireThe gateway to Barafundle Bay, consistently voted one of Wales's finest beaches, within the Stackpole NNR with year-round dog access and an outstanding National Trust coastal walk.
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Whitesands Bay
PembrokeshireA superb National Trust beach below St David's Head with clear water and dramatic headland scenery, year-round access with one of Pembrokeshire's finest settings.
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Abereiddy Beach
PembrokeshireA famous black sand beach on the north Pembrokeshire coast adjacent to the vivid turquoise Blue Lagoon, with year-round dog access and one of the most distinctive coastal settings in Wales.
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Bosherston Lily Ponds to Broad Haven South
PembrokeshireA gentle walk through beautiful lily ponds to a dramatic beach with easy terrain for dogs of all fitness; seasonal lily displays in June are spectacular.
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Cwm yr Eglwys Beach
PembrokeshireA small, atmospheric cove with medieval church ruins at the water's edge, year-round dog access and the superb Dinas Island circular walk starting from the beach.
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Druidston Haven
PembrokeshireA beautiful remote sandy beach accessible via a cliff path with year-round dog access, the legendary Druidston Hotel on the clifftop above and the wide sands of St Brides Bay at the bottom.
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Little Haven Beach
PembrokeshireA tiny, beautiful sandy cove at the charming fishing hamlet of Little Haven with year-round dog access, a classic Pembrokeshire setting and the village pub directly beside the beach.
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Manorbier Beach
PembrokeshireA beautiful sandy bay below the impressive Manorbier Castle with year-round dog access, one of the most scenic beach and castle combinations on the entire Welsh coast.
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Newport Sands
PembrokeshireA wide, beautiful sandy beach at the Newport estuary in north Pembrokeshire with year-round dog access and the exceptional facilities of Newport town, one of the loveliest small towns on the Welsh coast.
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Poppit Sands
PembrokeshireA wide estuary beach at the northern tip of Pembrokeshire where the Teifi meets the sea, with dunes and year-round access.
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Abermawr Beach
PembrokeshireA remote, quiet pebble beach in a wooded north Pembrokeshire valley with year-round dog access and the wild, atmospheric character of the less-visited Pembrokeshire coast.
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Broad Haven North
PembrokeshireA large Blue Flag sandy beach on St Brides Bay with a partial seasonal restriction from 1 May to 30 September, good surf and views to the Pembrokeshire offshore islands.
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Ceibwr Bay and the Witches Cauldron
PembrokeshireA short coastal walk to a dramatic collapsed sea cave with spectacular geology; limited parking and cliff edges require planning and attention.
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Colby Woodland Garden Walk
PembrokeshireA gentle NT woodland garden walk with varied planting and sheltered paths; dogs welcome but on-lead required through the formal garden areas.
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Freshwater East
PembrokeshireA sheltered sandy bay on the south Pembrokeshire coast with year-round dog access, clear water for swimming and snorkelling and a quieter character than the main resort beaches.
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Marloes Peninsula Coastal Walk
PembrokeshireA spectacular Pembrokeshire peninsula circuit with seal-watching opportunities and dramatic cliff scenery; livestock on the farmland sections and no on-route facilities require preparation.
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Newport to Pwllgwaelod Circular Walk
PembrokeshireA rewarding Pembrokeshire coastal circuit with dramatic Dinas Island scenery and a welcoming dog-friendly pub; cliff edges and livestock require care.
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Nolton Haven
PembrokeshireA small, quiet sandy cove on St Brides Bay at Nolton Haven with year-round dog access, the Mariners Inn pub nearby and easy Wales Coast Path connections.
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Pembroke Mill Pond Walk
PembrokeshireA gentle town walk combining Pembroke Castle views with mill pond wildlife; convenient facilities but the urban setting limits true off-lead freedom.
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Porthgain to Abereiddy Coastal Walk
PembrokeshireA beautiful coastal walk connecting a historic harbour village to the striking Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy; the Sloop Inn at Porthgain is one of Pembrokeshire's best dog-friendly pubs.
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St Davids Head Circular Walk
PembrokeshireA windswept headland walk with Iron Age remains and dramatic coastal views; exposed terrain and livestock require care but the wild scenery is outstanding.
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Stackpole Estate Circular Walk
PembrokeshireA stunning NT coastal circuit taking in Barafundle Bay, lily ponds and dramatic cliffs; livestock and steep cliff paths limit off-lead freedom on some sections.
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Amroth Beach
PembrokeshireThe eastern start of the Wales Coast Path, a pebble and sand beach at Amroth with partial seasonal restrictions from 1 May to 30 September and an ancient submerged forest occasionally visible at low tide.
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Saundersfoot Beach
PembrokeshireOne of Wales's most popular beaches at Saundersfoot harbour village, with 25 years of Blue Flag status, a partial ban from 1 May to 30 September in designated zones and excellent facilities.
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Tenby South Beach
PembrokeshireTenby's long southern beach stretching toward Penally with a partial ban on the main bathing area from 1 May to 30 September and year-round access to sections outside the restricted zone.
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Goodwick Beach
PembrokeshireA beach at the Ireland ferry port of Goodwick with year-round dog access and the historic town of Fishguard nearby, the site of the last invasion of mainland Britain in 1797.
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Tenby North Beach
PembrokeshireThe wide sandy beach below Tenby's medieval walls and Ironman Wales swim venue with a complete dog ban from 1 May to 30 September; outstanding off-lead walking outside the season.