The sun is shining again across Wales, and those who are living in Swansea are spoilt for choice with an array of beautiful beaches to visit whenever we have warm weather.
But for those of us with dogs, there are limitations where you can take your four-legged companions. From May 1 to September 30, dogs and their owners are only allowed to use specific 'dog friendly' beaches.
Dog owners who fail to keep to dog-friendly beaches risk being issued with a fixed penalty notice or a fine.
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With the exception of guide dogs for the blind, that during this period each year dogs are banned from the following beaches:
- Swansea Bay (from the River Tawe to the slip opposite Victoria Park, from the beach access at Sketty Lane to the northern edge of the slip at the West Cross Inn)
- Bracelet Bay
- Limeslade Bay
- Rotherslade Bay
- Langland Bay
- Caswell Bay
- Port Eynon beach (from the eastern edge of the steps to Port Eynon beach to the eastern edge of Horton beach access)
Dogs ARE allowed on the following beaches at all times of the year:
- Swansea Bay from the slip opposite Victoria Park to the beach access at Sketty Lane
- Horton from the lifeguard station east towards Oxwich
- Mumbles
- Pwll Du
- Pobbles
- Three Cliffs
- Tor Bay
- Crawley
- Oxwich
- Mewslade
- Rhossili
- Llangennith
- Broughton
- Whiteford Sands
- Port Eynon from the main steps west to the Salt House
Swansea Council also has restrictions about dogs being kept on leads. The authority says you must keep your dog on a lead whilst walking along the entire promenade at Swansea Bay (from the River Tawe to the Knab Rock car park, Mumbles), the promenades at Langland Bay and Rotherslade, and the promenade at Caswell Bay.
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