Some dog owners have been 'wreaking havoc, mess and terror' as they ignore the summer beach ban. During the busy season, a number of destinations have prohibited people from taking their furry friends onto the sand between May 1 to September 30.
Weston, Clevedon and lots of locations across the West Country have this rule, but also beaches in Wales. Now frustrated locals have said they have been abused when challenging dog owners who are blatantly ignoring advice.
One man told Wales Online: "Far more dogs are on the restricted area of Swansea Beach this year than previous years. Dangerous dogs unleashed on the beach and the prom wreaking havoc, mess and terror.