The historic island of Anglesey is one of our top UK destinations for a beach holiday with your hound. Why? Not only does the wild scenery beckon you on waggy-tailed walks from peaks to promontories but the 130-mile-long coastline is punctuated by over 40 dog-friendly beaches. So, whether you fancy a family beach day with your four-legged friend or a ramble with Rover to a remote cove, here are our top dog-friendly beaches in Anglesey for sandy-toed and sandy-pawed adventures.
Beaumaris Beach
The historic seaside town of Beaumaris is a particular favourite for its dog-friendly attractions and activities in Anglesey, including the handsome remains of the 13th-century Beaumaris Castle and boat trips from Beaumaris Pier to Puffin Island. Add to this a sandy, shingly beachfront where dogs are welcome year-round on the northern section and outside the summer season at the south end, making it a really great destination for a dog’s day out in Anglesey.Â
Traeth Bychan
Nestled close to the village of Moelfre on Anglesey’s eastern coast, Traeth Bychan is a charming, sheltered cove where water dogs will love cooling off in the calm waters, while you soak up panoramic views of Puffin Island and the Great Orme. If your dog isn’t the type to enjoy a dip, strike out along the coastal path for a waggy-tailed walk and a gull’s eye view of the coastal scenery.
Lligwy Beach (Traeth Lligwy)
Sweeping sands, dramatic dunes, and crystalline waters – sound like a dog-friendly beach paradise? The wild, open sandy swathe of Lligwy is an idyllic paw-friendly playground beside the waves. And while it feels miles away from modern trappings, in fact, it’s only a few sandy footprints from the beach to the village of Moelfre, where you’ll find facilities including a dog-friendly pub and café.
Aberffraw Beach
If you and your furry friend want to leave Anglesey’s busier beaches behind, seek out Aberffraw Beach, tucked away on the southwestern coast. Just far enough from the closest parking spot to deter the crowds, if you get here early you might even make the first paw prints in its wide, golden sands. And when you’re done with bounding along the shoreline, scamper through the dunes to The Crown, a dog-friendly pub in the historic village of Aberffraw.
Porth Trwyn
There’s very little by way of development or distraction on this blissful beach tucked away on Anglesey’s northeastern coast. As the tide ebbs from the pebble band, your dog can bound along the sandy shores and dunk in the rock pools, while you soak up sublime views of Holy Island and the distant peaks of Snowdonia. And when you crave civilisation or supplies, the village of Llanfaethlu is just under a mile away.
Borth Wen (Rhoscolyn)
The marram grass crescent of Borth Wen (also known as Rhoscolyn beach), on Holyhead Island, is the perfect destination for beach-lovers with sandy-pawed companions. Broad, gently shelving sands offer an abundance of space for sandcastle competitions, cricket games and picnics by the sea, and being dog-friendly year-round, the four-legged members of your family can join in, too.
Llanddwyn Bay
Backed by forest and home to one of the largest networks of sand dunes in Britain, the mile-long Llanddwyn Beach on Anglesey, is a favourite for pups seeking a seaside playground. What’s more, you can look out for wildlife in the Newborough Nature Reserve, enjoy the views of Snowdonia National Park and stroll along the coast to the island of Ynys Llanddwyn, with its distinctive lighthouse (see top photo) and the ruins of St Dwynwen’s Church. Note that dogs are not allowed on the small western section of the beach between 1st May to 30th September, but have the rest of the long beach to explore year-round.
Porth Wen
Fancy heading off the beaten track to a craggy little fishing cove with a fascinating industrial heritage? The territory of a few fishermen, an abandoned brickworks, and the remains of an old tramway, Porth Wen is hidden on the northern coast of Anglesey. Agile dogs and seasoned walkers can easily tackle the steep path to the rocky shoreline, where you can comb for treasures and paddle in crystal-clear waters.
Silver Bay
Silver sands line the shore of this dog-friendly beach that beckons humans and canines to paddle in the cerulean ocean. As if paradise beach days with your four-legged friend aren’t enough on their own, you can also try a variety of watersports, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and windsurfing.
Cable Bay (Porth Trecastell)
Surfers and dog walkers flock to Cable Bay, to make the most of the consistent waves, gob-smacking scenery and golden sands. Despite a steep descent to access the beach from the car park, this is a popular spot, especially during the summer months. However, you can leave the crowds behind on a walk to the northern headland, where your furry friend might help you sniff out the Stone Age underground burial chamber.
Traeth y Gribin
Situated close to the quaint seaside village of Llanfachraeth, Traeth y Gribin is a wild pebble and sand beach, where you and your hound can get away from it all. Make paw prints along the secluded sandy cove, strike out to rocky outcrops, and soak up the serene beauty. There are no facilities so you’d be wise to pack supplies; then you’ve got the option to stretch your legs further along the Anglesey Coast Path and Beddmanarch Bay Nature Reserve.
Bull Bay
Anglers, dog walkers, and nature enthusiasts love this hidden beach perched on Anglesey’s northern coast. Enjoy a rockpool ramble with Rover, scale the rugged cliffs and set off along the Anglesey Coastal Path with your canine companion, or cast off from the pier and soak up the views of the Irish Sea and Snowdonia National Park.
Rhosneigr Beach
If you’re looking for a waggy-tailed beach day combined with watersports, Rhosneigr Beach serves up a whopping dose of adrenaline-pumping thrills against a backdrop of breathtaking coastal scenery. Just a few minutes’ walk from Rhosneigr village and a dog-friendly café, a duo of beaches offer pristine terrain for walkies, windsurfing and poking around the rockpools with your pooch.
Red Wharf Bay
When the tide ebbs, there are nearly ten square miles of sand for your four-legged friend to play fetch on this huge beach bordered by salt marshes and sand dunes. Home to an abundance of birdlife, Red Wharf Bay also attracts twitchers keen to set eyes on the waders and waterfowl, such as purple sandpipers, curlew, shelduck and dunlin. As well as a dog-friendly waterside inn, both the Tavern on the Bay and The Old Boathouse welcome dogs on their outdoor terraces overlooking the beach.
Llanddona Beach
Situated on Anglesey’s eastern coast, Llanddona Beach is made for long, barefoot walks with your hound at your heels. It’s a peaceful scene for paw-friendly days out, with the option to head on to Penmon and Benllech along the Anglesey coastal path, or follow a short walk to Holy Well and Penmon Priory. Note that during the peak summer months (1 May to 30 September), dogs are not permitted on the western end of the beach.
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