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Dog Friendly Holidays in Mid Wales | Walks and Accommodation

Dog Friendly Holidays in Mid Wales

In Mid Wales, your dog is not just tolerated. Dogs are part of the landscape here, the same way sheep are, and the same way muddy boots by the door are. Most accommodation welcomes them, most pubs let them in, and the walking is the kind that makes a dog's day every day you are here.

Where can I stay with my dog in Mid Wales?

Cottages are the most popular choice for dog owners. Many self-catering properties across the Brecon Beacons, Central Powys and Ceredigion welcome dogs, often two or more. Several B&Bs and small hotels are dog-friendly too, with bowls, towels and treat jars at reception. Some places even provide dog beds and crate space.

Holiday parks and glamping sites are generally more flexible than traditional hotels. If a listing does not mention dogs, ask directly. Many places accept dogs but have not updated their online listings to say so.

Where can I walk my dog in Mid Wales?

Everywhere, more or less. The Brecon Beacons have open access land where dogs can run freely outside lambing season (March to May, when leads are essential). The Ceredigion coast path is excellent for dogs, with beaches at Borth, Penbryn and Mwnt that allow dogs year-round. Inland, the Elan Valley, the Wye Valley and the forests above Machynlleth all have dog-friendly trails.

Keep dogs on leads near livestock. Farmers in Mid Wales rely on their sheep, and a dog worrying livestock is a serious matter. Stick to paths during lambing season and everyone stays happy.

Are pubs and restaurants dog-friendly?

Most country pubs in Mid Wales welcome dogs in the bar area. Some will bring a water bowl without being asked. Cafes are more variable, but many in the smaller towns and countryside locations allow dogs inside or have outdoor seating. In Crickhowell, Aberaeron and Llanwrtyd Wells, you will find dog-friendly food options without much trouble.

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Brecon Beacons | Black Mountains

Address

Nr Crickhowell, Powys

Nr Crickhowell

The Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park are spread across Powys, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. Great for walking and the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain is a great place to experience dark skies.
Y Lanfa | Powysland Museum & Library

Address

Y Lanfa Powysland Museum, The Canal Wharf, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AQ

Telephone
01938 55003

ylanfa@powys.gov.uk

Welshpool

The Powisland Museum is housed in a restored historic warehouse beside the Montgomery Canal with Welshpool Library on the ground floor and Powysland Museum upstairs. The museum depicts the archaeology and social history of Montgomeryshire.
Rhayader Leisure Centre

Address

North Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BU

Telephone
01597 810355

rhayader@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Rhayader

The Rhayader Leisure Centre is centrally located in Rhayader and offers Health and Fitness facilities, swimming pool and conference facilities.
Bro Dyfi Leisure Centre

Address

Aberystwyth Road, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8ER

Telephone
01654 703300

broddyfi@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Machynlleth

Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre: An indoor 20 meter leisure swimming pool and 30ft flume, sports hall, squash courts, climbing wall and fitness suite.
Gogerddan Wood | Woodland Trails (NRW)

Address

Gogerddan Wood, Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3ED

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Aberystwyth

Follow some of the original miners' paths around this attractive woodland and discover the Castle Grogwynion Iron Age Hillfort, the Grogwynion Falls, an amazing variety of trees, and a dam dating from the 19th Century.
Old Bell Museum

Address

Arthur Street, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6RA

Telephone
01686 668313

curator@oldbellmuseum.org.uk

Montgomery

The Old Bell, a 16th century inn, has been converted into a local history museum by Montgomery Civic Society.
Shell Island

Address

Llanbedr, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2PJ

Telephone
01341 241453

enquiries1@shellisland.co.uk

Llanbedr

Shell Island is a peninsula, which becomes an island at high tide and is situated near the village of Llanbedr. The island is renowned for its wild flowers, range of shells, wild birds and panoramic views.
Aberystwyth Promenade & Bandstand

Address

The Promenade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 628725

menwww@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth

Various events are held at Aberystwyth Promenade Bandstand throughout the year.
Llandeilo

Address

Carmarthenshire, SA18 3EP

Telephone
01550 720693

llandovery.tic@breconbeacons.org

Llandeilo is named after one of the better known Celtic saints of the 6th century, Saint Teilo. The Welsh word 'llan' signified a religious enclosure, normally one dedicated to a particular saint (thus corresponds, today, to 'church of').
Y Gaer | Museum, Art Gallery & Library

Address

Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7DW

Telephone
01874 623346

ygaer@powys.gov.uk

Brecon

Y Gaer is an exciting and inspirational development in the centre of Brecon, bringing together the refurbished Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery with a brand new Brecon Library to create meeting and event spaces.