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Dog Friendly Beaches in Mid Wales | Where to Take Your Dog

Beaches Where Dogs Can Run

Mid Wales has beaches where your dog can be a dog. No tiny designated zones, no disapproving looks, just open sand and space to run. The Cardigan Bay coastline is one of the most dog-friendly stretches of coast in Wales, with many beaches allowing dogs year-round.

Year-Round Dog Beaches

Borth is three miles of sand where dogs are welcome all year. The beach is wide, the waves are good, and at low tide the prehistoric submerged forest gives your dog something interesting to sniff. Tywyn has a similarly long beach with few restrictions. Mwnt near Cardigan is a quiet cove where dogs are welcome throughout the year.

Seasonal Restrictions

Some beaches have dog bans during the summer months, typically May to September. Barmouth restricts dogs from the main beach in summer but allows them at the quieter northern end. New Quay and Aberystwyth have similar seasonal zones. Always check local signage.

Walks from the Beach

The best dog walks combine beach and coastal path. From Borth you can walk north to the Dyfi estuary nature reserve. From Barmouth, the Panorama Walk climbs above the town with views across the Mawddach. The Ceredigion Coast Path between New Quay and Cwmtydu is superb with your dog. Browse dog friendly accommodation near the coast.

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Mid Wales Rail Trails | Shrewsbury-Welshpool

Address

Depart Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury - Welshpool, SY1 2DQ

Shrewsbury - Welshpool

Mid Wales Rail Trails | Points of interest on the train journey between Shrewsbury to Welshpool
Presteigne | Tourist Information

Address

The Judge's Lodging, Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

Telephone
01544 260650

presteignetic@powys.gov.uk

Presteigne

Presteigne has its own Tourist Information Centre, based in The Judge’s Lodging historic building. There is a large amount of local information available, stretching throughout Powys, going into Herefordshire and much of Shropshire.
Children's Activity Day

Address

Ystrad Fflur, Abbey Rd, Ponthrydfendigaid, Ceredigion, SY25 6ES

Telephone
01974 831760

info@strataflorida.org.uk

Ponthrydfendigaid

Dates

From:
29 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 12:00

A morning of games for children in half term.
Cwm Rheidol | Rheidol Valley

Address

Cwm Rheidol | Rheidol Valley, Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Telephone
01970 612125

aberystwythTIC@ceredigion.gov.uk

Nr Aberystwyth

The Rheidol Valley or 'Cwm Rheidol' is a good choice for a touring day out, featuring typically Welsh scenery, some unexpected attractions such as major hydro-electric power station and a chance for activities such as fishing and cycling
Glyndwr's Way | Llanidloes - Machynlleth

Address

Llanidloes - Machynlleth, Powys, SY18 6BN

Telephone
01597 827562

helen.tatchell@powys.gov.uk

Llanidloes - Machynlleth

A 132 mile National Trail set in the heart of Mid Wales breathtaking countryside, dedicated to the 15th century Welsh warrior Prince Owain Glyndwr
Tywyn

Address

Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DF

Telephone
01654 767321

TIC.Aberdyfi@eryri-npa.gov.uk

Tywyn

Tywyn is a coastal town in Southern Snowdonia on the Mid Wales coast. The name Tywyn comes from the Welsh word for beach or sand dunes.
Rhaeadr Ddu & Coed Ganllwyd | Walking Trails

Address

Coed Ganllwyd Nature Reserve, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2TG

Telephone
01341 440238

eyri@nationaltrust.org

Dolgellau

A network of paths on the Coed Ganllwyd reserve mean you can choose from circular walks of 100 metres up to more demanding routes that stretch over two kilometres.
Wales Coast Path | Aberystwyth-Ynyslas

Address

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2AG

Telephone
01970 612125

AberystwythTIC@Ceredigion.gov.uk

Ceredigion

This section of the Wales Coast Path is a section of two distinct halves with Aberystwyth to Borth being a challenging yet popular section of Ceredigion Coast while the section between Borth and Ynys-las is completely flat, with much of it running…
The Cambrian Way | Central Section

Address

Llanymddfri | Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0AW

Carmarthenshire

The Cambrian Way is a challenging long distance walk through the most unspoilt countryside in Wales. Walkers will be amazed at the remoteness of the central section route through Mid Wales from the Brecon Beacons to Southern Snowdonia.
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Address

Brecon - Newport, Powys, LD3 7EW

Telephone
01633 892167

Brecon - Newport

The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal is often voted Britain's prettiest canal. It runs for 32 miles (51.5 km) through idyllic scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Bwlch Nant yr Arian | Running Trails (NRW)

Address

Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB

Telephone
01970 890453

bnya@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth

Bwlch Nant yr Arian is famous for feeding red kites daily. Range of waymarked walking, mountain biking, running and horse-riding trails and a mountain bike skills park. Café, shop and play area.
Barmouth Santa Dash

Address

RNLI Barmouth Lifeboat Station, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1LS

info@barmouth-wales.co.uk

Barmouth

Dates

From:
12 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

A fun 2-mile run (jog or walk!) with paid entry to include a Santa Suit, medal and goodie bag for all finishers. Registration from 10:00 at Barmouth RNLI Station, race starts at 11:00.
Llandysul/Pont-Tyweli South Walk

Address

Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4DN

Telephone
01239 613230

cardigantic@ceredigion.gov.uk

Ceredigion

Part of Llandysul Trails - Llandysul / Pont-Tyweli South Walk
Start: SN418406 - Car Park, Llandysul
Suitable for: Moderately fit walkers
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9km/5.6M
Time: 2.5hrs (excluding rest stops)
Cei Newydd | New Quay

Address

New Quay, Ceredigion, SA46 0JP

Telephone
01970 612125

aberystwythtic@ceredigion.gov.uk

New Quay

A visit to New Quay is all about sandy beaches that extend in an arc around the bay, the harbour where boat trips will take you dolphin spotting in Cardigan Bay, and the great Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas enjoyed a few pints in the local.
Half Term Potato Picking Week at Fantasy Farm Park

Address

Fantasy Farm Park, Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, SY23 5DA

Telephone
01974 272285

funaa1@aol.com

Llanrhystud,

Dates

From:

29 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026

Join us on a step back in time as we take a look at Potato Picking Week at Fantasy Farm Park
North Powys | Cadair Berwyn

Address

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, North Powys, SY10 0BZ

Telephone
01978 860828

llangollen@nwtic.com

North Powys

Cadair Berwyn mountain summit (Y Berwyn or Mynydd y Berwyn) is the highest point in the Berwyn Mountain range at 2723 ft (830 meters). It can be accessed via Pistyll Rhaeadr which is north-west of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, on the B4580.
Cinema: The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Tabernacl Auditorium

Address

Y Tabernacl, Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ

Telephone
01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Machynlleth

Dates

From:
29 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

Prepare for a gloriously outrageous night of music, mayhem, and cult-classic fun with The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Cert:15
Ron Skilton Memorial Half Marathon - Green Events

Address

Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RB

Telephone
07493 654048

Bob.g@green-events.co.uk

Dates

From:
18 Oct 2026

An off-road half marathon with donation going to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, all centred around Llanwrtyd Wells,
Hafod Forest (NRW)

Address

Devil's Bridge, Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3UR

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Nr Aberystwyth

Historic landscape with dramatic walks, waterfalls and views. The Hafod Forest occupies some 200 hectares of the Ystwyth valley and surrounding hills.
Barmouth | Walking Routes and Trails

Address

Barmouth, Southern Snowdonia, LL42 1LS

Telephone
01341 280787

barmouth.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

Barmouth

Listed are some of the delightful southern Snowdonia walks in and around Barmouth and surrounding areas.
Llanbedr

Address

Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2LD

Telephone
01341 280787

Llanbedr

Llanbedr is an attractive village situated between Barmouth and Harlech. It's an ideal location for walking and Shell Island is famous for it's abundance of sea shells.