Can I take my dog onto Llanddwyn Island?

by Sara

Hi Wil

I am considering renting a cottage on Anglessey next year.

I live in North Wales and will be bringing my well behaved dog. I wondered if most of the beaches are dog friendly.

The cottage I am looking at is Hafan Deg near Porth Eilian and Church Bay. I would appreciate your advice.

Thanks

Sara

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Dear Sara

Thanks for getting in touch.

The answer to your qestion is a definite 'Yes' and 'No'. Bear with me and don't be put off.

A handful of beaches have severe restrictions between 1st May and 30th September each year.

A couple of reasons for that being a matter of hygiene in some cases and rare nesting birds in the other.

The restrictions are partial in some areas and these are signposted. At others like Llanddwyn Beach and Llanddwyn Island then these restrictions are quite severe because they are Nature Reserves.

Be aware though, walking dogs is a part of Management Plan for Newborough Forest and the little dears will competely and joyfully exhausted without getting near the beach.

Have a look at this Anglesey County Council Page for guidance: Dog Restrictions.

Best wishes

Wil