Wrexham County Borough has no coastline, and we found no official source saying dogs may swim anywhere in it. What it does have is riverside walking, and some dogs will want to paddle. This page tells you what each place’s own rules say, and where we couldn’t find a rule we’ve said so.
1. Tลท Mawr Country Park โ Cefn-mawr
Address: Cae-Gwilym Ln, Cefn-mawr, Wrexham LL14 3PE
Google rating: 4.7 (1,759 reviews)
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Wrexham Council says dogs must be kept under control at all times and on a lead within the designated signposted areas. The park sits on the River Dee, but the council’s page doesn’t mention swimming. One reviewer describes a small stoned area by the river where you can paddle. The North East Wales water-safety article is a useful counterweight: swimming is not advised in many areas of the Dee because of strong currents and underwater obstacles. Parking costs ยฃ1 for the day, and the park has a coffee barn.
2. Alyn Waters Country Park โ Gwersyllt
Address: Mold Rd, Gwersyllt, Wrexham LL11 4AG
Google rating: 4.6 (1,452 reviews)
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The council’s page says dogs are welcome at Alyn Waters and describes riverside walks along the River Alyn. It doesn’t address swimming. A reviewer says there are cut-outs along the bank where a young dog can get down to the water for a splash. Look at the depth and flow first, and if in doubt, keep to the bank. Parking is ยฃ1 a day and there’s a visitor centre cafe.
3. Erddig (National Trust) โ Marchwiel
Address: Erddig, Marchwiel, Wrexham LL13 0YT
Google rating: 4.7 (5,522 reviews)
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The National Trust says dogs are welcome on leads in the garden and the wider estate, with a designated off-lead area near the Felin Puleston Countryside Centre. It also warns that the parkland is home to livestock and wildlife throughout the year. The page says nothing about dogs in water, so we’d treat Erddig as a walk.
Making the most of a riverside walk
If your dog gets excited at the sight of water, a bit of lead work helps; see the Wrexham dog trainers directory. For busy country parks, Calmshops has Calmdogs calming bites, a complementary feed rather than a medicine, to use alongside training. If you’re worried about your dog’s behaviour, speak to your vet. You’ll find local vets under best vets in Wrexham, the sitters and groomers on dog services in Wrexham, and if a proper swim is the plan, see our Denbighshire dog swimming guide. Next door, our Flintshire dog swimming guide covers a walk by the water at Talacre, though it is honest that the beach isn’t one for swimming. There’s also the UK dog swimming guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an official place for dogs to swim in Wrexham?
We found no official source saying dogs may swim anywhere in Wrexham County Borough, which has no coastline. The places in this guide are riverside walks, and where we couldn’t find a rule we have said so.
Do dogs need to be on a lead at Ty Mawr Country Park?
Wrexham Council says dogs must be kept under control at all times and on a lead within the designated signposted areas. The council’s page doesn’t mention swimming in the River Dee, which the North East Wales water-safety article says is not advised in many areas because of strong currents and underwater obstacles.
Is there an off-lead area at Erddig?
The National Trust says dogs are welcome on leads in the garden and wider estate, with a designated off-lead area near the Felin Puleston Countryside Centre. It also warns that the parkland is home to livestock and wildlife throughout the year.
What about the River Alyn at Alyn Waters?
The council says dogs are welcome and describes riverside walks, but doesn’t address swimming. A reviewer mentions cut-outs along the bank where a young dog can get down for a splash. Check the depth and flow first, and if in doubt keep to the bank.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
