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Cardiff has no sea beach and some firm no-swimming notices. Here is where you can walk your dog by the water, and where to head for a proper swim.

Wrexham has no coast and no official dog swimming spots, but it has riverside country parks. Here is what each source says about dogs and the water.

Blaenau Gwent has lovely lakes but no verified places for a dog to swim. Here are the lakeside walks, and what we could and couldn’t confirm.

Denbighshire’s beaches have summer dog zones and its rivers carry strong warnings. Here is what the council says about Prestatyn, Rhyl and the Dee at Llangollen.

Gwynedd has huge beaches and mountain lakes, but dog zones and cold water need respect. Here is what the official sources say about each spot.

Conwy’s beaches come with dog zones that change by season, and there’s one mountain lake where swimming is officially allowed. Here is what the council and NRW say.

Bridgend has big beaches, but four of its best-known ones ban dogs every summer. Here are the beaches that stay open and what to watch for.

The Vale has a handful of dog-friendly beaches all year, and several that close to dogs in summer. Here is what the council says, and what to watch for.

Gower is the obvious answer for a dog who loves the sea. Here are the Swansea beaches that stay open to dogs all year, and the ones that close to them in summer.

No dog ball is indestructible, and several makers say so themselves. Ten tough fetch and push balls, compared using the manufacturers’ own pages and UK vet-charity guidance.