We checked 14 Pembrokeshire beaches against the county council and National Trust. Tenby North and Whitesands ban dogs completely from 1 May to 30 September, and eight more beaches ban them from part of the sand in the same months, including Tenby South, Saundersfoot, Amroth, Newgale and Poppit. Barafundle, Broad Haven South and Marloes are National Trust beaches with no seasonal ban listed.
I want to be upfront about what this page is. The council shows its restricted zones on maps at each beach rather than in words, so we name the source on every card with the date we checked and tell you to look for the signs. If you are planning a full day out, our guide to local dog walks in Pembrokeshire sets out the walks we checked.
The rules in short
The pattern is simple. Every restriction runs from 1 May to 30 September, and none of the council’s restrictions apply in winter. Our Pembrokeshire area guide explains what each service covers. Councils can change their orders, so read the signs on the day.
Summer bans: 1 May to 30 September
At these beaches dogs are not allowed in the dates shown, on all of the beach or on the part marked on the beach maps. If you want an off-lead run away from the sand, secure dog fields in Pembrokeshire are worth a look.
Tenby North Beach
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. This is a total ban across the whole beach, including the harbour beach.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Tenby South and Castle beaches
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Saundersfoot beach
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Amroth beach
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Newgale beach
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Whitesands Bay — St Davids
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. This is a total ban across the whole beach. Dogs are welcome again from 1 October.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Poppit Sands — St Dogmaels / Cardigan
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Broad Haven North
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Dale
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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Lydstep — Lydstep / Manorbier
Dogs not allowed from 1 May to 30 September. Only part of the beach is restricted, and the rest stays open to dogs. The council shows the restricted part on maps at the beach, and its page does not describe the zone in words, so check the signs. The council says dogs must be on a lead on promenades and pebble banks.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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National Trust beaches
The Trust asks for dogs under close control, and these beaches are not on the council’s seasonal list. For a swim, our guide to dog swimming spots in Pembrokeshire may help.
Barafundle Bay — Stackpole / Pembroke
Dogs allowed, under close control and on a lead if necessary, according to the National Trust. Barafundle is not on the council’s seasonal restriction list and the Trust mentions no seasonal ban, so check the signs.
Source: National Trust, Barafundle Bay (checked 8 November 2026)
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Broad Haven South and Stackpole Quay — Bosherston / Pembroke
The National Trust says dogs under close control and on a lead if necessary at Stackpole. Broad Haven South is not named on the pages we read and is not on the council’s seasonal list, so check the signs.
Source: National Trust, Stackpole Estate (checked 8 November 2026)
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Marloes Sands
Dogs welcome under close control, according to the National Trust. Its page says nothing about leads or seasonal bans on the beach, and Marloes is not on the council’s list, so check the signs.
Source: National Trust, Marloes Sands and Mere (checked 8 November 2026)
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Dates to check before you travel
The council calls this one voluntary, so we have listed it with the reason rather than leave it out.
Coppet Hall — Saundersfoot
The council’s May 2025 news item lists Coppet Hall as a voluntary partial restriction from 1 May to 30 September, which is not a mandatory ban. Check the signs.
Source: Pembrokeshire County Council, “Dog control: summer beach restrictions” (checked 8 November 2026)
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What we could not confirm
The council pages give no postcodes, so we show a Google Maps link for every beach instead, and we have left dog bins and parking out rather than guess. We found no rule for Manorbier, Freshwater East, Penally, Little Haven, Newport Sands or Fishguard Lower Town, so they have no cards, and we could not read the council’s beach maps. It is worth knowing where your nearest vet is before a coastal trip. After the sand, our guide to dog-friendly pubs and cafés in Pembrokeshire covers the places that welcome muddy paws.
Staying overnight? Our dog-friendly stays in Pembrokeshire list places that publish their dog policy.
Busy beaches can be exciting for a dog. If yours finds crowds unsettling, the Calmdogs calming bites are a complementary feed some owners keep for days out, though for ongoing anxiety it’s best to speak to your vet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Pembrokeshire beaches ban dogs in summer?
Pembrokeshire County Council bans dogs completely on Tenby North and Whitesands from 1 May to 30 September. It bans them from part of the beach in the same months at Tenby South and Castle, Saundersfoot, Amroth, Newgale, Poppit Sands, Broad Haven North, Dale and Lydstep.
Can I take my dog to Whitesands Bay?
Not between 1 May and 30 September, when the council bans dogs on the whole beach. Dogs are welcome again from 1 October.
Are dogs allowed on Barafundle Bay?
Yes. The National Trust says dogs are allowed under close control and on a lead if necessary. Barafundle is not on the council’s seasonal restriction list, but check the signs.
Can dogs go on Tenby beaches in summer?
Not on Tenby North Beach, which has a total ban from 1 May to 30 September. Part of Tenby South and Castle Beach is also restricted in those months, and the council shows the zone on maps at the beach.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
