Gower, most of which lies in the City and County of Swansea, was designated in 1956 as the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. Not a bad thing to have at the end of the road when all you want is a decent dog walk.
Swansea is among our best-covered Welsh areas: a local trainers directory plus Swansea guides for sitters, groomers and rescue. Vets and swimming don’t have Swansea pages yet, so those two lines go to UK-wide guides. Start with the list, then follow the links for the detail.
What’s covered in Swansea
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Swansea.
- Dog sitters: Best dog sitters in Swansea.
- Dog groomers: Dog groomers near me in Swansea.
- Adoption and rescue: 5 best dog rescue shelters and dog adoption centres in Swansea.
- Vets: We don’t have a Welsh vets guide yet. Our UK vets guide is titled for England, but its advice on choosing a practice applies anywhere.
- Dog swimming spots: No Swansea swimming page yet. The UK swimming guide is the closest we have.
- Pet transport: Find pet transport near you.
Rhossili Down on Gower
Rhossili Down rises to The Beacon, at 193 metres the highest point on Gower, with the Neolithic Sweyne Howes tomb on the Down. It’s exposed, so bring water for your dog and expect wind. Gower’s interior includes farmland and common land, so you may meet grazing animals. Keep a lead to hand and follow any signs.
Light for short days
Open hillsides and the bay get dark early in winter. A light-up LED dog collar from Calmshops makes your dog easier to spot on the bay and hillsides in winter. It doesn’t replace staying close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there dog sitters in Swansea?
Yes, we have a Swansea dog sitters guide, linked in the list above, along with a Swansea groomers guide.
Where can I walk my dog near Swansea?
Gower is the obvious answer. Rhossili Down rises to The Beacon, the peninsula’s highest point at 193 metres. Keep a lead handy in case you meet grazing animals.
Does Swansea have a dog rescue guide?
Yes, we have a guide to dog rescue shelters and adoption centres in Swansea, linked above.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
