Dog Friendly

Paws in the vale

The Vale of Glamorgan prides itself on welcoming your entire family, including your four-legged friends! You’ll find everything you need to enjoy a day out or a holiday with your dog.

Look out for the Paws in the Vale logo – these places are especially keen to welcome you and your dog.

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Beaches

Dogs are welcome on nine of our beaches all year round, and on the other five beaches between 30 September and 1 May.

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to a splash around in the sea.

• Ogmore By Sea - Dogs Permitted all year
• Dunraven Bay - Dogs permitted October to April
• Cwm Nash - Dogs permitted all year
• Nash Point - Dogs permitted all year
• Com Colhuw - Dogs permitted October to April
• Summerhouse Point - Dogs permitted all year
• Aberthaw - Dogs permitted all year
• Fontygary Bay - Dogs permitted all year
• Porthkerry - Dogs permitted all year
• Cold Knap - Dogs permitted October to April
• Whitmore Bay - Dogs permitted October to April
• Jackson's Bay - Dogs permitted all year
• St Mary's Well Bay - Dogs permitted all year
• Penarth Seafront - Dogs permitted October to April

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Walks

With miles and miles of spectacular Glamorgan Heritage Coast, wooded valleys and rural routes, you and your dog are guaranteed a great walk.

Accommodation

We have a range of dog-friendly places to stay – from hotels to caravan parks.

Places to Eat

You and your dog will receive warm welcome at cafes, restaurants and pubs displaying the Paws in the Vale logo. Expect dog bowls with fresh water and recommendations on where else to go with your dog.

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Follow the links below to our Dog-friendly businesses

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