Dog Byelaws: Beach & Promenade

On The Promenade, Main Road & Car Parks: Dogs are allowed but MUST be kept on a short lead at all times, between the eastern point of Waters Edge past the New Inn public house and the western point of Amroth Village toilets. This includes on any slipway. The areas covered by this byelaw restriction is shown as grey on the accompanying map.

On The Beach (and pebble banks): Dogs are NOT allowed on the central section of the beach in Amroth. The restricted area is defined by the groynes, but for an easier understanding, the eastern start point of the restricted zone is the end of the seawall/promenade by the bridge at the New Inn public house. The western start point is the Village slipway. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between these two points during this period. Please note that these restrictions do not apply to guide dogs for visually impaired people. The restricted dog area covered by this byelaw is shown in red on the accompanying map.

Where Can I Walk My Dog?

Even with the restricted central section, there is a greater expanse of beach to walk and exercise your dog on the eastern and western sections. Please note that the beach in Amroth is fully covered at high tide, and some rocks remain covered on certain low tides. Always check tide timetables and height.

On the eastern beach, dogs are allowed between New Inn end of promenade and LEFT towards and including Telpyn. Access to the beach at this point requires you to walk over the pebble bank, which can change shape and steepness with each high tide, especially after stormy conditions - refer to  Byelaw Dispensation.  

On the western beach, dogs are allowed at all times between Amroth Village slipway and RIGHT towards and including Wiseman’s Bridge. There is a very large expanse of wonderful sand on this side of the beach at all low tides, and on certain low tides, the rocks at the Wiseman's Bridge side will be uncovered, allowing a full walk on sand between Amroth and Wiseman's Bridge. 

On The Beach: Dogs are allowed at all times at Wiseman’s Bridge beach.

Using The Beach To Access Neighbouring Beaches:

Wiseman's Bridge is a great place to start your walk and continue further around the bay, especially on Spring low tides when all of the bay opens up, allowing a continuous walk on sand. If you have a dog with you, however, please be aware that Wiseman's Bridge neighbouring beaches have dog restrictions in summer and the start of restricted areas can be difficult to identify if walking along the beach.

If you are going EAST (towards Amroth) - dogs are not allowed on Amroth Central Beach. Walking from Wiseman’s Bridge, dogs are allowed along the beach up to the first slipway at Amroth Village only and all dogs must then leave the beach. Please also note that the byelaw requires all dogs on Amroth slipways, main road, promenade and car parks to always be on a short lead. There are rocks between Wiseman's Bridge and Amroth, which are uncovered at certain low tides - always check tide timetables and heights.

If you are going WEST (towards Coppet Hall/Saundersfoot) -  dogs are not allowed on Coppet Hall North Beach between 10am and 5pm or Saundersfoot Main Beach at any time. Between 10am and 5pm dog walkers need to leave Wiseman's Bridge beach, use the steps up from the beach to the Coast Path and use the tunnels to Coppet Hall to abide by dog restrictions. This route is not available if the tunnel is closed, and in this you will need to walk back towards Wiseman's Bridge to access the higher alternate coast path. If it is before 10am and after 5pm you may continue around the rocks onto Coppet Hall North beach. If continuing on the beach at Coppet Hall towards Saundersfoot, please ensure you know where the Saundersfoot Main Beach dog restriction point starts when approaching from Coppet Hall.  Please note this route is only possible on certain low tides, and sections along this route will be fully covered before high tides - always check tide times and heights.

Access to the dog-friendly section of Amroth East Beach has been an issue for some time.

The steps at the sea wall at the eastern side of the dog restriction zone are worn and now only for use when leaving the beach in emergencies. Funds are unavailable to install a safe passage across the stones.

Amroth Community Council has an agreement with Pembrokeshire County Council that dog walkers, who are unable to safely navigate the pebble bank at the end of the sea wall, can instead access the eastern dog-friendly section via the Castle slipway, turning LEFT ONLY at the bottom of the slipway and walking directly to the dog-friendly section and vice versa. This is by exception, and dog owners MUST adhere to the following to ensure they remain compliant with the byelaw:

1. Only use the Castle Slipway and turning left to walk through the dog-restricted beach for access to/from the dog-friendly East section of the beach past the New Inn.

2.  Dogs MUST be kept on a short lead on the slipway and whilst in the dog restricted beach area at all times. 

3. Always immediately pick up your dog poo in a bag. Take it with you & bin it. 

Failure to comply with all of the above could result in you receiving a Fixed Penalty Notice fine, including:

1. Staying in the dog restricted beach area or turning right at the bottom of the Castle slipway.

2. Dogs being allowed off lead on the slipway or restricted beach.

3. Stopping/exercising/playing with your dog in the restricted area.

4. Leaving bagged or unbagged dog poo on the beach.