Swansea · beach · Wales

Swansea Bay

Two stretches of the bay are closed in summer. The middle stretch stays open. The promenade is lead-only all year.

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Dogs are allowed (from the slip opposite Victoria Park to the beach access at Sketty Lane).

Right now, 1:19pm: allowed.

Also: Dogs must be on a lead (the entire promenade from the River Tawe to the Knab Rock car park, Mumbles).

For 11 November 2026. Assistance dogs are usually exempt — check the council page.

The rules we hold

Dogs are not allowed (from the beach access at Sketty Lane to the northern edge of the slip at the West Cross Inn) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs are not allowed (from the River Tawe to the slip opposite Victoria Park) from 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs are allowed (from the slip opposite Victoria Park to the beach access at Sketty Lane).
Dogs must be on a lead (the entire promenade from the River Tawe to the Knab Rock car park, Mumbles).

Swansea Council. Last checked 11 November 2026.

A breach can mean a fixed penalty. The amount is on the council page.

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Swansea · beach