Can my dog go on Port Eynon Beach?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
- Part of the beach closed to dogs
| Summer | Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September: no dogs from the eastern edge of the steps to the eastern edge of the Horton beach access. Dogs are allowed from the main steps west to the Salt House. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April. |
Where to go instead
The beach from the main steps west to the Salt House stays open to dogs.
On the map
Nearest beaches: Horton Beach (0.4 miles), Oxwich Bay (2.5 miles), Mewslade Bay (3.5 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Swansea Council. Read them at the source: Swansea Council dogs on beaches.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Port Eynon Beach?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September. In summer: Part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September: no dogs from the eastern edge of the steps to the eastern edge of the Horton beach access. Dogs are allowed from the main steps west to the Salt House. In winter: Dogs allowed on the whole beach from 1 October to 30 April.
Where can I take my dog near Port Eynon Beach instead?
The beach from the main steps west to the Salt House stays open to dogs.