Can my dog go on Rhyl 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 | From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are allowed only on the area from the Kite Surf Cafe eastwards. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed anywhere on the beach from 1 October to 30 April. |
| Also | The council's pages give two different western edges for the dog area, the Kite Surf Cafe and Old Golf Road, so check the signs. Denbighshire County Council doesn't say which order these rules come from, and we haven't been able to check whether it is still in force, so check signs on the day. |
Where to go instead
The beach east of the Kite Surf Cafe stays open to dogs.
On the map
Nearest beaches: Kinmel Bay Beach (1.2 miles), Prestatyn Central Beach (3.4 miles), Pensarn Beach (3.9 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Denbighshire County Council. Read them at the source: Denbighshire County 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 Rhyl Beach?
Yes, but part of the beach is closed to dogs from 1 May to 30 September. In summer: From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are allowed only on the area from the Kite Surf Cafe eastwards. In winter: Dogs allowed anywhere on the beach from 1 October to 30 April.
Where can I take my dog near Rhyl Beach instead?
The beach east of the Kite Surf Cafe stays open to dogs.