Black Rock Sands (designated zone)

Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September

Source: gwynedd.llyw.cymru (not the council's own site). Rules set by Gwynedd Council. Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

• Free beach and sea wheelchairs (large wheels and floats) for daily hire, subject to availability, Easter to the end of September, from Gwynedd's Maritime Service.

Access source: Gwynedd Council (2025), checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Nearby restricted beaches

• Criccieth beaches (designated zones)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
• Harlech (designated zone)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
• Llandanwg (designated zone)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
• Pwllheli beaches (designated zones)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
• Barmouth (designated zone)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September
• Dinas Dinlle (designated zone)Dogs banned 1 April to 30 September