Dog Beach Ban
As from the 1st of May, dogs will be banned from the following
beaches for the summer period:
- Southerndown
- Llantwit Major Beach
- Cold Knap
- Barry Island
- Penarth
The bye-law has been in operation since 2001 and exists
primarily to protect the interests of bathers during the summer
season. The ban will be in force until the 30th
September. As from the 1st October dogs are once more welcome
on the beaches.
It is aimed at ensuring the safety and pleasure of the majority
who would wish to use the beach for sunbathing and swimming or
similar seaside leisure activities.
It is an offence to allow your dog on these beaches and
contradition of this bye-law
could earn you a £500 fine.
If you are caught not cleaning up after your dog anywhere in the
Vale, you can be issued with a £75 fixed penalty notice which, if
not paid, could result in a fine of £1,000 being levied by the
magistrates Court.
Please note that guide dogs are permitted on beaches,
if accompanying a registered blind
person.