From 1 May to 30 September dogs are banned from two stretches of Llandudno's beaches: the North Shore from the pier to the first slipway, and the West Shore between the two stone groynes. Across Conwy county they must be on a lead on every road and pavement with a limit of 40mph or less, and in every car park.
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7 hotels, inns and B&Bs and 5 cottages and holiday lets that take dogs, each with its dog charge and limits.
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Our picks: the places most welcoming to dogs.
B&B · Church Walks
Dog charge: No charge
A small B&B on Church Walks at the foot of the Great Orme. Dogs are included in the room rate and can use all the guest areas.
Hotel · North Shore
Dog charge: £25 per dog per night
A large Victorian hotel in the middle of the promenade, facing the North Shore. Dogs can join you in the lounge and bar, where tables can be kept for you.
Hotel · North Shore
Dog charge: £25 per dog per night
A Victorian seafront hotel on the promenade near the shops and the pier, with an indoor pool.
Llandudno sits on a low neck of land between two beaches. The North Shore is the main seafront, a curve of Victorian hotels from the pier at the foot of the Great Orme round to Craig-y-Don and the Little Orme. The West Shore, on the other side of town, faces the Conwy estuary and is quieter, with dunes and a long flat beach.
The Great Orme rises straight behind the town, and its paths start a few minutes from the pier. Sheep and goats graze it freely, so the council asks for dogs under control or on a lead. Deganwy, along the estuary to the south, has a beach with no seasonal dog ban.
Dogs allowed now (seasonal rules apply)
Dogs allowed now (seasonal rules apply)
Dogs allowed all year
Cafe · Mostyn Street
Dogs welcome inside
Well-behaved dogs welcome inside, with water bowls, lead hooks and treats; the menu has dog sausages, a doggy roast dinner and dog ice cream.
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Pub · Upper Mostyn Street
Dogs welcome inside
Well-behaved dogs welcome in the bar area, with water bowls and treats; there is a beer garden too.
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Cafe · Gloddaeth Street
Dogs welcome inside
An all-day cafe bar that lists itself as dog friendly and keeps treats for dogs.
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Bar · North Shore
Dogs welcome inside
Dogs welcome in the lounge and bar, where you can reserve a table to eat with your dog; not in the Terrace Restaurant.
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One of the council's three waymarked summit trails, climbing from Happy Valley by the pier onto the Great Orme on grassy paths, tracks and roads, steep in places. Keep dogs under control or on a lead: sheep and goats graze freely on the headland. The National Trust, which owns land on the Orme, asks for dogs on a lead.
A waymarked loop from the summit car park over limestone grassland, with views to Anglesey and the Carneddau mountains. Keep dogs under control or on a lead: sheep and goats graze freely on the headland.
A walk onto the smaller headland at the east end of Llandudno Bay, past old quarries, on paths that run close to cliff edges in places. Keep dogs under control or on a lead: sheep and goats graze freely on the headland.
An easy walk from Llanrhos to the ruins of Deganwy Castle on its hill, on pavement, grass and tracks with stiles and gates. It can be muddy after rain. The council asks for dogs to be kept under control or on a lead.
The journey
The nearest station is Llandudno.
On National Rail trains into Llandudno a passenger may take up to two dogs free. Dogs must stay on a lead or in a carrier on the train and at stations, and they are not allowed on seats.
Llandudno station is in the town centre, a short walk south of the North Shore promenade.
Driving in, The Parade car park on the promenade has 340 spaces, Dale Road car park by the West Shore has 101 (with a height barrier), and Happy Valley car park by the pier has 50. Conwy's dog order requires dogs to be on a lead in every car park.
S = stay, B = beach, P = pub or cafe, W = walk start. Hover over or tap a pin to see its card.
