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Denbighshire County Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

No dogs all year in equipped play areas, marked sports pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, school grounds and cemeteries.
No dogs on marked parts of Rhyl and Prestatyn beaches, 1 May to 30 September.
Dogs on a lead at Rhyl Blue Bridge and Prestatyn Sailing Club, and on some named paths.
Put your dog on a lead when an officer asks.

Order from 2021, extended since.

Source: Denbighshire County Council. 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.

Beaches with dog rules