Anglesey in North Wales is a gorgeous island, connected to the mainland by two impressive bridges that span the Menai Straits. With 125 miles of lovely coastline, it makes a wonderful playground for you and your dog.
With an emphasis on outdoor life, Anglesey offers its visitors an endless choice of activities to get involved in, and so many of them are pet friendly. Home to nature reserves, long beaches, country parks and a veritable cornucopia of pubs and cafes that welcome your four-legged friends, Anglesey is a seriously good option for a dog-friendly holiday in North Wales.
Come to Anglesey and stay at one of our self-catering holiday cottages. We have dog-friendly holiday properties big and small to meet all your requirements all across the island.
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Top dog-friendly days out in Anglesey
Silver Bay Beach
Silver Bay Beach is an awesome dog-friendly beach. With a crescent shape and hemmed in by conifer trees and a low rocky headland, this a great place for you and your dog, especially if they love a bit of a clamber and don’t mind a bout of exploration to get to the beach. There are some excellent views across the beaches that include Rhosneigr and Cymyran up the coast. Other dog-friendly beaches on the island include Lligwy, Moelfre, Pentraeth, and Red Wharf Bay.
Why your dog will love it: There are heaps of rocks to sniff around and play chase. And it's one of the largest unrestricted beaches for dogs on the island.
Stay nearby: Plas Esgob | Sleeps 2 dogs + 8 humans
Beaumaris Castle
Take a step back in time and explore the atmospheric remains of Beaumaris Castle. With its water-filled moat, turrets and thrilling weaponry room, it's a fascinating spot to spend a few hours with your pup. Dogs are allowed on the ground floor and the outdoor areas of the castle, but it's likely you'll want to explore the castle walls, so if you can, take turns to climb the steps up and enjoy the fabulous views.
Why your dog will love it: The spaces to explore are mostly outdoors, and there are plenty of nooks and crannies to sniff around!
Stay nearby: The Nook | Sleeps 2 dogs + 4 humans
Seacoast Safaris
If you own a sea dog, they are welcome to follow you aboard a boat for a sea safari whilst you discover the joys of the Menai Straits. Setting off from the Anglesey coastal town of Beaumaris, Seacoast Safaris' excursions take about 90 minutes to complete - see what you can spot on the water or in the air from on deck. Look out for Atlantic grey seals on the uninhabited Puffin Island and Penmon Lighthouse.
Why your dog will love it: It’s not every day your dog goes to sea!
Stay nearby: The Dairy | Sleeps 2 dogs + 4 humans
Top walkies in Anglesey
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is 130 miles and is one of the UK’s most up-and-coming long-distance walking destinations. It is possible to walk its full length in 9 to 16 days by breaking it up into manageable sections. The path is suitable for wayfarers, with certain sections open to cyclists and horse riders. An incredible 95% of the path falls within a designated National Landscape and the habitats include woodlands, clifftops, coastal heath, dunes, salt marshes and more.
There are sections where your hound will have to be at heel or on the lead – look out for grazing animals and sheer cliffs. Highlights of the walk include views of Holyhead Mountain, South Stack Lighthouse, Menai Suspension Bridge, Carmel Head, Britannia Bridge, Penmon Point, Cemlyn Nature Reserve... and that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
Why your dog will love it: There’s a diversity of terrain for dogs of all ages to cover. For young dogs, it’s a great exercise in discovery.
Stay nearby: There are many cottages near this path but we chose this one near Holyhead Mountain – Trearddur House Mews | Sleeps 2 dogs + 4 humans
Holyhead Breakwater Country Park
First opened in 1990, the Holyhead Breakwater Country Park is a superb location for a doggy day out! Built on the site of a former quarry where the stone for the breakwater was sourced in the 1800s, Holyhead Breakwater is the longest in Europe at 1.5 miles. Bird lovers will enjoy spotting peregrine falcons and choughs above the quarry and the possibility of spying stonechats in the walls.
There is a lake called Llyn Llwynog in the park, where people show off their remote-control model boats or go fishing. Walk the Rocky Coast, where you can savour sea views and ramble the trails through the gorse and heather expanses with your lucky dog! Some of the trails link up to Holyhead Mountain and South Stack, so don’t forget to pack your walking shoes. There is a North Wales Wildlife Trust kiosk for refreshments in the park too!
Why your dog will love it: Dogs love open spaces and wild places. There are scents galore to send their senses crazy!
Stay nearby: Bay Point House | Sleeps 2 dogs + 14 humans
Red Wharf Bay
Take the hound out for a run and game of frisbee at this fantastic sandy beach called Red Wharf Bay. The large bay stretches from Benllech to Pentraeth and reveals more than 10 square miles of sandy beach at low tide. The beach is part of a larger nature reserve and is home to interesting habitats, including salt marshes and sand dunes that harbour rare pyramidal orchids, waders, and waterfowl.
Why your dog will love it: The beach is a natural dog playground! Sea, sky, beach, games!
Stay nearby: Llain Delyn Lodge | Sleeps 3 dogs + 14 humans
Top dog-friendly dining spots in Anglesey
The White Eagle
A really cool dog-friendly pub, The White Eagle in Rhoscolyn, close to Holyhead, is a winner after a day on the beach or the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. The menus are something to shout about with all the popular bases covered. Dogs are allowed inside and outside on the deck, so bring your pooch along to one of the friendliest pubs on the island.
Why your dog will love it: There are no limits to where the dogs are welcome.
Stay nearby: Lake Dinam Cottage | Sleeps 2 dogs + 4 humans
The Bull at Beaumaris
Found on the south-east coast of Anglesey, The Bull at Beaumaris is a dog-friendly bar and restaurant. Dogs are allowed to join you in the bar for a pint of ale and a rest; it’s a relaxing spot with an impressive bar menu and a bold selection of Welsh ales and wines. The seaside town of Beaumaris is lovely to visit for views across the Menai Strait and as far as Snowdonia National Park.
Why your dog will love it: All dogs love a cosy place to rest after a long day out. The bar at The Bull is perfect.
Stay nearby: Bodhyfryd | Sleeps 2 dogs + 6 humans
The Tavern on the Bay
The Tavern on the Bay is a gastropub that welcomes dogs to join you inside and on the terrace. Enjoy impressive sea views at one of the island’s most popular eateries. The menu is very tempting and diverse with a dizzying array of choices. Vegetarians are well-catered for, as well as lovers of seafood. Mealtime favourites are well represented too, and the Sunday roast menu is super enticing.
Why your dog will love it: The quality of morsel up for grabs is worth being patient for most dogs!
Stay nearby: Pebble Beach Cottage | Sleeps 1 dog + 4 humans
Top dog-friendly places to stay in Anglesey
We have a large collection of dog-friendly places to visit and things to do on the Isle of Anglesey for you to uncover. Visit our range of dog-friendly holiday cottages where you and your pet will find features that are bound to make a holiday on Anglesey an experience to remember. For more inspiration visit our dog-friendly guide to North Wales. Choose your perfect self-catering dog-friendly holiday cottage from our collection - book your ideal holiday home today.
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