January is ‘Walk your Dog Month’ – a drive to remind people who dogs want walking in all weathers, and a group from Wales Coast Path has joined forces with six four-legged followers of the Welsh coast to convey you their high coastal adventures from round Wales.
With 870 miles simply ready to be explored, the Welsh coast is the right place to train your canine however you’ll want to observe the Countryside Code — all the time preserving your canine beneath management and in sight, cleansing up your canine’s poo and obeying native signage.
Meet Elsi, Lecsi, Guto, Arwr, Biscuit and Ozy, who’re regulars alongside the Path. Their suggestions are certain to get your pooch’s tail wagging — offering you with a much-needed dose of January vitamin ‘sea’ on the identical time.
Elsi the King Charles’ Cemaes Bay Circular walk, Anglesey
There is an abundance of walking routes alongside the coast of Anglesey, however maybe most breathtaking of all is that this cliff-top enterprise round Cemaes Bay. Elsi agrees that this walk provides each beautiful views and the ‘wow’ issue — however bear in mind to all the time hold your companion on a lead for this one.
There can also be loads for people to discover alongside the best way — together with the ruins of nineteenth century ceramic works and engaging historic websites reminiscent of Llanbadrig Church, one of many oldest Christian websites in Wales, which overlooks Cemaes Bay.
Ozy the Standard Poodle’s saunter by way of Bishopston Valley to Pwll Du BeachGower
Dogs are allowed on Pwll Du all 12 months spherical, making it the right walk for poodles and people alike.
An awesome place to begin Ozy’s favorite walk is The Beaufort Arms in Kittle. Across the highway from the pub is Kittle Green. Make your approach there and hold a watch out for a National Trust signal. From there, observe the footpath main into the woodland — the place there are numerous signposts to information you.
After descending the steep slope into the valley, you’ll encounter a river. Turn proper and walk alongside the right-hand aspect of the financial institution. From there, you’ll observe a winding path by way of the serene woodland, crossing a meadow alongside the best way — with heady smells of untamed garlic following you at each step.
Continue following the Pwll Du indicators for roughly 2km till you arrive at a stone footbridge with a white home within the background. Instead of crossing the bridge, keep to the best and stroll between two homes till you attain the long-lasting pebbled seaside.
Lecsi the Golden Retriever’s Llanfairfechan to Morfa Madryn jaunt
This accessible path is the right walk for any canine whose proprietor could be a pram or wheelchair person. The light walk provides a well-surfaced promenade, plus a flat and well-drained grassland for selection.
Taking one to 2 hours to finish, you’ll head by way of Morfa Madryn Nature Reserve which provides glorious hen recognizing alternatives for people (and dogs — so do hold them on a good lead always!)
And with its beautiful views throughout the Menai Strait, this route additionally permits your canine to dip their paws within the shallow waters alongside the best way, in the event that they (otherwise you!) are feeling courageous sufficient!
Guto the Jack Russell’s Llanbedrog to Abersoch adventure, Llŷn Peninsula
You and your four-legged pal might be spoilt for selection on this walk! Follow the coast alongside the beachfront or take the woodland route by way of the grounds of Plas Glyn y Weddw — assembly on the Trwyn Llanbedrog viewpoint, overlooking the glowing waters of Cardigan Bay.
What’s extra, native cafés are serving up scrumptious do-it-yourself desserts and lunches alongside the best way — excellent for a fast pit cease, with some even promoting dog-friendly treats!
The Corgi’s hero Aberporth to Tresaith saunter, Ceredigion
From paddling within the shallows to scampering on the sand — this charming route makes for the right morning walk.
What was as soon as a busy maritime centre, your start line at Aberporth is now a tranquil seaside settlement with sheltered sandy seashores and rockpools — excellent for young explorers. What’s extra, many of the route is wheelchair and pram-friendly — appropriate for all of the household.
Refreshments and bogs could be discovered at both finish, too — and hold a watch out for dolphins, the uncommon chough and an uncommon waterfall at Tresaith.
Biscuit the Beagle’s city Cardiff Bay to Barrage stroll
Starting on the iconic Welsh Government building, way-markers will information you previous the Norwegian Church and round what was as soon as the most important dock system on this planet.
This route is widespread with Biscuit and her homeowners as a result of there are many dog-friendly institutions alongside the route — serving sizzling drinks to heat your palms (and paws!) on a chilly January day.
For extra data and to plan your subsequent dog-friendly coastal journey, go to the Wales Coast Path website or observe @WalesCoastPath on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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