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Adventures Are Better Together
Four paws. Fresh air. A whole Vale to explore.
The lead is on. The snacks are packed. Someone is already waiting by the door.
Sounds like it’s time for an adventure.
From the Glamorgan Heritage Coast to country parks, beaches and dog-friendly places to stop along the way, the Vale of Glamorgan is made for days out with your favourite walking companion. Whether you're exploring woodland trails, walking the coast or relaxing in a dog-friendly café, the Vale offers plenty ofopportunities to enjoy memorable adventures with your four-legged companion
Where will those four paws take you?
Walkies on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Fourteen miles of coast means a lot of walkies.
Follow clifftop paths with the sea stretching out beside you. Explore around Nash Point or discover the landscape near Llantwit Major.
At Ogmore, wander near the castle and its famous stepping stones before heading towards the coast. Or choose your own stretch of the Heritage Coast and follow your dog’s nose — within reason.
Big views. Fresh air. Happy dogs
Discover our dog-friendly walks
Beaches worth barking about
Sand. Sea. Sticks.
What more could they want?
Discover year-round dog-friendly coastal spots including Jackson’s Bay, Cwm Nash, Aberthaw and Porthkerry Beach. The Glamorgan Heritage Coast also has plenty of places to explore together.
Seasonal restrictions apply at some Vale beaches, so check the latest guidance before setting off.
Your dog won’t check it. You should.
Paws for a pit stop
Even the most enthusiastic explorer needs a break.
Across the Vale, you’ll find dog-friendly cafés, pubs and places to eat ready to welcome muddy boots and paws.
Find somewhere near your walking route, settle down after a day on the coast or head into the rural Vale for a well-earned pub stop.
Water for them. Something cold for you.
Where will you stop for lunch?
Stay for another walk
Your dog doesn’t know it’s a day trip.
So why tell them?
Find dog-friendly accommodation across the Vale and turn one adventure into a whole weekend of them. Stay near the coast, escape to the countryside or make one of our towns your base.
New walk tomorrow?
Tail wag says yes.
WHAT your dog needs for a great day out
From scenic walks and dog-friendly beaches to cafés, pubs and places to stay, Paws in the Vale has everything you need to plan your next adventure together. You'll also find handy tips on where dogs are welcome, seasonal beach information and everything you need to know before you set off. Paws in the Vale
Need inspiration for a dog-friendly getaway?
Follow in the paw prints of Archie, Olly, Ozzie, Monty, Barney and Benji as they explored the Vale. Discover dog-friendly places to stay, eat, walk and explore.
🐾 A very good day for a very good dog 🐾
Big walks. New smells. Sea air. Dog-friendly pit stops.
Tail wagging already?
9am | Walkies by the sea
Start at Jackson’s Bay on Barry Island.
This quieter sandy bay welcomes dogs all year round and gives youthe perfect place to begin your adventure with paws on the sand.
Sticks optional.
Discover dog-friendly beaches
11am | Follow the trail
Head to Porthkerry Country Park.
Explore woodland paths, wander through the meadows and make your waytowards the pebble beach beneath the cliffs.
There are 220 acres to sniff.
You might be here a while.
Find dog-friendly walks
1pm | Paws for lunch
Time for a dog-friendly pit stop.
Look out for the Paws in the Vale logo at cafés, pubs andrestaurants across the Vale. These are places especially keen to welcomefour-legged visitors.
Water bowl for them.
Lunch for you.
Everyone wins.
Find dog-friendly places to eat
3pm | Take the scenic route
Ready for more?
Head towards the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and choose another stretchto explore. Nash Point is hard to beat for dramatic scenery, rock pools and awalk past the clifftop lighthouse.
Lead on.
5pm | Find a dog-friendly pub
Muddy paws are a sign of a good day.
Find a welcoming Vale pub, settle in and give everyone a chance torecharge.
There may be biscuits.
No promises.
7pm | One last walk
Finish with a gentle evening wander.
Sea air. A quieter coast. One very tired dog.
That’s what we call a successful summer day.
Plan your dog-friendly adventure
Good adventures start with a little planning
The Vale’s coast and countryside are special places for visitors, local communities, livestock and wildlife.
Check seasonal beach restrictions and local guidance before your visit, keep dogs under control at all times and follow signs when exploring the countryside.
A little care helps keep tails wagging and the Vale looking beautiful.
Grab the lead
Coastal paths. Country parks. New smells, new walks and somewhere welcoming to rest afterwards.
Adventures really are better together.
Adventures really are better together.
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Adventures really are better together.
