Whitmore Bay, Barry Island

Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September

Source: Vale of Glamorgan Council. Rules set by Vale of Glamorgan Council. Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

• Free-to-book all-terrain beach wheelchairs (Hippocampe and Sandcruiser) for the day, 10am to 4pm. Book online in advance and bring photo ID.
• Collect from the Changing Places facility by the public toilets on the west side of the promenade, behind Marco's Cafe.

Access source: Vale of Glamorgan 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.

Nearby restricted beaches

• Cwm Colhuw BeachDogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Berrow and Brean BeachesDogs on leads all year
• Weston Beach (Grand Pier to Royal Sands)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September, 9am to 7pm
• Dunraven BayDogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Burnham-on-Sea (Jetty to Yacht Club, Pavilion to Maddocks Slade)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Burnham-on-Sea (Jetty to Pavilion)Dogs banned all year