Pwllheli Beach (Traeth Marian-y-De)

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  • Pwllheli Beach - Gwynedd
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  • Pwllheli Beach - Gwynedd
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  • Pwllheli Beach - Gwynedd
    © Smabs Sputzer (1956-2017) and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Pwllheli is the unofficial capital of the Lleyn Peninsula, with two beaches and an attractive seafront promenade.

    South Beach is a shingle beach that stretches from Gimblet Rock along the promenade and around towards Llanbedrog.
    Glan-y-Mor is located at the back of the marina, starting off a little muddy around the harbour, but soon becoming sandy and running for three miles all the way to the Penychain headland.

    Also known as:

    Traeth Marian-y-De

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    Yes

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs allowed

    Dogs are not allowed on a small section of the beach in front of the promenade from 1st April to 30th September. The rest of the beach is dog-friendly all year.

    Gwynedd dog friendly beaches »

    Activities

    • Kayaking/canoeing
    • Good fishing
    • Jet-skiing
    • Sailing
    • Swimming/bathing
    • Water skiing
    • Wind surfing

    Facilities

    • Cafe/restaurant
    • Toilets
    • Disabled facilities
    • First aid point
    • Shop

    Nearest town

    Pwllheli

    Postcode

    LL53 5PG

    OS grid ref.

    SH 3729 3412

    Parking

    There is free parking for 280 cars. including disabled spaces.

    Water quality

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    Pwllheli Beach Reviews

    Beautiful Beach

    GSW
    Jul 19th 2021

    Beautiful beach which allows dogs.
    Good for swimming.
    Suggest other reviewer goes on the part where dogs are not allowed!!
    There are too many restrictions for dog owners as it is.

    Pamsy
    Jul 12th 2021

    Too many dogs ..dog owners allowing dogs to sniff sunbathers while relaxing ..this is harrassment and assault ...I dont want dogs licking my body while I relax ..I have my pebbles handy ....Lol

    Dogs and umbrellas!!!

    Jul 24th 2021

    Last week trying to relax on this wonderful beach - unfortunately this was impossible as an umbrella belonging to a couple not far from me was blown by the wind in my direction several times - was expecting to be stabbed any minute by the spike on the end. Despite this owner retrieved the umbrella and promptly put it back up!  Just to finish off their dog then attacked me - had to throw it off my arm at least three times before owner unsuccessfully tried to control it!  After this experience I think dogs should be banned during the summer at least as it is obvious some can’t be controlled by their owners.  Shame as this is the best beach in the world for me.