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Visitors playing with their dogs at the designated Dog Exercise Field at Rowallane Garden, County Down
Visitors playing with their dogs at the designated Dog Exercise Field at Rowallane Garden, County Down | © Visitors playing with their dogs at the designated Dog Exercise Field at Rowallane Garden, County Down

Dog-friendly places in Northern Ireland

Get tails wagging this autumn with dog-friendly adventures across Northern Ireland. From crisp woodland walks and colourful trails to welcoming places to stay, there’s plenty to discover with your four-legged friend. Make the most of the season and take advantage of the National Trust Pooch Passport, unlocking even more opportunities to explore the places we care for together. Whether it’s kicking through fallen leaves, discovering new walking routes or enjoying a well-earned rest afterwards, autumn is the perfect time for adventures with your pooch.

Dog friendly gardens, parks and countryside in Northern Ireland

Rowallane Garden 

Rowallane Garden is a three pawprint rated place. Discover Rowallane Garden with your dog. Explore the pleasure ground, stroll through the walled garden & wander through woodland.

Visitors with their dogs at Christmas time at Rowallane Garden, County Down

Castle Coole 

Castle Coole is a two pawprint rated place. Please help to ensure that all visitors, with or without dogs, can enjoy their visit by following these guidelines.

Dog walks at Castle Coole

The Argory 

Your dog will love The Argory with plenty of sights and smells to explore around the estate, as well as a dedicated play area. The Argory is a two pawprint rated place.

A visitor walks thier dog along a wet path

Florence Court 

Florence Court is a two pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome at Florence Court. Stride out through acres of parkland and historic woodland. Your dog will find plenty of opportunities for bounding, jumping, sniffing and splashing through the estate.

Visitor and Dog on Florence Court House Step

Derrymore 

Derrymore, as the only parkland near the centre of Newry, is an excellent spot for walking with your canine companion. We want everyone to enjoy this beautiful spot, so we ask visitors coming with their dogs to follow these guidelines which are in-line with the Countryside Code. 

A dachshund wearing a purple checked coat, on the lead, with autumn leaves on the grass around it, at Bodnant Garden, North Wales

Dog-friendly coast and beaches in Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway 

Dogs are welcome at Giant’s Causeway. We know dogs are part of the family, so they can join you on every step of the Visitor Experience – whether that’s exploring the world-famous coast, browsing the exhibition, grabbing a coffee, or joining a guided tour.

A collie dog on a lead, standing within the exhibition and interpretation area of the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre

Mount Stewart 

Discover Mount Stewart with your dog. With acres of parkland to explore there's plenty of space for them to bound, sniff, jump and splash. Mount Stewart is a two pawprint rated place.

Visitors walking their dog in the parkland at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire

Castle Ward 

Castle Ward is a three pawprint rated place. Discover Castle Ward with your dog. With miles of trails to explore there's plenty of space for them to bound, sniff, jump and splash.

Couple exploring Castle Ward in Summer

Downhill Demesne 

Downhill Demesne is a one pawprint rated place. Discover Downhill Demesne with your dog. Explore the clifftop garden and wander through the historic coastal landscape to see the famous Mussenden Temple.

Visitors walking their dog at Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne , County Londonderry

Portstewart Strand 

Dogs are welcome on Portstewart Strand and with two miles of golden sand to enjoy, there are plenty of opportunities for walking and splashing along the beach. Portstewart Strand is a one pawprint rated place. 

A small dog on the lead standing at the beach

All dog-friendly places in Northern Ireland

    Visitors at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

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