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Visitors sitting on a stone bench with a dog in the garden at Mount Stewart, with pink blossom on the ground and a view of the garden and house in the background
Visitors and their dog in visit Mount Stewart | © National Trust Images / Christopher Heaney

Dog-friendly places in Northern Ireland

Get your dog's tail wagging, with pooch friendly places across Northern Ireland. With water bowls, hitching posts and plenty of ground to cover, the places in our care aren't just for history-loving hounds. The sandy beaches and woodland trails on offer are a dog-walker's dream. From dog exercise areas to dog-friendly accommodation, discover a slice of canine heaven when visiting with your four-legged friend. Here's all you need to know about dog-friendly places in Northern Ireland.

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.

A dog on lead is sitting on the grass beside its owners

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 close-up image of a tan-brown dog with a white muzzle and zip, with trees visible in the background

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.

Two large dogs on leads held by two people on a path at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, with grass and fallen autumn leaves beyond

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. 

Two visitors walking dogs on the estate at Castle Drogo, Devon

Dog-friendly coast and beaches in Northern Ireland

Giant's Causeway 

Discover Giant's Causeway with your dog. Head out for a bracing walk to see the world-famous stones and coastline, stop by the café or explore the visitor centre. Giant's Causeway is a three pawprint rated place. 

Two dogs on their leads stood on top a rock next to their owners

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.

Family walking with a pushchair and dogs with the shore behind and blue skies above

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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