Murlough Bay Antrim

Murlough Bay scores a well-earned 9/10 for dog friendliness, with no restrictions in place at this stunning Antrim coast location. Its remote setting means visitor numbers stay very low, so you and your dog are likely to have the pebble and sand beach largely to yourselves.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Murlough Bay throughout the year with no seasonal restrictions. It's a great option whenever you're looking for a dramatic, crowd-free coastal walk on the Antrim coast.

Murlough Bay is genuinely remote, reached via a steep single-track road or on foot from the Causeway Coastal Route, and there are no facilities at the bay itself — so come prepared with water and supplies for both you and your dog. Parking is very limited at the bay end of the track, and an alternative is to park at the Fair Head car park and walk in. The effort is well worth it for the extraordinary views across to Rathlin Island and the Mull of Kintyre, and the dramatic scenery beneath Fair Head's basalt columns.