Dog Friendly Walks in County Down
9 dog friendly walks across County Down, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.
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Castle Ward Estate and Strangford Shore
County DownA dog friendly National Trust estate walk around Castle Ward with off lead exercise field and Strangford Lough shoreline.
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Tollymore Forest Park Extended Circuit
County DownA dog friendly forest park at the foot of the Mournes with long waymarked trails along the Shimna River.
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Scrabo Country Park and Tower Circular
County DownA dog friendly short hill walk to the iconic Scrabo Tower with panoramas over Strangford Lough.
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Kilbroney Forest Park Circular, Rostrevor
County DownA dog friendly forest park tucked at the feet of Slieve Martin above Carlingford Lough with waterfall, old oak and summit loop options.
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Mourne Mountains: Slieve Binnian from Carrick Little
County DownA dog friendly Mourne Mountain circuit over the granite tors of Slieve Binnian with Silent Valley views.
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Cloghy to Ballyhalbert Coastal Walk
County DownA dog friendly quiet coastal walk along the eastern Ards shore with long sands and rockpool flats.
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Mourne Mountains: Slieve Commedagh from Newcastle
County DownA dog friendly big day in the Mournes climbing Slieve Commedagh from Newcastle via the Glen River.
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Strangford Lough Lecale Coastal Walk
County DownA dog friendly shoreline walk along the Strangford and Lecale coast with tidal views, Audley's Castle and quiet lanes.
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Mourne Wall Walk (South Section)
County DownA dog friendly high Mourne traverse along the southern half of the famous granite Mourne Wall.