Dog Friendly Walks in County Down
11 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.
Castle Ward Estate and Strangford Shore
County Down
A dog friendly National Trust estate walk around Castle Ward with off lead exercise field and Strangford Lough shoreline.
Tollymore Forest Park Extended Circuit
County Down
A dog friendly forest park at the foot of the Mournes with long waymarked trails along the Shimna River.
Castlewellan Lake Circular
County Down
An easy lakeside circuit where a dog can run off lead and cool off at the water's edge, with a Scottish baronial castle and yew maze nearby.
Kilbroney Forest Park Circular, Rostrevor
County Down
A dog friendly forest park tucked at the feet of Slieve Martin above Carlingford Lough with waterfall, old oak and summit loop options.
Mourne Mountains: Slieve Binnian from Carrick Little
County Down
A dog friendly Mourne Mountain circuit over the granite tors of Slieve Binnian with Silent Valley views.
Scrabo Country Park and Tower Circular
County Down
A dog friendly short hill walk to the iconic Scrabo Tower with panoramas over Strangford Lough.
Cloghy to Ballyhalbert Coastal Walk
County Down
A dog friendly quiet coastal walk along the eastern Ards shore with long sands and rockpool flats.
Crawfordsburn Country Park Coastal Walk
County Down
An easy, accessible coastal walk on a lead between two beaches where a dog can paddle, passing a restored wartime fort and wildflower meadow.
Mourne Mountains: Slieve Commedagh from Newcastle
County Down
A dog friendly big day in the Mournes climbing Slieve Commedagh from Newcastle via the Glen River.
Mourne Wall Walk (South Section)
County Down
A dog friendly high Mourne traverse along the southern half of the famous granite Mourne Wall.
Strangford Lough Lecale Coastal Walk
County Down
A dog friendly shoreline walk along the Strangford and Lecale coast with tidal views, Audley's Castle and quiet lanes.