Dog Friendly Walks in Northern Ireland
10 dog friendly walks across Northern Ireland, reviewed by dog owners. Find routes with off-lead potential, manageable terrain, and places where your dog is genuinely welcome.
Giant's Causeway and North Antrim Cliff Path
Northern Ireland
One of Britain's great coastal walks along the Causeway Coast from the basalt columns to Dunseverick, dramatic all the way.
Glenariff Forest Park and Waterfall Trail
Northern Ireland
The 'Queen of the Glens' waterfall trail through Glenariff's dramatic gorge with the Ess-na-Larach and Ess-na-Crub waterfalls.
Port Path: Portstewart to Portrush
Northern Ireland
A Causeway Coast cliff walk from Portstewart Strand to Portrush with Atlantic views and dramatic headland scenery.
Slieve Donard from Bloody Bridge
Northern Ireland
The classic ascent of Northern Ireland's highest peak via the Bloody Bridge river, with views to Scotland on clear days.
Tollymore Forest Park Shimna River Circuit
Northern Ireland
A beautiful Mourne forest walk following the Shimna River through arched stone bridges and Gothic-flavoured parkland.
Castle Archdale Forest and Lough Erne Circuit
Northern Ireland
A Fermanagh lakeside and forest walk with Lough Erne views and the ruins of Castle Archdale beside the water.
Davagh Forest Dark Skies Loop
Northern Ireland
A Sperrins forest walk through one of Northern Ireland's dark sky discovery areas, with moorland views and good trails.
Divis and Black Mountain Ridge Trail
Northern Ireland
A moorland ridge walk above Belfast with sweeping views over the city, Lough Neagh and the Mourne Mountains on clear days.
Murlough National Nature Reserve Dune Circuit
Northern Ireland
A dune system nature reserve walk with views of the Mournes behind and Dundrum Bay ahead, one of Ireland's oldest sand dune systems.
Silent Valley Mountain Park
Northern Ireland
A Mourne Mountains reservoir walk in a glacial valley with the dramatic backdrop of the Silent Valley's surrounding peaks.