Murlough Beach

Dog access

Dogs welcome year round

Entry

Free

Region

Down

Where to find Murlough Beach

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We confirmed the dog policy with them on 20 July 2026.

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No council or DAERA dog byelaw found for this beach as of 2026-07-14; dogs permitted under normal countryside/beach access rules. Note: National Trust (site owner, not the council) asks visitors to keep dogs on leads within Murlough National Nature Reserve to protect wildlife and livestock; this is a site request, not a statutory byelaw.

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