Belfast
Taking your dog to Belfast
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 9
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 18
- Nearby towns
- 1
4 council-verified beaches nearby
4 with off-lead sections
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Strangford, 21.7 miles
Redburn Country Park
Holywood, County Antrim
2.5 mi · Moderate
Redburn Country Park near Holywood offers around 4.3 miles (7km) of free-to-access paths across a steep, view-rich hillside above Belfast Lough. A typical loop walk is roughly 2.5 miles, moderate difficulty due to the slope. Entry is free; check on-site signage for current lead requirements.
Cave Hill Country Park
Belfast, County Antrim
4.5 mi · Challenging
Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast, is a Belfast City Council site with heath and moorland terrain and views over the city. The main Cavehill Trail is 4.5 miles with 256m of ascent to McArt's Fort. Dogs must be kept on a short lead throughout, released only if approached by grazing cattle.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park Walk
Belfast, County Down
2.5 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park in south Belfast is a spacious council park with gardens and open grassland, well known locally for dog walking.
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