County Antrim

Belfast

4 beaches4 walks18 pubs & cafes

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Taking your dog to Belfast

Beach access: Year-round
Dog walks: 4
Dog-friendly pubs & cafes: 18
Nearest vet: 0.2 miles
Nearby towns: 1

Beaches near BelfastSee all 4 beaches

Beach

Crawfordsburn Beach

Crawfordsburn, Down

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Beach

Helen's Bay Beach

Helen's Bay, Down

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Beach

Ballyholme Beach

Bangor, Down

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Walks from BelfastSee all 4 walks

Walk · Woodland/Forest

Belvoir Park Forest

Belfast, County Antrim

2.5 mi · Easy

Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast, is a dog-friendly 75-hectare forest on the River Lagan with waymarked woodland trails past a Norman motte. Distance is approximately 2.5 miles, terrain is easy, flat forest track. Dogs should be kept under close control, particularly near the river and livestock in adjoining farmland.

Walk · Parkland

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.

Walk · Parkland

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.

Pubs & cafesSee all 18 places