Newcastle
Newcastle is a seaside resort in County Down at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, with a long sandy beach and Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland, rising directly behind the town. The area is a gateway to the Mourne Mountains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Taking your dog to Newcastle
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 3
- Nearby towns
- 1
5 council-verified beaches nearby
2 with off-lead sections
Closest: Strangford, 17.2 miles
Tollymore Forest Park Trails
Newcastle, County Down
5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead
Tollymore Forest Park near Newcastle, County Down, is a Forest Service site with extensive dog-friendly forest and riverside trails; dogs should be kept under control, particularly near the river and campsite areas.
Lough Island Reavy Reservoir Walk
Kilcoo, County Down
3 mi · Moderate
Lough Island Reavy near Castlewellan is a reservoir walk with Mourne Mountain views, offering a quieter forest-edge route for dog walkers.
Castlewellan Forest Park Lake Trail
Castlewellan, County Down
4.8 mi · Easy · Off-lead
Castlewellan Forest Park offers an easy circular lake walk and arboretum trails in County Down; dogs are generally welcome under control across the forest park.
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