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Dog friendly beaches in Northern Ireland: sections and leads

Explore 10 detailed guides: 6 with published dog-access conditions and 4 needing confirmation. Read the dog sections, dates and lead conditions first, then plan your arrival.

Antrim Coast - White Park Bay - East
White Park Bay · Ballintoy, AntrimJoseph Mischyshyn · CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized; cropped for display

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have different dog rules. Council exclusions, a landowner’s lead condition and an unconfirmed policy are labelled separately. A photograph or beach listing does not grant dog permission.

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Antrim

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Causeway Coast summer exclusions cover named sections all day, 1 June–15 September. Portballintrae Bay’s permitted shore is separate from small Salmon Rock beach. White Park Bay requires leads because of livestock. Ballycastle’s precise seasonal conditions and Browns Bay’s holiday rule need confirmation.

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Londonderry

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Castlerock has a mapped summer dog-free section. At Portstewart the National Trust permits off-lead exercise beyond post 10; leads apply on the main strand. Benone’s exact seasonal dog section needs confirmation.

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Down

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Tyrella’s physical beach profile and visitor facilities are described by official sources, but its complete dog hours and zones remain unconfirmed. A bathing-water profile or a proposed boardwalk is not proof of dog access.

This is an editorial selection, not a measured popularity ranking. Browse all Northern Ireland locations or read the Republic of Ireland guide.