Ormeau Park
A long-time favourite for dog walkers, Ormeau Park now has even more to offer thanks to its new dedicated dog park, complete with agility equipment and play features. It’s a brilliant place for dogs to exercise, socialise and try something new, while the surrounding parkland provides plenty of space for relaxed walks afterwards.
Cave Hill Country Park
If your dog enjoys a proper adventure, Cave Hill is hard to beat. Woodland trails wind up the hillside, opening onto incredible views across the city and Belfast Lough. There’s plenty of space to explore, lots of interesting terrain, and enough paths to make every visit feel different.
Rowallane Garden
Rowallane Garden blends picturesque landscapes with relaxed walking routes. Its enclosed dog exercise area provides a secure place for dogs to play, while the wider estate offers peaceful paths through woodland and gardens, ideal for an easy, scenic outing.
Stormont Estate
Stormont Estate is the perfect location for dog walking, with miles of trails weaving through woodland and the lawns. One of the highlights is the large enclosed dog paddock, where dogs can run safely off-lead and burn off energy in a secure space. It’s perfect for social dogs or those who just love a full-speed sprint.
Montalto Estate
Just under an hour from Belfast, Montalto Estate offers beautiful woodland walks, scenic trails, and a purpose-built dog park where four-legged visitors can run and play safely off-lead. The combination of formal gardens, forest paths, and open space makes this a great day-out destination for dogs and owners alike.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park
This spacious park offers the perfect mix of open lawns, woodland trails, and riverside paths. There’s room for energetic dogs to stretch their legs, while shaded areas make it comfortable in any season. It’s especially beautiful in summer when the gardens are in bloom.
Hillsborough Forest
Hillsborough Forest is a fantastic spot for dog walking, with nearly 200 acres of woodland trails and open space to explore together. Set in the Georgian village of Hillsborough, the forest offers well-marked routes that make it easy to choose a walk that suits your dog’s energy levels. From gentle loops around the lake to longer woodland rambles, there’s plenty of space for curious noses, wagging tails, and relaxed time outdoors.
Scrabo Tower
Perched above the town of Newtownards, Scrabo Tower is a striking landmark with panoramic views over Strangford Lough and the surrounding countryside. The surrounding parkland and woodland paths make it a wonderful spot for dog walking, with plenty of open space for curious noses to explore.
