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Dog-friendly breaks in County Down.

Our County Down guide starts in Newcastle beneath the Mournes, where a promenade visit works without a mountain climb. Tollymore Forest Park is a separate outing if conditions and walking effort suit. Choose between hotel service and a harbour-end cottage, then check the exact dog rules. This is selected coverage, not a county-wide directory.

Newcastle promenade in County Down
Newcastle (County Down), County Down · Photo: HENRY CLARK · CC BY-SA 2.0

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County Down · Northern Ireland

Newcastle (County Down) with your dog

Newcastle in County Down gives you a seaside break beneath the Mournes without making a mountain climb the price of admission. Start with the promenade, then choose a woodland outing at Tollymore if conditions suit. Slieve Donard offers hotel facilities with detailed dog rules; Widows Row is a self-catering cottage at the harbour end of town. Decide whether hotel service or your own kitchen will make the trip more relaxed.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF DAY

Choosing a base

Choose Newcastle for the seafront and an optional woodland outing, rather than assuming a mountain walk is part of every stay.

Newcastle (County Down)

Choose Newcastle (County Down) for a promenade break with Tollymore as a separate forest visit; hotel and self-catering choices suit different plans.

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