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Ards and North Down Borough Council: dog rules

Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places

Rules added

Dogs on a lead on Ballyholme promenade at all times, and on Ballyholme and Groomsport beaches 11am to 8pm, 1 June to 31 August.
Dogs on a lead along Bangor seafront, its piers and gardens, Pickie Fun Park, Ward Park, Castle Park walled garden and Balloo Wetlands.
Lead when asked in many parks and glens and on the North Down Coastal Path.
No dogs in 17 named playgrounds, or in the play area and pitches at Londonderry Park, Newtownards.
£80 fixed penalty.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Beaches with dog rules