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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- Dogs on a lead in council cemeteries in the former Coleraine area, Carrick Dhu and Juniper Hill caravan parks, and shared-use paths in Portrush, Portstewart, Coleraine and other towns.
- Dogs on a lead at Anderson Park, Antrim Gardens Upper, the Castlerock cliff path, Harbour Hill and the path from Ballintoy to Whitepark Bay.
- Northern Ireland law: dogs must be on a lead in pedestrianised streets and anywhere livestock are present. Other lead and no-dog areas come from each council's dog control orders.
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
- Portrush West Strand (Castle Erin to South Pier)Dogs banned 1 June to 15 September
- Portrush East Strand (Arcadia to the stream)Dogs banned 1 June to 15 September
- Whiterocks Beach (east of access)Dogs banned 1 June to 15 September
- Salmon Rock BeachDogs banned 1 June to 15 September
- Castlerock Beach (west of entrance)Dogs banned 1 June to 15 September
- Downhill Beach (towards Benone)Dogs banned 1 June to 15 September