Castlewellan Forest Park
Co. Down
Long walkEasyOff-lead friendlyDog swimmingParkingToiletsCafé
A hugely popular forest park built around a lake at Castlewellan, with a flat 4-mile lakeshore loop, an arboretum and the famous Peace Maze. Dogs love the water's-edge sniffing and the long, easy circuit, though it draws families so it's best enjoyed early. A café, toilets and paid parking on site make it an easy day out.