Randalstown Forest 🌲 📍Randalstown, Co. Antrim One of the best dog-friendly forest walks we've been to. This 430 acre forest offers a 4.8km circular loop of wide, well-maintained forest paths with no steep inclines, making it an easy and enjoyable walk for dogs of all ages. The paths are flat with great visibility ahead. Off-path, the woodland areas offer lots of things to jump over and streams to play in (which our dogs loved!) The forest is calm and peaceful, especially during quieter times. We visited on a holiday but still only passed one or two others. As always, ensure your dog is under control and can be recalled when off-lead. They will love this one! 💡TIP: be sure to put 'Randalstown Forest Car Park' or the Owl sanctuary into Google Maps or you will end up at Shane's Castle! 🏠Facilities: -Free car park at forest entrance -Some bins 👍Pros: -Very easy, accessible walk -Plenty of interesting sniffs -A very quiet and enjoyable forest 👎Cons: -Can be mucky in bad weather -No public toilets 🐶Our ratings: Cleanliness 4/5 Space 4/5 Quietness 4/5 Off lead 4/5 Fun 5/5 🌻Reactive friendly: This could be a great walk for reactive dogs, depending on their triggers. The wide paths offer lots of space for passing and have great sightlines to what is approaching. While most other dogs are off lead, owners seemed to always put back on when passing. The only thing to be mindful of is possible wildlife sightings (deer park nearby). 💜Perfect for: -Dogs who love to explore -Tiny legs or older joints -Those looking for a peaceful yet solid walk Have you and your dog visited Randalstown Forest? 💾Save this post for your next adventure! #nidogwalks #northernireland #dogsofnorthernireland #dogfriendlyni