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Can my dog go on Herring Pond?
Yes from 16 September to 31 May. No from 1 June to 15 September, when dogs are banned.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Dogs allowed
- No dogs
| Summer | No dogs from 1 June to 15 September. |
|---|---|
| Winter | Dogs allowed from 16 September to 31 May. |
| Also | This small bathing spot below Portstewart Hill is on the council's map but not in its summer notice. Keep dogs on a lead on the Nuns Walk path. |
| Fine | £80 fixed penalty |
Where to go instead
Portstewart Strand, past National Trust post 10, is the nearest place dogs can be off the lead.
On the map
Nearest beaches: Portstewart Strand (1.7 miles), West Strand (2.7 miles), Castlerock Beach (2.8 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. Read them at the source: Causeway Coast and Glens dog order map.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Herring Pond?
Yes from 16 September to 31 May. No from 1 June to 15 September, when dogs are banned. In summer: No dogs from 1 June to 15 September. In winter: Dogs allowed from 16 September to 31 May.
What is the fine for taking a dog on Herring Pond during the ban?
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council can issue a £80 fixed penalty.
Where can I take my dog near Herring Pond instead?
Portstewart Strand, past National Trust post 10, is the nearest place dogs can be off the lead.