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Can my dog go on Kearney Shore?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead.
The rules through the year
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- On a lead
| Summer | The National Trust asks you to keep dogs on a lead and under close control on its Strangford Lough farmland. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on a lead. |
| Also | The Trust's guidance covers its Strangford Lough sites in general, not this shore in particular. |
| Parking | National Trust car park in Kearney village. |
On the map
Nearest beaches: Cloughey Beach (2.9 miles), Ballywalter Beach (10.8 miles), Tyrella Beach (14.9 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by the landowner, the National Trust, not the council. Read them at the source: National Trust page.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Kearney Shore?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead. In summer: The National Trust asks you to keep dogs on a lead and under close control on its Strangford Lough farmland. In winter: Dogs allowed on a lead.