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Can my dog go on Portstewart Strand?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- On a lead
| Summer | The National Trust asks you to keep dogs on a lead between marker posts 1 and 10. Past post 10, dogs can be off the lead. |
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| Winter | Dogs on a lead between posts 1 and 10, and off the lead past post 10. |
| Also | From 11 October 2026 the National Trust advised against bathing because of blue-green algae, so keep dogs away from any affected water. |
| Parking | Parking on the sand, with a charge for non-members. |
On the map
Nearest beaches: Castlerock Beach (1.4 miles), Herring Pond (1.7 miles), Downhill Beach (3.1 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 Portstewart Strand?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead. In summer: The National Trust asks you to keep dogs on a lead between marker posts 1 and 10. Past post 10, dogs can be off the lead. In winter: Dogs on a lead between posts 1 and 10, and off the lead past post 10.