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Keep dogs under control, avoid distressing visitors or wildlife, use leads where official signs require and clear up after dogs. Forestry operations may restrict access; follow safety signs.

Visitors should pay attention to health and safety signs which may be in place during forestry operations.

There's other signage about biosecurity measures which are needed to help prevent the spread of tree or plant disease.

Pet dogs are permitted in this area; access elsewhere is not confirmed.

Keep to paths and keep dogs on a short lead around the grazing cattle; do not approach cattle or separate them from their young. The council advises releasing the lead if cattle approach. Part of Cavehill Trail between Devil’s Punchbowl and McArt’s Fort is closed due to erosion in the council’s update of 10 September 2026; follow the limestone-quarry diversion and check current notices. The current main contact entrance is at Innisfayle Park junction, BT15 5GR; other entrances exist. The property marker is not an entrance. Building admission is not established. The marker is an approximate property reference, not a confirmed entrance.

Dogs may explore the open-air museum’s gardens and woodland on short leads. They may enter unfurnished buildings, but residential buildings such as Amersham Prefab and Haddenham Cottage exclude them. Check event information for gunfire or cannon noise before visiting. Clean up after your dog; waste bins, water bowls and drinking taps are available. Cafe snacks and an outside water bowl do not establish indoor cafe access. Check the seasonal opening calendar and admission arrangements; the mapped museum grounds marker is approximate.

Pet dogs are permitted in this area; access elsewhere is not confirmed.

Dogs may use the country park but are excluded from the nature reserve, children’s play area, Splash Park and golf courses during the open season, as stated by the council. Follow current signs and confirm leads and dog numbers. Café and building admission is not established. The park is listed as open all year, 24 hours a day; car-park and facility arrangements may differ. The current council notice suspends barbecues because of dry weather and recent fires; check notices before planning a visit. The marker is an approximate property reference, not a confirmed entrance.

Keep dogs under close control and please shut gates behind you.

Keep dogs closely controlled around livestock and close gates. Paths may be steep or slippery. The mapped point is the informal roadside parking area for the reserve. Dog access concerns the named reserve outdoor walking routes, subject to current signs and temporary restrictions. Indoor facilities and neighbouring businesses are not included. Dog charges and dog-number limits are unconfirmed; parking charges are separate. The pin is approximate, derived from the owner published 100m OS grid square for visitor parking or trail access (SN 092 359). Use the owner directions because the postcode covers a broad area.