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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.

Occasionally there may be restricted access to parts of the forest during work or other forest operations so pay attention to safety signage.

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.

Occasionally, there may be restricted access to parts of the forest due to forest works so pay attention to safety signage.

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.

There is an outbreak of Japanese Larch disease (P. ramorum) at this forest. Visitors are asked to follow the signage with information on the biosecurity measures needed to help stop the spread of this disease.

Occasionally, there may be restricted access to parts of the forest due to forest works. Follow the safety information on forest signage.

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.

Occasionally, there may be restricted access to parts of the forest due to forestry works so follow the advice on safety signage.

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.

Occasionally there may be restricted access to due to forest works so pay attention to safety signage.

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

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

Well-behaved guest dogs are welcome at the named B&B. Bring their own dog bed and keep them controlled or on leads around the resident terriers, horses and free-ranging chickens. The owner’s five terriers are not a five-guest-dog limit: confirm your number, charges, room and furniture/unattended-dog rules. Arrange arrival with the owners, preferably 4:30pm–7pm; departure is normally by 11am. This is Ballymote House near Downpatrick in County Down, rather than a similarly named property elsewhere. The marker is an approximate property reference, not a confirmed entrance.

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.

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.

The woodland at the entrance is the oldest in the forest and was planted in 1948. Filtered views, through these older trees, reveal the upland sheep pastures around the headwaters of the Carey River. Visitors with dogs must keep their pets under proper control in the forest and especially so when walking near to sheep grazing areas.

Ballypatrick Forest is open daily, unless there is a need for occasional restrictions on access due to forestry operations.

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.

Occasionally there may be restricted access for forest works so pay attention to safety signage.

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.

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.

Sometimes there may be restricted access to parts of the forest because of forest works, so pay attention to safety signage.

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

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

Book a designated dog-friendly room by telephone and notify the guest house before arrival. Only house-trained dogs are accepted; dogs must stay off beds and be dried with the supplied dog towel before re-entering the bedroom. Waste must be bagged and binned; damage charges apply. Dog beds, towels, bowls and a welcome bag are offered. Garden access is stated, but a private enclosed garden is not confirmed. Confirm dog numbers, dining access and unattended-dog rules directly. Current contact: [email protected]; use the current booking mobile rather than the older terms-page landline. The marker is an approximate property reference, not a confirmed entrance.

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.

Occasionally there may be restricted access to parts of the forest during work or other forest operations so pay attention to safety signage.

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.

Occasionally, there may be restricted access to part of the forest due to forestry work so pay attention to safety signage.

The current named station bar is part of the owner’s bars-and-pubs portfolio, whose published policy welcomes dogs. Confirm suitable seating, leads, numbers, charges and any station or event restrictions with this branch. Transport facilities and neighbouring businesses have their own access rules. This is a bar listing; the separate hotel accommodation statement does not make this location a hotel. The marker is an approximate property reference, not a confirmed entrance.

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.

There may be restrictions on access to parts of the forest from time to time due to forest operations so pay attention to safety signage.

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.

Occasionally there may be restricted access to parts of the forest due to forest operations so pay attention to safety advice on signage.

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.

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.

There may be restrictions on access to parts of the forest from time to time due to forest operations. Pay attention to safety signage.

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.

There may be restrictions on access to parts of the forest from time to time due to forest operations. Pay attention to safety signage.

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.

There may be restrictions on access to parts of the forest from time to time due to forest operations. Pay attention to safety signage.