Rest assured, there are plenty of other options that will positively get their tails wagging.
From the sights and smells of forests to panoramic views for miles, your and your pet will be spoiled for choice.
Here are nine interesting places to take your dog for a walk with a beautiful view across Northern Ireland:
5. Tollymore Forest, Newcastle, County Down
Sprawling over 630 hectares at the foot of the Mournes, Tollymore is open all year round to the public who come here to soak in the panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Irish Sea at Newcastle. While offering easy access on foot to the higher mountains such as Slieve Donard, the forest is also linked to the wider countryside through its inclusion in the Mourne Way & Ulster Way. Four waymarked trails lead visitors on circular routes throughout the forest, with the longest (the Mountain Trail) stretching 5 ½ miles and offering spectacular views of Luke’s Mountain. Photo: DiscoverNI
6. Loughmourne Reservoir, Carrickfergus, County Antrim
The largest of the Woodburn waters takes around an hour to complete, being 4.3km long. Both child and dog-friendly, the place is also noted for its relative calm; if you need a bit of solitude, this is the perfect place. It’s likely that the only signs of human life you’ll encounter are quiet anglers fishing for the reservoir’s large population of brown trout. In 2019, NI Water announced the conclusion of a £160k package of restoration work for Loughmourne and Woodburn South reservoirs, including new walking paths, fishing stands, and improved access. Photo: Unsplash
7. Lough Foyle Trail, Ballykelly, County Londonderry
This sheltered haven on the northwest coast serves as a haven for wintering birds, sea birds and breeding seals. For most of its length, the trail follows the flat shore of a freshwater pond that is dotted with reed beds. On the other side of the sea wall, the expanse of Lough Foyle can be clearly seen, with the Donegal mountains rising on the horizon, while closer to you looms the distinctive flat top of Binevenagh Photo: DiscoverNI
8. Slieve Gallion, Desertmartin, County Londonderry
The easternmost point of the Sperrin Mountains reaches 528 metres above sea level and is an extinct volcanic plug. With a flat top, this walk will lead you through Inishcarn Forest to the west and across the two summits - one of which is identifiable for miles by its telecommunications mast. While of medium difficulty, this hike is longer than most so be sure to lace up your boots. Photo: Pexels