Montalto Estate

Nestled in the Down countryside near Ballynahinch, Montalto Estate is a spacious 400-acre woodland and parkland venue that’s turned itself into a genuinely dog‐friendly destination, perfect for you and your pup.

What you’ll love

• The Trails & Gardens section welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads throughout the estate grounds.
• There’s a Bark Park off-lead zone: a fenced-in agility and play area built just for dogs to run free, explore obstacles and burn off some energy.
• The café on site has a dedicated dog-friendly indoor/outdoor space: you don’t have to stay outside with the pooch in the cold.
• Water bowls, lead-tie points and picnic areas are available in the trails section—so you can relax while your dog has space to roam.
• Free parking and accessible paths make it relatively stress-free for a dog-friendly outing.

Important things to check 

• Dogs must remain on leads in the general trails and gardens (excluding the Bark Park).
• The Bark Park is included, but you’ll want to check the opening hours of that zone, and whether it's busy—off-lead doesn’t always mean ‘quiet off-lead’.
• In the main café, shop and enclosed under-5 play area dogs are not permitted except assistance dogs. So you’ll need to choose your seating area accordingly.
• Some of the trails have uneven surface, inclines or may become muddy after rain—might not suit super pram trips or very small dogs who struggle with terrain.