Murlough National Nature Reserve

A boardwalk loop through Murlough's ancient sand dunes, heath and grassland, Ireland's first nature reserve.

Terrain

Coastal boardwalk through dunes.

Dogs

WalkNI says dogs must be kept under control at all times. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Main Murlough car park by the Cottage Café, near Dundrum. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: WalkNI (Outmore NI). Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

Route line from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), 3.9 km. It can differ a little from the official route, so follow the waymarks and the WalkNI (Outmore NI) directions. Use two fingers to move or zoom the map on a phone.