County Down visitor driving and parking
Where does the Murlough beach boardwalk start from the car park?
The southern trail starts at the main Murlough car park near the Cottage Café, south of Dundrum.
The southern trail starts at the main Murlough car park near the Cottage Café, south of Dundrum.
Local access and parking details
The National Trust describes entering through the central pedestrian gate and following the boardwalk into the dunes. The south-end route is a loop of about three miles, including beach and uneven dune sections.
Before you go
Keep to the marked boardwalk to protect the dunes and allow enough daylight for the return walk.
Official visitor information
- National Trust — Murlough National Nature Reserve — current access, prices and restrictions
Source / reference:
National Trust — Murlough National Nature Reserve
· checked 16 October 2026
