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Dog Friendly walks on the Northern Beaches
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Dogs need somewhere to stretch their legs and burn off some energy. You’ll find dog friendly walks and off-leash parks over the Northern Beaches and a couple of great dog beaches along the way.

There are some exemptions, so look out for signs or symbols that identify where dogs are not allowed. These are generally beaches, rock pools, water bodies, synthetic grass areas and wildlife protection areas.

Dogs are not allowed within 10 metres of a playground or a BBQ / human food consumption area. Please be mindful that not all dogs are suited to an off-leash area.

Some can become overwhelmed by the other dogs and their activities. You can find out more about each off-leash area from the Northern Beaches Council website.

Church Point Pittwater walk

Best dog walking tracks in Sydney

Walk from the Rowland Reserve dog park towards the stunning Church Point. You and your pooch can stop for a coffee and a snack at one of the local cafes and restaurant. Before walking the 40 minutes back to the dog park, your dog can swim, jump and play in the grassed area and the beach area.

Narrabeen Lagoon Trail

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If you and your dog like longer walks, Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is the place to go. With 8.6km of dog friendly tracks, this is a walk that will tire an engergetic pup and enjoy beautiful lake views along the way. You will need to have your dog on the lead for the entire walk.

Manly Wharf to North Harbour Reserve

Dog friendly walks in Manly

Start your walk from Manly Beach and walk around the foreshore towards North Harbour Reserve.  The entire walk is 4kms return and luckily at North Harbour Reserve your pooch can run off lead while you take in the harbour views.

Long Reef Headland

Dog friendly walks on the Northern Beaches

There is a reason the locals love this walk around Long Reef headland, the views from the top make the whole walk worth it. If you are doing the walk between May and November, keep an eye out for whales. Most of this walk your dog will need to be on a lead, but once you get to the end at Griffith Park your dog can run to its hearts content.

Freshwater to Curl Curl Coastal Walk

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This is another favourite among locals as the stunning ocean views are a standout. Start the walk from Freshwater, so you can take a midway stop at the off lead dog friendly park, Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve for a run around or a swim in Curl Curl Lagoon.