Slievenaslat Summit – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Castlewellan

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Slievenaslat Summit – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Castlewellan

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Slievenaslat Summit – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Castlewellan

01:07

9.57km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Slievenaslat Summit

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Gorgeous view of the Mourne Mountains and surrounding area. Right beside The Mountain Lake.

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Four-Faced Sculpture in Castle Grounds

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Hunt around to find this intriguing four-faced statue. Standing alone and seemingly in a random place in the castle grounds, the god-like faces are well worth seeking out and contemplating.

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Stone Marker with Cross

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Stone column with a cross

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9.15 km

Lovely looking castle surrounded by a lake and lots of trails for walking and cycling. Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public and swimming is not allowed in the lake (fishing and boats are fine).

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9.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

977 m

442 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

1.78 km

1.35 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

11°C

2°C

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Comments

April 11, 2024,Hill & Dale race: Castlewellan

First Hill & Dale race of 2024, organised by @Newcastle Athletic Club.
Incredible event with over 250 runners! Rain, mud, tough climbs and fast descents, what more could you ask for!