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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

01:46

6.52km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

959 m

Moorish Tower (Castlewellan Lake Viewpoint)

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small tower overlooking Castlewellan Lake.

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2

3.46 km

Castlewellan Forest Park Lake and Scenic View

Highlight • MTB Park

Home to one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. However this beaut has numerous features to spend your time in. There's famous lakes, a stunning Victorian …

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3

3.94 km

View of Castlewellan Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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4

4.33 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful view over the reservoir

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5

4.50 km

Bench by the Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just a bank

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6

4.53 km

View of Castlewellan Castle and Lake

Highlight • Lake

Castlewellan Lake, within Castlewellan Forest Park, is a stunning reservoir. Its serene waters framed by lush woodlands and mountains create a captivating natural oasis.

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4.87 km

Castlewellan Lake

Lake

8

5.75 km

Castlewellan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir surrounded by forest including a beautiful castle

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B

6.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

124 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

571 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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