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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

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5.0

(18)

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

00:47

13.1km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne AONB

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Start point

Parking

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1.42 km

Pump Track at Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Small pump track located at trailhead. Can be quite busy.

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5.59 km

Four-Faced Sculpture in Castle Grounds

Highlight • Monument

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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5.92 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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6.40 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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8.87 km

Moorish Tower (Annesley's Tea House)

Highlight • Monument

Built by Hugh Annesley in 1884 and used by the Annesley family as a tea house. Brilliant view of the lake and forest around it, with some excellent mixed terrain trails to explore.

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9.44 km

Castlewellan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir surrounded by forest including a beautiful castle

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10.7 km

Abandoned Ice House

Highlight • Structure

An abandoned ice house hidden slightly away from the path.

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10.7 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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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

2.74 km

941 m

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.22 km

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

34 %

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

Pump Track at Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

Four-Faced Sculpture in Castle Grounds

View of Castlewellan Castle

Castlewellan Forest Park Lake and Scenic View

Moorish Tower (Annesley's Tea House)

Castlewellan Lake

Abandoned Ice House

View of Castlewellan Castle and Lake

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