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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

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Mountain biking trails

View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

Easy

5.0

(3)

riders

View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

01:21

16.4km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.14 km for 113 m

After 15.7 km for 55 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.03 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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7.13 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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7.42 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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7.73 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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9.66 km

Castlewellan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir surrounded by forest including a beautiful castle

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10.5 km

Castlewellan Lake

Lake

10.9 km

Abandoned Ice House

Highlight • Structure

An abandoned ice house hidden slightly away from the path.

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10.9 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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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

3.19 km

1.98 km

1.20 km

344 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

3.81 km

2.02 km

473 m

273 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

34 %

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Castlewellan

Castlewellan Forest Park Lake and Scenic View

Pump Track at Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

View of Castlewellan Castle

Four-Faced Sculpture in Castle Grounds

Castlewellan Lake

Abandoned Ice House

View of Castlewellan Castle and Lake

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