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Drumkeeragh Forest – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dromore Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer

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Drumkeeragh Forest – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dromore Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer

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Drumkeeragh Forest – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dromore Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer

04:33

65.9km

1,040m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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631 m

Dromore Motte and Bailey

Highlight • Historical Site

The Perfectly kept motte and bailie is placed in a bend of the Lagan River with extensive views along the valley.

It is the best preserved and most impressive example in Ulster of an Anglo-Norman motte and bailey castle.

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23.3 km

Drumkeeragh Forest

Highlight • Forest

Drumkeeragh is a beautiful coniferous woodland located in the southern region of Northern Ireland. The forest is in a mountaineous area, creating an elevated position to enjoy far-reaching views toward the Mourne Mountains, coastline & surrounding lush counyside.

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39.3 km

Castlewellan Peace Maze

Highlight • Structure

See if you can find your way to the peace bell in the centre of the maze. Castlewellan Peace Maze, is one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes representing …

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39.4 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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39.4 km

Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails – Blue/Red Trail First Section

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Easy mountain bike trail section with no technical features.

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41.1 km

Castlewellan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir surrounded by forest including a beautiful castle

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41.7 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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65.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.1 km

9.82 km

2.01 km

1.61 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.8 km

9.00 km

2.13 km

1.04 km

697 m

304 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

37 %

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Drumkeeragh Forest – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dromore Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer

Dromore Motte and Bailey

Drumkeeragh Forest

Castlewellan Peace Maze

Pump Track at Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails – Blue/Red Trail First Section

Castlewellan Lake

Moorish Tower (Annesley's Tea House)

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