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 the puzzle that was to become a peaceful future for Northern Ireland.

To encourage a sense of common ownership, the maze was planted by people from all over Northern Ireland, plus nearly 4,000 school children.

Planted in 2000

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Scarva to Castlewellan Forest Park loop

76.8km

04:55

790m

This difficult 47.7-mile touring cycling loop from Scarva to Castlewellan Forest Park offers challenging climbs and scenic Mourne views.

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Castlewellan Lake – Abandoned Tea House loop from Castlewellan

15.2km

01:31

230m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Clonvaraghan

31.6km

02:37

480m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Castlewellan, Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Castlewellan Peace Maze

#1.

Scarva to Castlewellan Forest Park loop

#2.

Castlewellan Lake – Abandoned Tea House loop from Castlewellan

#3.

View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Clonvaraghan

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