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View of Castlewellan Castle – Finnis Road loop from Dromara

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Finnis

View of Castlewellan Castle – Finnis Road loop from Dromara

Hard

5.0

(2)

2

riders

View of Castlewellan Castle – Finnis Road loop from Dromara

02:41

37.4km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.5 km for 306 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.63 km

View of the Mourne Mountains from Windy Gap

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Windy Gap is a well know view point, well worth the effort up here. You're surrounded by the Mourne and Slieve Croob hills in this area of outstanding natural beauty.

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2

20.6 km

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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3

20.9 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

21.3 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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5

22.3 km

Birch

Highlight • Other

Great coffee and snacks!

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6

30.8 km

View of the Mourne Mountains

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

31.4 km

View of the Mourne Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

33.9 km

Finnis Road

Highlight • Climb

Quiet Mountain road, not great road surface but the stunning scenery more than makes up for that

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37.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

3.16 km

2.17 km

731 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

416 m

132 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

11°C

66 %

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