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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Peace Maze loop from Castlewellan

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United Kingdom
Northern Ireland
Down
Castlewellan

View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Peace Maze loop from Castlewellan

Intermediate

5.0

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Peace Maze loop from Castlewellan

02:01

19.8km

260m

Intermediate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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1

1.21 km

Abandoned Ice House

Highlight • Historical Site

An abandoned ice house hidden slightly away from the path.

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2

1.58 km

Castlewellan Lake

Lake

3

4.39 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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4

4.73 km

View of Castlewellan Castle

Highlight • Castle

This extraordinary castle sits in Castlewellan Forest Park and has a grand view over the lake. From the walking and cycle trail around the lakeside, you can enjoy the fantastic …

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5

5.02 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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6

9.18 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

11.9 km

Viewpoint on the Castlewellan Red Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

It's a shame that the best view of the whole trail is on one of the most fun sections. So the choice is yours, enjoy the fast flowy section or pull over and enjoy the view!

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8

16.4 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

19.7 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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19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

6.45 km

1.14 km

277 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

1.05 km

277 m

135 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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