Castlewellan Lake – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dundrum

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Castlewellan Lake – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dundrum

Hard

runners

Castlewellan Lake – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dundrum

03:11

30.1km

200m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 26.9 km for 149 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Highlight • River

Twelve Arches is a stunning old stone bridge that carries the old Newcastle – Dundrum/Belfast road across the Carrigs River. There are a few picnic benches here and wonderful views up and down the river.

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6.24 km

Archaeological Site

12.5 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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13.2 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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13.2 km

Abandoned Ice House

Highlight • Structure

An abandoned ice house hidden slightly away from the path.

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13.5 km

Castlewellan Lake

Lake

14.4 km

Castlewellan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir surrounded by forest including a beautiful castle

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16.1 km

Autumn Wood

Forest

16.5 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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26.9 km

Murlough Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

27.4 km

Murlough Nature Reserve Boardwalk

Highlight • Viewpoint

This boardwalk runs right through the thick of the Murlough Nature Reserve, a beautiful 6000-year-old sand dune system owned by the National Trust. This diverse and fragile ecosystem is home …

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27.4 km

Murlough Nature Reserve Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Trail

A stunning mix of sand, grass, heather and wild flowers, with plenty of rough trails and neat boardwalk to explore in this National Trust reserve on the edge of the Irish Sea.

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