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Castlewellan Lake – View of Mourne AONB loop from Castlewellan

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Castlewellan Lake – View of Mourne AONB loop from Castlewellan

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Castlewellan Lake – View of Mourne AONB loop from Castlewellan

00:45

7.64km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.29 km for 75 m

After 6.83 km for 55 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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954 m

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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2.71 km

Castlewellan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir surrounded by forest including a beautiful castle

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3.32 km

Moorish Tower (Castlewellan Lake Viewpoint)

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small tower overlooking Castlewellan Lake.

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3.36 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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6.82 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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6.88 km

View of Mourne AONB

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.96 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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7.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

1.79 km

871 m

296 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

1.17 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

18°C

11°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Castlewellan Lake – View of Mourne AONB loop from Castlewellan

Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails – Blue/Red Trail First Section

Castlewellan Lake

Moorish Tower (Castlewellan Lake Viewpoint)

Moorish Tower (Annesley's Tea House)

Pump Track at Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

View of Mourne AONB

Castlewellan Peace Maze

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