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View of Mourne AONB – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

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View of Mourne AONB – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

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View of Mourne AONB – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

01:06

10.4km

120m

Running

Moderate run. 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: February 15, 2026

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Mourne AONB

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Parking

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689 m

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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3.77 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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3.88 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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5.80 km

Castlewellan Lake

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir surrounded by forest including a beautiful castle

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7.89 km

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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8.48 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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8.51 km

Abandoned Ice House

Highlight • Structure

An abandoned ice house hidden slightly away from the path.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

855 m

127 m

Surfaces

8.90 km

1.24 km

167 m

127 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

12°C

2°C

9 %

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View of Mourne AONB – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

Moorish Tower (Annesley's Tea House)