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Castlewellan Lake – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dundrum

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Castlewellan Lake – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dundrum

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Castlewellan Lake – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dundrum

03:10

30.1km

200m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 30, 2026

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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

12.4 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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13.1 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 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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30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

3.30 km

2.77 km

1.61 km

1.21 km

306 m

218 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

8.76 km

6.97 km

1.40 km

639 m

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Castlewellan Lake – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from Dundrum

View of Twelve Arches Bridge

Castlewellan Peace Maze

View of Castlewellan Castle and Lake

Abandoned Ice House

Castlewellan Lake

View of Castlewellan Castle

Murlough Nature Reserve Wildflower Meadows

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