View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

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View of Castlewellan Castle – Castlewellan Lake loop from Dollys Brae Car Park

00:45

8.00km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 689 m for 75 m

Waypoints

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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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727 m

Moorish Tower (Castlewellan Lake Viewpoint)

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A small tower overlooking Castlewellan Lake.

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3.22 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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4.94 km

View of Castlewellan Castle

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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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5.25 km

Castlewellan Peace Maze

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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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7.23 km