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Castlewellan Lake loop from Ballynahinch

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Castlewellan Lake loop from Ballynahinch

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Castlewellan Lake loop from Ballynahinch

04:02

54.1km

970m

Mountain biking

Start your mountain biking adventure on the Castlewellan Lake loop, a difficult 33.6-mile (54.1 km) route that climbs 3196 feet (974 metres) over approximately 4 hours and 1 minute. This trail offers a varied experience, winding through ancient woodlands with panoramic views of Castlewellan Lake and the distant Mourne Mountains.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mourne AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22.0 km

Viewpoint on the Castlewellan Red Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

It's a shame that the best view of the whole trail is on one of the most fun sections. So the choice is yours, enjoy the fast flowy section or pull over and enjoy the view!

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25.6 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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29.8 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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54.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

6.66 km

5.69 km

3.43 km

540 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

5.98 km

3.88 km

3.51 km

2.70 km

875 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

12°C

6°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Viewpoint on the Castlewellan Red Trail

Pump Track at Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

Moorish Tower (Annesley's Tea House)

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