Castlewellan Walking Trail
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220 MITCHELL’S LAKE Walks Lakeside Walk Grade Easy – 3.9 km (2.4 miles) – 1 hour 10 mins This relatively flat trail leads around Castlewellan Lake, a natural lake extended by the Annesley family early in the 219 SLIEVENASLAT THE LONG DUCK 19th century. With excellent views across the lake and of DUCK POND POND 218 the surrounding woodland the trail passes close to the Ice THE House and the iconic Castle built in 1856. MOUNTAIN LAKE 229 TEA 230 HOUSE 217 Cypress Pond Walk 216 Grade Moderate – 4.9 km (3.1 miles) – 1 hour 35 mins 228 221 222 After reaching the end of the Lake, this trail begins to 249 231 248 climb, winding its way through mature trees. Walkers are CYPRESS rewarded on reaching the top with the tranquil view of the POND 227 Cypress Pond. The trail then descends through the trees 250 247 back to the lake shore. 232 215 209 Moorish Tower Walk 208 Grade Moderate – 5.1 km (3.2 miles) – 1 hour 40 mins 233 207 206 245 After reaching the end of the Lake, this trail begins to BOTHY 205 climb, winding steeply uphill. A narrow track leads to YARD 210 204 the Moorish Tower, originally designed as a ‘tea house’, 234 211 which provides a fine vista over the Lake and surrounding CASTLEWELLAN mountains. A steep descent leads back to the lake shore. CASTLE / CONFERENCE 212 CASTLEWELLAN 226 CENTRE PRIVATE ARBORETUM & 241 ANNESLEY GARDEN Annesley Garden Walk 240 239 225 213 Grade Easy – 1.6 km (1 mile) – 35 mins 203 224 242 MOORISH 246 Leading gently uphill, this walk takes in the famous 238 TOWER 243 VENUE Annesley Garden and the National Arboretum. Walkers 244 223 can then choose to take the shorter route back or further CASTLEWELLAN LAKE LIME A explore the Park by continuing uphill to circle the Duck 237 202 Pond and Mitchell’s Lake before returning on the wide, 236 even path back down the hill to the lake shore. 214 Including Mitchell’s Lake 201 Grade Moderate – 3.6 km (2.3 miles) – 1 hour 10 mins CASTLE A 235 Slievenaslat Walk ICE VENUE Grade Strenuous – 4.3 km (2.7 miles) – 1 hour 35 mins HOUSE GRANGE COURTYARD The most strenuous walk in the Park, this trail is rocky in SLIEVEBEG places with numerous steps both up and down. As such, PARK it is suitable for those with a higher level of fitness and ENTRANCE stamina. After a steep climb take a well deserved rest at PEACE MAZE the summit of Slievenaslat and enjoy the panoramic views of the Mourne Mountains and the drumlin landscape of Co. Down before commencing your descent. Newcastle Way (see dashed line) This two day walk covers 45 km (28 miles) starting and Based upon Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland’s data with the finishing in Newcastle with highlights including Dundrum permission of the Controller of BURREN W Her Majesty’s Stationery O ce, Village and Castlewellan and Tollymore Forest Parks. © Crown Copyright and database PARK CASTLEWELLAN rights NIMA ES&LA205.2 EXIT TOWN See WalkNI.com for more information. ALK Key Things to remember... All Ability Easy Moderate Strenuous Mountain Bike Forest Ranger These trails are situated in a working forest environment and may be Trailhead Reception Hut SUITABLE FOR SUITABLE FOR SUITABLE FOR SUITABLE FOR subject to temporary diversion and closure. In such circumstances, Most people in good health including those Most people in good health. Accessible A good standard of fitness can help. Higher level of fitness and stamina. Mountain Bike Caravan Site please ensure that all safety signage is complied with. All Forest Service Crossing with limited mobility and baby buggies. with some baby buggies. NI woodlands are sustainably managed and certified against standards Car Parks that demonstrate good environmental, social and economic principles. SURFACE TYPE SURFACE TYPE SURFACE TYPE SURFACE TYPE Walk Trailhead Viewpoint Sealed surfaces such as asphalt or Sealed surface i.e. compacted stone. Variable but stable surface, may be slightly Extremely variable and uneven including Please watch out for vehicles on the forest roads and other visitors Slipway compacted stone. Even and uneven and include loose material. large loose material including rocks Animal Wood on foot, bike and horse. Play Space consistent throughout. and roots. Grange Courtyard including: Mourne Forests GRADIENT GRADIENT GRADIENT GRADIENT Many of the trails within Castlewellan Forest Park are multi-use, Office Relatively flat. Relatively flat but may include some short Includes some steep climbs and descents. Includes long steep climbs and descents. however some trails are designated for specific activities. Please Cafe adhere to signage on the ground. Activity Centre Heritage steep climbs and descents. Toilets Interpretation Grades .