Castlewellan Forest Park, Lake Path & Family Cycling Trail

Distance:

2.5 miles

Start Point:

J335364

Finish Point:

J335364

Point of interest:

Ice House, sculptures, views of Castle, Autumn Wood

Nearest town:

Castlewellan

OS map:

Sheet 29

Terrain:

Easy

Route:

From the car park, cross the driveway, (beware of traffic). Proceed along the trail to the lake. The path continues around the lake and is clearly marked with a blue arrow.

Trail features -
No steps or gullies
Slight gradient (1:12 max)
Edges generally defined
No overhanging branches
Firm surface with some loose material
Rest areas generally every 300m
Way-finding markers every 300m
Distance 'To Go' markers every 300m

The Family Cycling Trail is marked by green disks with a white bicycle in the middle.

This walk is situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.

Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below.

Facilities:

Car park (charge), café, toilets (disabled access), lecture room/classroom, picnic areas, camping & caravaning, orienteering route, guided tours available

Accessible toilet facilities:

Yes

Accessible terrain:

Flat level paths

Publication:

Leaflets on Castlewellan & Tollymore Forest Parks,
Family Cycling Trail Card

Publication availability:

Both downloadable from this website or from the Park Offices

Getting to the start by public transport:

From Castlewellan the forest is signposted from Main Street.