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  1. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    View of Castlewellan Forest Park
    Group of ladies enjoying the Annesley Garden walk in Castlewellan Forest Park
    A view of Castlewellan Castle
    Stunning view from the top of Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Ducks enjoying a swim in the lake at Castlewellan Forest Park.
    Walking on the Slievenaslat Walking Trail
    Walkers enjoying the views of Castlewellan Forest Park

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    Castlewellan

    Address

    Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    Located on Forest Park View, Castlewellan, County Down, in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, Castlewellan Forest Park has one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. The beauty, vigour and perfect shape of the trees in…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2024to28 Feb 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    25 Dec 2024
    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 09:00 - 21:00
    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
  2. Castlewellan

    Address

    Main Street, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink Courses

    Get a taste of the outdoors, local history and the finest craft brews.

  3. Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan, Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 2240

    Type

    Type:

    Forest Parks

    A small car park for visitors is located off the Drumnaquoile Road and an extensive forest road system offers access for walkers to most parts of the forest.

  4. Castlewellan

    Address

    The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling Tour

    Experience Mourne by road with our self-guided tour of the Nooks & Crannies of Legananny by Electric Bike.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Getting Ready
    SUP with a View
    SUP
    Off on an Adventure
    Getting Ready
    SUP with a View
    SUP
    Off on an Adventure

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Life Adventure Centre, Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Cultural Learning Experiences

    Escape the everyday and experience the relaxing activity of Paddle Boarding under the watchful eye of our friendly Guides amidst the historic Castlewellan Forest Park in the heart of the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark.

    Explore the stunning…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors
  6. Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Mountain Biking Trails

    Castlewellan is home to one of Northern Ireland's most famous lakes, a stunning Victorian Castle, incredible panoramic views and flowing singletrack; all just minutes from the lively village of Castlewellan.

  7. Rathfriland

    Address

    15 Finnard Road, Rathfriland, County Down, BT34 5BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7763 821 925

    Type

    Type:

    Sightseeing

    Guided bird watching and wildlife tours around the scenic countryside and coastline of South Down.

    Special Offers

    • Red Kite Winter Roost Tour 

       

      From £45 per adult

       

      Wildlife and birdwatching guided tours including the rare ad magnificent Red Kites. Homemade cake and hot refreshments served as you gaze athe the stunning birds and scenery around the lowlands of South Down with the backdrop of the stunning Mourne mountains and Slieve Gullion.

       

      Book Now

      More offers like this - Activity Offers

    Dates

    From:
    24 Nov 2024Open 14:00 - 17:00
    From:
    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 17:00
  8. Castlewellan

    Address

    80 Ballybannon Road, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 8281

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The Maize Maze is the only one of its kind in Northern Ireland. A massive 6 acre field of 8 feet tall Maize. Can you find your way through? Each year the Maize Maze will have a different theme. Please check our website for this year's theme.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Castlewellan

    Address

    Lakeside Brae, Clarkhill Road, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9RH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 8900

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Join us for a look around our brewery, see how we make some of our award winning brews, then head back to the Tap House where you can try some ales and hear some tales.

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Castlewellan

    Address

    Drumee Gardens, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7368 529 714

    Type

    Type:

    Brewery/Distillery Tour

    Northern Ireland has become one of the most prominent players in the craft beer and gin boom across the world, and this exciting tour will take you to visit three of the region’s biggest players in the industry.

  11. Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze
    Castlewellan Peace Maze

    Castlewellan

    Address

    6-8 Burren Walk, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Maze

    Castlewellan Peace Maze is located in Castlewellan Forest Park on Forest Park View, Castlewellan, BT31 9BU, County Down, in a dramatic setting of mountains and sea, Castlewellan Forest Park has one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Paddling boarding on Castlewellan Lake
    Mountain Biking with Life Adventure
    Paddling boarding on Castlewellan Lake
    Mountain Biking with Life Adventure

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Castlewellan

    Address

    The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 437 70714

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Epic adventures are on offer all year round at Life Adventure Centre. Their extensive range of activities include mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding, wet bouldering, rock climbing, sit on top kayaking, coasteering, electric biking and open…

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  13. Castlewellan

    Address

    Mount Pleasant Pony Trekking Centre, Bannanstown Road, Castlewellan, Co Down, BT31 9BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 8651

    Type

    Type:

    Equestrian

    Mount Pleasant Treking Centre offer forest rides through Castlewellan Forest Park with stunning scenery, also extended routes i.e. two hours experienced sessions half day and full day. Beach Rides - experienced only. So if you prefer a gentle trot…

  14. View of the Annesley Walk in Castlewellan Forest Park

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

    The Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden is situated north of the foothills of the Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland. 

  15. Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    Beginning at Castlewellan Lake this trail winds its way uphill through mature trees to offer a tranquil view of Cypress Pond.

  16. Castlewellan

    Address

    The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Mountain Biking Trails

    Experience the exhilaration of the Castlewellan Red Mountain Bike Trail by E-Bike with our Self-Guided Trail Package

  17. Drumena Cashel
    Drumena Cashel (soutterain)
    Drumena Cashel
    Drumena Cashel (soutterain)

    Kilcoo

    Address

    7 Moneyscalp Road, Kilcoo, Down, BT34 5JX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9082 3207

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

    Drumena Cashel is on a hill overlooking Lough Island Reavey and built in the early Christian period as a farmstead enclosure for cattle and sheep at night.

  18. Castlewellan

    Address

    Castlewellan, Co Down

    Type

    Type:

    Walking & Hiking

    A walking and family cycling trail with commanding views

  19. Castlewellan

    Address

    The Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9BU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4377 0714

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling Tour

    Experience Mourne by road with our self-guided tour of the Ins, Outs and Whereabouts of the Silent Valley by Electric Bike.

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Castlewellan Market House
    Castlewellan Rhodedendrons
    Castlewellan Castle
    Castlewellan Rhodedendron
    Castlewellan Lake
    Castlewellan Market House
    Castlewellan Rhodedendrons
    Castlewellan Castle
    Castlewellan Rhodedendron
    Castlewellan Lake

    Castlewellan

    Address

    Lower Square, Castlewellan, County Down, BT31 9DW

    Type

    Type:

    Self-guided tour

    Self guided murder mystery trail on foot in Castlewellan from Whodunit Hunts, starting at Lower Square and ending in Castlewellan Forest Park. Nearly 30 clues to solve.

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