
Castlewellan Forest Park - Cypress Pond Walk
Beginning at Castlewellan Lake this trail winds its way uphill through mature trees to offer a tranquil view of Cypress Pond.
County
Down
Distance
3.1 miles
OS Map
Sheet 29
Nearest Town
Castlewellan
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Forest, Lakeland, Woodland
Terrain
Moderate with some steep hills
Grid Reference (Start)
J335364
Grid Reference (End)
J335364
Point of Interest
Views of Mourne Mountains, Cypress Pond and Castlewellan Lake
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Mournes
Route Description
Part of the new Castlewellan Walking Trails launched in November 2014, this trail is signposted from the Lakeside car park - follow the purple waymarkers.
Starting in the Lakeside Car Park, follow the southern shore of the lake until the western corner, this trail then begins to climb, winding its way through mature trees. Walkers are rewarded on reaching the top with a tranquil view of the Cypress Pond. The trail then descends through the trees back to the lake shore which can be followed back to the trailhead.
This is a 'Moderate' walk suitable for those with a good standard of fitness. The surface is variable but stable, may be slightly uneven and include loose material. It includes some steep climbs and descents.
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.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
From Castlewellan the forest is signposted from Main Street.
Accessibility Grade
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
![]() | Café (wheelchair accessible) |
![]() | Disabled toilets |
![]() | Disabled parking |
![]() | Hearing loop system |
Facilities
Car park (fee charged), café, toilets (disabled access), picnic areas, The Peace Maze, Activity Centre, lecture room/ classroom, camping & caravaning, orienteering route, mountain bike trails.
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