
Castlewellan Forest Park - Moorish Tower Walk
The walk circumnavigates Castlewellan Lake. A short steep climb uphill brings you to the Moorish Tower.
County
Down
Distance
3.2 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
Moorish Tower, Castlewellan Lake
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Mournes
Route Description
This trail is signposted from the Lakeside car park - follow the brown waymarkers.
Starting at the Lakeside Car Park, the trail follows the southern shore of the lake before winding steeply uphill. A narrow track leads to the Moorish Tower now hidden in the trees. When designed, this 'tea house' would have provided a fine vista across the Lake. A steep descent leads back to the lake shore.
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
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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