
Castlewellan Forest Park - Annesley Garden Walk
Beginning at Castlewellan Lake this trail journeys through the Annesley Garden, National Arborteum and takes in a variety of Lakes and Ponds within the forest.
County
Down
Distance
2.2 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
Annesley Gardens, National Arborteum, Mitchell's Lake
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Mournes
Route Description
Starting in the Lakeside Car Park, follow the waymarkers along Lime Avenue until reaching the Annesley Garden and National Arboretum. You can then choose a short route back (1.1 mile total) or further explore the Park (2.2 mile total) by continuing uphill to circle the Duck Pond and Mitchell's Lake before returning on the wide, even path down the hill 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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