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Maghera Round Tower – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from The Rock

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Maghera Round Tower – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from The Rock

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4.0

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Maghera Round Tower – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from The Rock

02:22

33.1km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.1 km for 176 m

After 13.5 km for 211 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.76 km

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're a Game of Thrones fan, then you're in luck. This exact spot is where the well-known scene of the Direwolf puppies being found and assigned to each of the 5 stark children was filmed.

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5.87 km

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

Here it is a joy to cross the Schimna River, a wonderful change.

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11.5 km

Shimna River

Lake

13.1 km

Archaeological Site

15.4 km

Maghera Round Tower

Highlight • Monument

The ruined round tower marks the site of an early church founded by the 6th-century St Domongart (Donard), after whom the highest peak in the Mourne Mountains is named. The …

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20.8 km

Castlewellan Forest Park Lake and Scenic View

Highlight • MTB Park

Home to one of the most outstanding tree and shrub collections in Europe. However this beaut has numerous features to spend your time in. There's famous lakes, a stunning Victorian …

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21.3 km

Lovely looking castle surrounded by a lake and lots of trails for walking and cycling. Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public and swimming is not allowed in the lake (fishing and boats are fine).

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21.6 km

Castlewellan Peace Maze

Highlight • Structure

See if you can find your way to the peace bell in the centre of the maze. Castlewellan Peace Maze, is one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes representing …

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23.0 km

Abandoned Ice House

Highlight • Structure

An abandoned ice house hidden slightly away from the path.

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23.3 km

Castlewellan Lake

Lake

33.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

9.04 km

5.74 km

1.65 km

874 m

355 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

6.41 km

2.63 km

2.62 km

436 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

8°C

36 %

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Maghera Round Tower – View of Castlewellan Castle loop from The Rock

Tollymore Forest Game of Thrones Filming Location

Stepping Stones, Tollymore Forest Park

Maghera Round Tower

Castlewellan Forest Park Lake and Scenic View

View of Castlewellan Castle

Castlewellan Peace Maze

Abandoned Ice House

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