9.1 miles
Distance
949 ft
Climb
-944 ft
Descent
731 ft
High Point

This Red Trail enjoys the initial flowing singletrack and incredible panoramic views found on Castlewellan's blue trail before splitting off and ascending behind Castlewellan Castle and past a number of little known smaller lakes. The fun then really begins when both the red and black options descend either side of Slievenaslat before sweeping back around to Cypress Pond. There is a further black option 'Dolly's Chute' set to get your heart racing with 'Moorish Return' always a crowd pleaser for the homeward leg back to the trailhead. The lively Castlewellan Village is a great spot for a post trails pint.

Detailed Description
Castlewellan Red Trail is a 9 mile popular red route located near Castlewellan. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 42 trails. This route climbs 949 ft with a max elevation of 731 ft then descends -944 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Castlewellan Forest Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Red
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    393
More Stats for Castlewellan Red Trail mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    416 ft
  • Altitude start
    464 ft
  • Altitude end
    469 ft
  • Grade max
    -37.4%
  • Grade min
    41.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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Castlewellan MTB // Finale
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