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.
Local Trail Association
Mountain Bike Northern Ireland (www.mountainbikeni.com)Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.
Trails in Route
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Details
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Other Activities
- E-Bike
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Difficulty ratingRed
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Ridelogs
More Stats for Castlewellan Red Trail mountain bike route
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Altitude min416 ft
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Altitude start464 ft
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Altitude end469 ft
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Grade max-37.4%
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Grade min41.9%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Cover Inadequate
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- Ideal
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Castlewellan MTB // White Water Rapide full
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