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Castle Park

5 ha

Plan your visit

FamilyPicnicPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Mauds Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· FreePicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Ulster Way

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

36 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mourne WayWalking route42 km
Named routeLength 42 kmRegional walking route
Tollymore Forest - Arboretum PathWalking route700 m
Named routeLength 700 mRound tripLocal walking route
Tollymore Forest - River TrailWalking route5.2 km
Named routeLength 5.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Tollymore Forest - Mountain TrailWalking route8.8 km
Named routeLength 8.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Tollymore Forest - The Drinns TrailWalking route4.8 km
Named routeLength 4.8 kmLocal walking route
Primrose Lanepublic footpath · 69 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 69 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Porter's Lanepublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 99 ExtensionCycling route

Newcastle to Newry

Named routeRef 99National Cycle Network
Castlewellan Cycleway/FootwayCycling route
Named route
Route 1 - The Newcastle / Lough Island Reavy RouteCycling route25 km
Named routeRef 1Length 25 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 2 - The Slieve Croob RouteCycling route25 km
Named routeRef 2Length 25 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 3 - The Legananny RouteCycling route20 km
Named routeRef 3Length 20 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Beach Avenuebyway open to all traffic · 6 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 6 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

J3731 : Swan Lake in Castle Park

J3731 : Swan Lake in Castle Park

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