Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails
Experience Mourne by trail on the awesome Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails.
Bike Hire
Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails, Mourne Mountains
Our Trails
Welcome to the Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails, located in Castlewellan Forest Park with one of Northern Ireland’s most famous lakes, a stunning Victorian Castle, incredible panoramic views and flowing single-track, all just minutes from the lively village of Castlewellan.
Castlewellan Forest Park boasts all of this and more, and with green, blue and red grade trails (including black options), Castlewellan is a must-visit for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities.
Whether a self-guided exploration or professionally guided exhilaration, we, as official trail head provider, offer the Mountain Bike Hire, the resources and the support services, including shuttles & uplifts, for your next Mountain Bike Adventure.
Powered by the awesome CUBE Bikes, we offer Mountain Bike Hire to include Hardtail Mountain Bikes, Full Suspension Mountain Bikes, Electric Hardtail Mountain Bikes, Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bikes & our Kids fleet!
If you’re looking for more Mountain Bike ideas, check out our Guided & Self-Guided Experiences.
All riders are reminded that Castlewellan Forest Park is a shared space used by families, novice riders, walkers, runners and horse riders. Please watch your speed when using forestry roads or where MTB trails intersect with other trails and roads.
Trail Sections
Green Trail
Distance: 5km
This gentle circular trail hugs the lakeshore and passes past under the shadow of Castlewellan Castle. The biking is very easy with only one slight gradient incline on the north side of the lake. This wide trail is ideal for young families and/or those giving mountain biking a go for the very first time.
Blue Trail
Distance: 5km
This easy-going blue trail begins by running parallel to Castlewellan Lake on an elevated single-track trail with incredible panoramic views before re-joining the gentler green route back to the trailhead. The first half of this trail undulates through woodland on single-track with a number of rollers thrown in to make for a fun trail, perfect for those looking develop to their bike handling skills.
Red Trail
Distance: 20km
This fun red trail enjoys the initial flowing single-track and incredible views found on the blue trail before splitting off and ascending behind Castlewellan Castle and past a number of little-known smaller lakes. The fun then really begins on the ‘White Water Rapide’ descent off Slievenaslat before sweeping back around to Cypress Pond, with ‘Moorish Return’ always a crowd pleaser for the homeward leg back to the trailhead.
Black Trail
Distance: 5km
This challenging black trail combination comes in two distinct trail sections, ‘Dolly’s Chute’ and the ‘Great Escarpe’, offering two great independent descents or an adventurous variation on the red trail. The biking offers a pleasant progression from the red, providing an extended opportunity on the red trail itself, or a gentle introduction to the next level of Mountain Biking.
Other things to do and see
If it’s more adventure you’re after, check out further MTB options with us at the nearby Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails, or if you need to give your legs a rest, why not try some Sit On Top Kayaking or even Stand Up Paddle Boarding with us at the Life Adventure Centre, Castlewellan, or if you’re after something less taxing, check out the thirst quenching tours of the Killowen Distillery, Rostrevor or the Whitewater Brewery, Castlewellan…
Our Packages
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What's Included
Helmet – must be worn at all times by the rider
Accessories pack – for off-site hires, we supply a lock, tool, tube and pump*
Support number – available 9am-5pm for telephone assistance
Damage Waiver – accidents happen! So we’ve protected you against accidental damage to the bike with our Waiver Scheme – excludes loss/damage to accessories including the use of the spare tube – see ‘Top Up’ option
*Electric assist bikes come with 1 full charge – for hires beyond 6h, we supply a charge cable within the accessories pack
Optional Extras
Damage Waiver ‘Top Up’ – accidents happen! Protect against loss/damage to accessories including the use of the spare tube.
Destination Delivery – within Destination Mourne based including Tollymore / Rostrevor / Castleward or location of your choice – 6h hires only – deliveries 10am/collection 4pm – minimum 3 days’ notice required – check with our team for availability.
Bike Buy – if you like what you’ve experienced, it may be possible to buy it – based on the bikes current RRP – you’ll be entitled to ex-rental discount, to include getting your hire fee back – see below for specific bike options & prices – we offer PayPal credit – check with our team for availability & cost.