Brave the graded mountain bike trails
Climb Slievenaslat (strenuous) for panoramic views
Walk or cycle the lakeside and woodland trails
Walking and Cycling Trails
Challenge yourself in one of the largest hedge mazes in the world, a symbol of peace and reconciliation.
Peace Maze
Nature-themed adventure play for younger visitors.
Playpark
Climb to the remains of this unique 19th-century tea house for spectacular views across the forest and lake.
Moorish Tower
champion trees and a bog garden.
Wander through colourful rhododendrons,
Rhododendron Wood
Explore rare trees, long herbaceous borders, fountains and a Victorian terrace in this peaceful garden.
Annesley Walled Garden and Arboretum
Places to Visit
We hope you enjoy your visit. For the enjoyment of everyone:
Please keep dogs under control at all times
Please don’t swim in the lake
Opening Hours
Park, including Maze:
April to September: 9am – 8pm
March and October: 9am – 6pm
November to February: 9am – 5pm
Café: Opening hours vary
Annesley Walled Garden: 9am – 4pm
Parking charges apply
Accessibility
Accessible parking, toilets and flat trails available. Ask staff for advice.
do, events and accommodation.
Email info@visitmournegullionstrangford.com
Event space
Bike, kayak and paddle board hire
Café
Toilets and accessible facilities
Visitor Centre, with information on the heritage of the park
Visitor Services at the Grange Courtyard
The forest park has some 450 hectares for you to enjoy and explore by foot, bike, paddle board or kayak. The enclosed map will guide you on your visit.
Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark.
historic demesne, nestled within the Mourne
Explore the natural and built heritage of this
Forest Park
Welcome to Castlewellan
