Mountain bike trails · Northern Ireland
Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)
In or near Ballylough.
Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) — a mtb trail in northern ireland.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) is a mtb trail located in northern ireland, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Place summary
Castlewellan Forest Park, located in Northern Ireland, features the Black Trail (The Great Escarpe), a mountain biking trail. This trail offers a challenging route through diverse terrain, suitable for experienced riders. Visitors can expect scenic views of the surrounding forest and landscape. The park is a designated area for outdoor activities, providing a natural setting for mountain biking enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2708, -5.9612
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT31 9BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
Sources
- osm: r19421482 (ODbL)
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Campsites · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?
- Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT31 9BU).
- What is Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?
- Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) — a mtb trail in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?
- Drivers can use postcode BT31 9BU.
- How do I get to Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT31 9BU. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.