Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan, County Down, Northern Ireland
The Peace Maze
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5.1
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Quirky
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Why it's Wildland
5.1A living hedge maze tucked into the wider landscape of Castlewellan Forest Park.
The Peace Maze offers a hands-on way to explore Castlewellan’s wooded parkland: the puzzle of its hedge paths is set alongside the park’s lake, trails and historic landscape.
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The experience
Explore the hedge maze, then extend your visit with a walk around the park’s lake or along its trails. Check current access and conditions before setting out.
Things to do
Explore The Peace Maze
Follow the hedge paths and make your way through the maze.
1–2 hours
Walk around the park’s lake
Add a lakeside walk in Castlewellan Forest Park to your maze visit; check the current route and conditions locally.
Explore the wider park trails
The park description mentions waymarked trails. Check current routes, distances and conditions before choosing a walk.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Find your way through the maze
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Visit The Peace Maze at Castlewellan Forest Park.
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Explore the hedge paths and find your way through.
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Check on-site information for current access arrangements.
Half day · Half day
Maze and lakeside walk
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Explore The Peace Maze.
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Continue with a walk around the lake in Castlewellan Forest Park.
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Check current trail conditions and access before setting out.
Full Wildland day · Full day
A fuller Castlewellan Forest Park day
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Explore The Peace Maze.
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Walk around the park’s lake and explore its walking trails.
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Take time to see the Victorian castle and walled garden mentioned in the park description.
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Check current access, facilities and opening arrangements before travelling.
Verified history
The supplied park description states that the Peace Maze was planted in 2000. It gives no further verified history of the maze.
When to go
· Check before visiting; no best time is specified in the supplied sources.
The supplied sources do not give seasonal guidance.
Check the forecast and trail conditions before visiting.
Worth pairing with
Castlewellan Forest Park lake and trails
The maze sits within the wider park setting; the supplied park description mentions a lake and walking trails that could extend the visit.
What to look for
Notice how the maze’s enclosed hedge paths contrast with the broader woodland and parkland around it.
Best time to go
Check current conditions before visiting; the supplied sources do not identify a best season.
The supplied sources do not specify a best time of day. Check current opening and access information before travelling.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Walkers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 8am-8pm
- Tuesday: 8am-8pm
- Wednesday: 8am-8pm
- Thursday: 8am-8pm
- Friday: 8am-8pm
- Saturday: 8am-8pm
- Sunday: 8am-8pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
Listed at Castlewellan Forest Park. Check current access arrangements before visiting.
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Parking
A wheelchair-accessible car park is listed in the source row. Check current arrangements before travelling.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
A wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance are listed in the source row. The accessibility of the maze paths is not established; check before visiting.
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Cost
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Around The Peace Maze
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
