County Down visitor driving and parking
Where is the entrance to Castlewellan Forest Park when driving from Newcastle?
From Newcastle use the A50 towards Castlewellan, then follow the signed forest park entrance in the town.
From Newcastle use the A50 towards Castlewellan, then follow the signed forest park entrance in the town.
Local access and parking details
DAERA locates Castlewellan Forest Park on the A25 Downpatrick–Newry corridor. The forest park vehicle admission and parking arrangements differ from ordinary free town-centre bays in Castlewellan.
Before you go
Navigate to the forest park entrance, not just Castlewellan town centre or the lake’s edge.
Official visitor information
- DAERA — Castlewellan Forest Lake — current access, prices and restrictions
Source / reference:
DAERA — Castlewellan Forest Lake
· checked 16 October 2026
