The Peace Maze, Castlewellan, County Down BT31 9AF

Details

Accessibility:

Parking, including disability parking, is available. The cost of parking is covered by the charge for bringing your vehicle into the Castlewellan Forest Park site.

Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control by their owners to ensure they do not distress other visitors or wildlife. It is recommended to keep dogs on their leads while enjoying the maze.

The paths of the maze are quite narrow, with large hedges growing on either side. The surface is flat, except for a shallow incline which winds round to the centre of the maze where the “Peace Bell” is located. A smooth ramp then connects from this upper level to a path to the East of the maze. This gives visitors the option to exit the maze without having to find their way out by going back through the maze.

Brief description:

The Peace Maze was created in Castlewellan Forest Park in 2000. Those who successfully solve the maze will find the “Peace Bell” in the centre to ring.

Further information:

Address

6-8 Burren Walk, Castlewellan, Co. Down. BT31 9AF.

Email

customer.forestservice@daera-ni.gov.uk

Phone

+4428 4377 8664

Website

https://discovernorthernireland.com/Castlewellan-Forest-Park-Peace-Maze-Castlewellan-P2881/

Directions

Access via Castlewellan Forest Park. From Main Street in Castlewellan, turn onto Castle Avenue. Continue North and you will reach the gates of the Forest Park.

OS SO 419929

Opening Times

Daily, 10:00-sunset.

Keep in mind that it can take some time to find your way out of the maze. Therefore it is best to leave yourself sufficient time before the Forest Park closes to enjoy the Peace Maze.

Transport

The nearest bus stop is Upper Square.

Note that buses take two different routes between Downpatrick and Newcastle; one via Castlewellan (17a), and one via Dundrum (17).

The 518 bus service between Belfast and Newcastle stops in Castlewellan.

Amenities

Toilets, including disability toilets, and changing facilities are available on the Forest Park site. The Grange Café and picnic areas are also available on site.

Main Street is 0.5 miles (0.8km) away. Here you will find a range of food and clothing shops, a bank, and a post office, as well as eateries and pubs.