Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)

Newry Mourne and Down District Council · Northern Ireland Tuaisceart Ireann

0.4 mi

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Net Elevation

5 min

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Drizzle
55°
54°
62°
10 mph
Gust20 mph
4:54 AM
10:01 PM
Damp

0.3" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.37 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours30% top-layer soil moisture

A few showers may pass through this week, which could leave shaded or low-lying sections tacky after rain.

Best Window This Week

Monday

a high near 68°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) is a 0.4-mile mountain bike trail near Newry Mourne and Down District Council, Northern Ireland Tuaisceart Ireann, United Kingdom. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 5 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Newry Mourne and Down District Council rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

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Newry Mourne and Down District Council is one of the mountain biking hubs in Northern Ireland Tuaisceart Ireann, United Kingdom, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Where is Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?

Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) is a mountain bike trail near Newry Mourne and Down District Council, Northern Ireland Tuaisceart Ireann. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?

Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe) is 0.4 miles long, with an estimated ride time of 5 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 68°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Castlewellan Forest Park - Black Trail (The Great Escarpe)?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Newry Mourne and Down District Council include Big Wood, Mega Mission, On The Pulse, Castlewellan Forest Park - Red Trail, Castlewellan Forest Park - Green Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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