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Castle Ward Demesne

In June 2011 the new multi purpose trail system at Castle Ward was officially launched by Howard hastings, Chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and DARD Minister Michelle O'Neill.

The project was developed by CAAN in partnership with the National Trust and includes 35kms of off road multi-use trails for walking, cycling and horse riding within the Demesne. A new car park was also developed and a coin operated bike wash installed.

Completion DateJune 2011
Project PartnersCountryside Recreation NI, the National Trust, the British Horse Society, Forest Service NI
Project FundersDown District Council - £24,000
The National Trust - up to £300,000
Northern Ireland Tourist Board - up to £400,000
Rural Development Programme - up to £87,891
Cost£790,000
Visitor MaterialRoute descriptions, maps and images of the trails is available on both www.cycleni.com and www.walkni.com.
Linkwww.walkni.com/Walks.aspx?County=4&Tab=Category&Category=1&OrderBy=Name&OrderDirection=ascending
Other InformationThe trail system was designed by Dafydd Davis MBE and constructed by Clive Richardson Ltd. RPS Consulting was the Consultant Project Manager.
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