I completed a circular walk around Castlewellan forest park yesterday. As the lakeside path was closed due to flooding, I walked to the Moorish tower on a new path before climbing to Slievenaslat, the highest point of the day. The total distance was approximately 5 miles.
Cloud-covered Mournes from the start of the walk:
Castlewellan lake and autumn wood:
Belfast hills from Moorish tower I think:
Moorish tower view:
More reflections near the summit:
A Zoom-in on Slieve Corragh and Slievenaglogh:
Hen and Rocky from Slievenaslat:
The Mournes from Slievenaslat:
Belfast Lough from Slievenaslat summit (I think)
A view of the Mournes from Slievenaslat descent:
Castlewellan lake reflections:
A new stream, caused by recent floods:
Castlewellan lake reflections:
A snow-capped Slieve Donard: