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Newry Canal Path

Newry Canal Path

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Newry Canal Path

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Location: Druminargal, Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Willem VS

June 5, 2026

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This largely flat and completely traffic-free path winds through the heart of counties Armagh and Down, along the tranquil waterway that once formed the lifeline for transporting coal to the Irish Sea. As you pedal over the well-maintained asphalt or fine gravel, you'll be surrounded by lush green embankments, historic stone bridges, and the monumental remains of eighteen locks that bridge the elevation difference in the landscape. A mix of smooth asphalt and easily rideable fine gravel, suitable for almost all types of bicycles.

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Tom Roth

September 13, 2022

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Smooth path the entire way and almost 25 km of it. Great for avoiding the Newry traffic

Beyond the Horizon

October 29, 2024

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The Newry Canal Path offers exactly what many cyclists want on a tour: a relaxed route that runs through green landscapes and is shielded from any city traffic for almost …

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Location: Druminargal, Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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