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Benburb Priory – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Armagh Observatory

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Benburb Priory – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Armagh Observatory

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Benburb Priory – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Armagh Observatory

02:53

47.6km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.9 km for 112 m

After 45.0 km for 207 m

After 45.6 km for 155 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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16.0 km

Benburb Priory

Highlight • Cafe

The priory is a beautiful building in Benburb that invites the community to visit the library, museum, or grab a coffee and a scone at the wonderful cafe (fit with …

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16.4 km

Stables Café at Benburb Priory

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe at Benburb Priory. Well worth a stop if you are in the area.

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30.3 km

Caledon Beam Engine

Highlight • Monument

The last housed beam engine in Ireland is a significant piece of industrial and social history. The Caldon Beam Engine has been preserved since the Woollen Mill was destroyed in 1985.

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40.9 km

Navan Fort (Emain Macha)

Highlight • Historical Site

Navan Fort is an important part of Irish mythology. It is said to be a pre-Christian royal site and is sometimes known as Navan Rath. It is full of legend …

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44.4 km

The Palace Demesne

Highlight • Natural

The Palace Demense is an important part of Armagh's history. Between 1770 and 1975 the palace was home to the Archbishops of the Church of Ireland.

A number of paved …

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45.1 km

The Mall, Armagh lies between the old Jail and the Courthouse, legend has it a tunnel runs underneath linking the two. Various war memorials including a big Cannon and a memorial to the Armagh railway disaster.

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45.6 km

The Mall, Armagh

Highlight • Structure

The Mall is a beautifully-kept recreational area in Armagh. It's tree-lined edges and flat paved paths make it the ideal spot for a jog. Enjoy sights of beautiful georgian buildings and colourful flowerbeds as you pass through.

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47.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

11.4 km

1.19 km

856 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

2.94 km

871 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

36 %

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Benburb Priory – Navan Fort (Emain Macha) loop from Armagh Observatory

Benburb Priory

Stables Café at Benburb Priory

Caledon Beam Engine

Navan Fort (Emain Macha)

The Palace Demesne

The Mall, Armagh Memorials

The Mall, Armagh

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