Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Portadown

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Portadown

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Portadown

03:03

54.4km

100m

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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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440 m

Ground Espresso Bars Café

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Small coffeeshop right by the river Bann, directly next to Sustrans Route 9 / Newry Canal Towpath. The cafe is practically on the roadside, making it a logical stop for …

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5.03 km

Newry Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This largely flat and completely traffic-free path winds through the heart of counties Armagh and Down, along the tranquil waterway that was once the lifeblood for the transport of coal …

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11.4 km

Campbell's Lock

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Lock complex on the old Newry Canal, just south of Scarva. The stone lock walls, the narrow canal profile, and the quiet, green surroundings make this a characteristic point along …

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12.9 km

Scarva Village

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Village on the Newry cycle path. There is also a Scarva pilbox - one of many left over from the 2nd World War. Worth seeking out if you've got the time.

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14.9 km

Newry Canal Path

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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 …

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19.8 km

Newry Canal Towpath

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A very flat and reasonably scenic cycle from Newry to Portadown and back. A round trip of about 18 miles. Cycling along the route of the old Newry Canal you …

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27.2 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

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Between the rustling trees along the Newry Canal Towpath, you'll encounter the tranquil ruin of a lock keeper's cottage. Once, this was the proud and bustling heart of the waterway, …

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29.8 km

Newry Canal Towpath

Highlight • Historical Site

Quiet canal section south of Poyntzpass, where the towpath runs tightly along the narrow water. The bank is lightly overgrown with low trees and hedges, giving the stretch an intimate, …

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54.4 km

End point

Train Station

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