Newry Canal Towpath – Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins loop from Mullaghglass

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Newry Canal Towpath – Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins loop from Mullaghglass

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Newry Canal Towpath – Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins loop from Mullaghglass

01:24

13.6km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 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

Parking

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4.36 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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6.52 km

Canal Woods Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

11.8 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Highlight • Structure

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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13.6 km

End point

Parking

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