Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

01:42

30.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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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2.31 km

Directional Sign at the Confluence of the Upper Bann River and Newry Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

A direction post stands right where the Upper Barn River meets the Newry Canal, marking the direction of Scarva, Newry, Portadown, and Oxford Island.

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4.10 km

Moneypenny's Lock and Canal Museum

Highlight • Monument

Moneypenny's Lock is situated on the Newry Canal just outside of Portadown. The lockhouse has been transformed into a canal museum where you can learn about the history of the …

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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

Highlight • Historical Site

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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15.2 km

Acton Lake Visitor Centre

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Along the route of the historic Newry Canal, you'll find the Acton Lake Visitor Centre, beautifully situated on the banks of the tranquil Lough Shark. This lake, a remnant from …

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30.4 km

End point

Train Station

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