Newport Stone Bridge – Furnace Lakes Loop Greenway loop from Newport

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Newport Stone Bridge – Furnace Lakes Loop Greenway loop from Newport

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Newport Stone Bridge – Furnace Lakes Loop Greenway loop from Newport

03:26

50.8km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Bus stop

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108 m

Newport

Highlight • Historical Site

(Heritage Town & Greenway Hub) This picturesque town, also known as Ballyveaghan, forms the geographical heart of the Great Western Greenway and is the ancestral home of Princess Grace of …

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172 m

Newport Stone Bridge

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This robust 18th-century stone arch bridge forms the heart of Newport, spanning the Black Oak River. Unlike the higher railway viaduct, this bridge connects the village's main streets, offering a …

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250 m

Newport Historical Mural

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This detailed mural on the side wall of a building on Main Street brings Newport's rich past to life. The artwork depicts iconic figures such as the pirate queen Grace …

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3.31 km

Burrishoole Bridge on the Great Western Greenway

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This characteristic stone bridge forms a crucial junction on the 18 km stage between Newport and Mulranny. The bridge spans the Burrishoole River at the point where the fresh water …

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4.77 km

Furnace Lakes Loop Greenway

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Lovely route through the lakes

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6.37 km

View of the Nephin Mountains and Lakes

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Beautiful undulating countryside with views of the trail ahead, the lakes and over towards the Nephin Mountains.

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31.5 km

Salmon Leap Bridge

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Nice trail, nice views and overlooking two loughs. What more could you ask for.

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32.4 km

Furnace Lough

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Beautiful views of Furnace Lough here from the road appropriately called Furnace. There is a lovely bench here wrapped around a tree where you could rest.

It's also worth remembering …

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