Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Ship Canal Fountain loop from Hamiltons Bawn

Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Ship Canal Fountain loop from Hamiltons Bawn

Moderate

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Ship Canal Fountain loop from Hamiltons Bawn

03:28

76.7km

810m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 45.5 km for 57 m

After 47.0 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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396 m

The Barn Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent little Coffee Shop

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19.1 km

Crack Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Crack Bridge, also known as Fearon’s Bridge, is one of the most characteristic stone arch bridges over the Newry Canal. This historic structure is located on a beautiful, secluded …

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19.2 km

Newry Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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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45.5 km

Newry Canal

Lake

46.0 km

Newry Ship Canal Fountain

Highlight • Monument

A stroll along the Newry Ship Canal is like a relaxing trip into the maritime history of this city. The gentle rippling of the water accompanies you as you walk …

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47.0 km

An example of a fortified house, Bagenal's Castle was built in the 1560s.
Original features still surviving are the wground floor entrance to the kitchen, original jambs on some windows and a corbel from the machicolation which protected the doorway.

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52.5 km

Craigmore Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Craigmore Viaduct is an impressive structure, with its 18 arches spanning the Camlough River Valley, dominating the landscape of south Armagh. As I cycled along the gently curving roads, …

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65.0 km

Boat Planter at Private Fishery Lake

Highlight • Lake

72.6 km

Gosford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Situated in Gosford Forest Park, the castle is well worth stopping in at. Occupied by the Gosford family until it was sold to the Agricultural Ministry in 1921.

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