Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Craigavon Lakes loop from Portadown

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Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Craigavon Lakes loop from Portadown

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Craigavon Balancing Lakes – Craigavon Lakes loop from Portadown

02:15

37.0km

180m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.8 km for 278 m

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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702 m

First Presbyterian Church, Portadown

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In the heart of Portadown stands the First Presbyterian Church, an impressive structure that testifies to the city's rich industrial and religious history. Built in 1822 and later extended, this …

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14.8 km

Sunset View of Lough Neagh from Oxford Island

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On the southern shore of Lough Neagh you will find the beautiful Oxford Island National Nature Reserve. It is home to a variety of wildlife such as rabbits, badgers, otters, …

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15.1 km

Bench With a View of Lough Neagh, Oxford Island

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On your hike around Oxford Island, you can enjoy the scenery to the fullest. A bench on the shore invites you to sit down for a moment and enjoy the …

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15.6 km

Oxford Island National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

28.1 km

Craigavon Balancing Lakes

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Craigavon Balancing Lakes, referred locally as 'The Lakes' are a set of man-made lakes built in the 1970s to control flooding. The route around the lakes is entirely flat and …

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