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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Lurganare

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Lurganare

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5.0

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Lurganare

02:56

51.7km

130m

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: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

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1.53 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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9.06 km

Penny University Coffee House

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24.3 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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26.2 km

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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29.8 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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38.6 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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40.6 km

Newry Canal Path

Highlight • River

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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45.5 km

Newry Canal Towpath

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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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51.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

3.51 km

Surfaces

49.9 km

1.78 km

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

22°C

16°C

83 %

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Lurganare

Newry Canal Towpath

Penny University Coffee House

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

Ground Espresso Bars Café

Moneypenny's Lock and Canal Museum

Scarva Village

Newry Canal Path

Newry Canal Towpath

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