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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

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4.5

(2)

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

01:15

31.1km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.7 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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90 m

Wooden Walkway in Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

21.8 km

Goragh Wood

Forest

23.3 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, green impression. The water is mostly still, forming a straight line through the open agricultural landscape. An even, traffic-free segment ideal for quiet miles on the towpath.

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28.6 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 get a chance to look at the old canal lock gates and gatekeepers cottages. A recommendation refreshment stop in Poyntzpass is Petty Sessions coffee shop, they have an excellent selection of food, sweet and savoury. You can also do sections of the route or in the opposite direction.

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28.7 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 section of the towpath between Poyntzpass and Jerrettspass. This robust, semi-circular arch bridge from the 18th century is built from locally quarried stone and forms an iconic image along the Newry Canal Towpath. The bridge was originally built to give local farmers and their livestock access to the farmlands on both sides of the canal without hindering navigation.

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31.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

7.69 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

17°C

12°C

95 %

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Wooden Walkway in Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Newry Canal Towpath

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