Οι καλύτερες ποδηλατικές διαδρομές Corry

εύκολη εξυπηρέτηση με πολύ χώρο

Αυτό το κατά κύριο μέρος επίπεδο και εντελώς χωρίς αυτοκίνητα μονοπάτι ελίσσεται μέσα από την καρδιά των κομητειών Armagh και Down, κατά μήκος της ήρεμης υδάτινης οδού που κάποτε αποτελούσε τη ζωφόρο για τη μεταφορά άνθρακα στην Ιρλανδική Θάλασσα. Καθώς κάνετε πετάλι στην καλοδιατηρημένη άσφαλτο ή στο λεπτό χαλίκι, περιβάλλεστε από πλούσιους πράσινους προμαχώνες, ιστορικές πέτρινες γέφυρες και τα μνημειώδη απομεινάρια δεκαοκτώ κλειδαριών που γεφυρώνουν την υψομετρική διαφορά στο τοπίο. Ένα μείγμα λείας ασφάλτου και καλά βατού λεπτού χαλικιού, κατάλληλο για σχεδόν όλους τους τύπους ποδηλάτων.

Συγκρότημα σlúis στο παλιό Newry Canal, ακριβώς νότια του Scarva. Τα πέτρινα τείχη της σlúis, το στενό προφίλ του καναλιού και το ήρεμο, πράσινο περιβάλλον το καθιστούν ένα χαρακτηριστικό σημείο κατά μήκος του μονοπατιού. Το νερό εδώ είναι συχνά ακίνητο και αντανακλά τα δέντρα κατά μήκος της όχθης, ενώ η παλιά κατασκευή της σlúis είναι ακόμα ευδιάκριτη. Μια ατμοσφαιρική, ιστορική στιγμή σε μια κατά τα άλλα πολύ χαλαρή διαδρομή καναλιού.

Nice little cafe in the village of Scarva right alongside the Newry canal towpath, great for brekkie, lunch or just topping up the hydration.

Hollie Berrie is a good place for refreshments on the route at Scarva

The small town of Scarva, nestled between green meadows and the quiet canal, offers a welcome break on my bike tour through Northern Ireland. Here you cycle on well-maintained paths past historic bridges and small villages that give you the feeling that time has stood still. The British flags fluttering along the side of the road remind you that you are in a culturally special area - a detail that reflects the identity of the region. The route is easy to cycle, the surrounding landscape is gently rolling, which makes for pleasant cycling. The view of wide fields and rolling hills invites you to slow down now and then and take in the peace and quiet. A special feature of Scarva is the annual Orange Order March, which transforms the village into a kind of open-air stage once a year and keeps the traditions of this region alive.

Navan Fort, also known as Emain Macha, is one of those places that literally breathes history. As a cyclist, you can feel a breath of the past here as you roll gently over the grassy hills. The site, rich in Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age finds, is not only archaeologically fascinating, but also firmly embedded in Irish mythology. The kings of Ulster are said to have ruled here, and the legends of Macha, the namesake, are omnipresent. The gentle climbs around the fort are not too demanding, but give you space to let your gaze wander over the green hills - particularly dramatic when dark clouds pile up in the sky and cast a mystical atmosphere over the landscape. A detour to the visitor center is worthwhile: Here you can find out more about the exciting stories and the excavations that provide insight into Ireland's deepest past.

The Caledon Beam Engine is an exciting relic from another era that will accompany you on your tour through the Northern Ireland countryside. Nestled in the remains of an old wool mill, the beam engine tells of an era when the pounding and banging of machines shaped everyday life. Today it stands almost forgotten by the roadside and is a reminder of the region's industrial past. The ruin has its own charm - rusty gears, weathered walls and a feeling of time standing still. If you want to pause for a moment to take in the surroundings, this is an ideal place to dismount for a moment. This is not about perfectly restored monuments, but about the raw charm and stories that such places carry. Look out for the old inscriptions and the signs of decay that give the Beam Engine an almost sculptural appearance. This place is a silent witness to a time long gone and offers you a welcome change from the wide fields and winding roads of the region.