Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές ποδηλασίας δρόμου Drumask

Μεταξύ των θροΐζοντων δέντρων κατά μήκος του Newry Canal Towpath, θα συναντήσετε το ήρεμο ερείπιο ενός σπιτιού του φύλακα της κλειδαριάς. Κάποτε αυτό ήταν το περήφανο και πολυσύχναστο κέντρο της υδάτινης οδού, όπου ο φύλακας της κλειδαριάς ήταν έτοιμος μέρα και νύχτα να χειριστεί τις βαριές ξύλινες πόρτες του καναλιού για τις πλωτές φορτηγίδες που περνούσαν. Σήμερα, έχουν απομείνει μόνο οι στιβαροί πέτρινοι τοίχοι, που σταδιακά καταλαμβάνονται από τη φύση.

εύκολη εξυπηρέτηση με πολύ χώρο

Ήρεμο τμήμα καναλιού νότια του Poyntzpass, όπου το μονοπάτι έλξης εκτείνεται ακριβώς κατά μήκος του στενού νερού. Η όχθη είναι εδώ ελαφρώς καλυμμένη με χαμηλά δέντρα και φράχτες, δίνοντας στο τμήμα μια οικεία, πράσινη εντύπωση. Το νερό είναι συνήθως ακίνητο, σχηματίζοντας μια ευθεία γραμμή μέσα από το ανοιχτό αγροτικό τοπίο. Ένα ομοιόμορφο, χωρίς κίνηση τμήμα, ιδανικό για ήρεμα χιλιόμετρα στο μονοπάτι έλξης.

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.

There is something enchanted about this old, dilapidated stone hut - as if it were whispering stories of times gone by, when the canal was still full of life and the lock keepers worked here day and night. The walls, overgrown with greenery and moss, show how nature is slowly reclaiming its place. The building itself is only a ruin, but that is precisely what makes it somehow interesting. The mixture of broken brickwork and wild growth has something melancholic about it that fits perfectly into the tranquility of the surroundings. Right next to it there is a small rest area with a bench - ideal for stopping for a moment and taking in the atmosphere.

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.