Αξιοθέατα και μέρη για επίσκεψη Benagh - Top 20

Μόλις αφήσετε την πόλη Newry πίσω σας, θα ποδηλατήσετε προς την ηρεμία στο An Bealach Glas, γνωστό και ως Carlingford Lough Greenway. Αυτό το επίπεδο, καλά ασφαλτοστρωμένο μονοπάτι ακολουθεί τις όχθες του καναλιού και προσφέρει εντυπωσιακή θέα στις λασπώδεις εκτάσεις του ποταμού, όπου μπορείτε να παρατηρήσετε αμέτρητα παρυδάτια πουλιά και μερικές φορές ακόμη και μια αδέσποτη φώκια. Η διαδρομή είναι μια πραγματική αισθητηριακή εμπειρία: ο αλμυρός θαλασσινός αέρας φυσάει προς το πρόσωπό σας καθώς τα βουνά φαίνονται να πλησιάζουν όλο και περισσότερο. Το απόλυτο τέλος αυτού του τμήματος της διαδρομής είναι το ιστορικό Victoria Lock, ένα επιβλητικό συγκρότημα φραγμάτων του 1850 που σηματοδοτεί τη μετάβαση από το κανάλι στα ανοιχτά νερά του Carlingford Lough. Είναι το τέλειο μέρος για να πάρετε μια ανάσα και να απολαύσετε τη ναυτική δυναμική πριν συνεχίσετε το ταξίδι σας προς την ακτή.

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.

The well-signposted mountain bike trails take you through dense forests and offer breathtaking views of Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. The descent from the Cloughmore Stone, a huge boulder that was transported here during the last ice age, is a particular highlight. However, some sections are technical and require a certain level of riding technique. The trails can become slippery in wet weather, so caution is advised. Another plus point is the proximity to the charming village of Rostrevor, where you can relax in one of the cafes after the tour.

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.

There’s heaps to do when you visit Kilbroney park so bring a picnic, kids, dogs, bikes, walking boots and enjoy the day. Start at the Visitor Centre and learn about the forest and extraordinary Cloughmore Stone. There are tennis courts, play area, sports fields, an arboretum, walking and bike trails in the forest. Fiddler’s Green was once used for local entertainment and festivals.

Camlough Lake is picturesquely nestled between the rolling hills of Slieve Gullion and the Ring of Gullion. Cycling along the narrow roads on the shore, you immediately feel the tranquility that emanates from the long stretch of water. The lake stretches for more than two kilometers and seems like a narrow, silent crack in the landscape - a peaceful place to take a short break or let your gaze wander over the water. I decided to take a little detour and cycled a little closer to the shore on a path. The water was almost still and reflected the range of hills that rise in the background. It may be a paradise for fishermen, but cyclists also enjoy the special atmosphere. The roads around the lake are not very busy and you can cycle in a relaxed manner without having to constantly pay attention to the traffic. One small criticism: some of the access roads are not well signposted, but if you look around a bit, you'll surely find a good place to get to the shore and enjoy the scenery.

A lovely small clearing with a few picnic tables and the Yellow Water river running beside it. The small car park is a good place to leave the car for one of the many walks in this area.

There's riverside walks, including the Fairy Glen and Narnia Trail, and an arboretum. The two mile forest path showcases panoramic views over the beautiful Carlingford Lough. There is also a Play Park with children's play area and tennis courts, an Information area and a cafe.