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.

sm milligan

September 24, 2023

Cycling

Scarva (from Irish: Scarbhach meaning "shallow place, rough ford" is a small village in the parish of Aghaderg, County Down,

Scarva is known as the location of the "Sham Fight" Pageant on 13 July every year. The Pageant attracts thousands of members of the Royal Black Preceptory, who come to act out a symbolic dramatised re-enactment of the Battle of the Boyne.

David Bavin-Hobbs

September 6, 2023

Road cycling

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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1. Newry Canal Way Loop

52.6km

03:06

350m

Cycle the moderate 32.7-mile Newry Canal Way Loop, enjoying canal views, rolling hills, and charming villages like Scarva.

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2. Scarva to Newry loop

57.1km

03:36

620m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Portadown

55.0km

03:05

100m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Aughlish, Armagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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

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Greenway Between Estuary and Canal

Camlough Lake

Giant's Lair

Scarva Pillbox

View of Lough Neagh

Coolnacran Ringfort

Views of the Ring of Gullion

Scarva Village

1. Newry Canal Way Loop

2. Scarva to Newry loop

3. Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Portadown

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