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Newry Canal Towpath

Newry Canal Towpath

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Please check local regulations for: Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

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    1. Newry to Jerrettspass loop on the Newry Canal Path

    19.6km

    01:15

    210m

    210m

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

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    Intermediate

    2. Newry to Castlewellan loop

    107km

    06:54

    1,290m

    1,290m

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

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    3. Scarva to Newry loop

    57.1km

    03:36

    620m

    620m

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

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    Tips

    September 24, 2023

    This cycle and walking route from the Bann Bridge in Portadown to the Town Hall in Newry is a 20 mile trip on part of route 9 of the National Cycle Network.



    The route follows the towpath on the western bank of the, now non-navigable, Newry Canal.



    Here's a bit about the Canals history.



    Built to transport coal from Coalisland in County Tyrone to Dublin via Lough Neagh, Portadown, Newry and the Irish Sea, the Newry Canal was opened in 1742.



    It operated for almost 200 years until it fell into disuse following the growth of the railway network. Frequent interpretation boards along the way give information about the history of the canal.



    You will also find lots of art pieces along the route including Sustrans commissioned Millennium Mileposts and a series of pieces which reflect the former work and nature of the Newry Canal.

      September 9, 2022

      We rode over 20km on this quiet, smooth and traffic free path. Nice spots to see some wildlife and enjoy a picnic. Highly recommend

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        Location: Kilmonaghan, Newry And Mourne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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