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.

Tom Roth

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

Newry Canal Towpath

1. Newry to Jerrettspass loop on the Newry Canal Path

2. Newry to Castlewellan loop

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