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アッパー・バン川がネイ湖に注ぐ河口にかかる、エレガントでモダンなこの橋は、ネイ湖サイクリングウェイ（ナショナル・サイクル・ルート94）を走るサイクリストにとって、象徴的な休憩場所であり、不可欠な接続箇所となっています。

ティロン県のなだらかな田園地帯をサイクリングする際には、ウェルブルック・ビー tulang・ミルに立ち寄ることを強くお勧めします。バリンデリー川沿いの牧歌的な、木々に囲まれた小川の谷に位置するこの19世紀の水車は、周囲の静けさとは対照的です。 ここは、英国で唯一稼働している「ビー tulang・ミル」です。「ビー tulang」とは、伝統的なアイルランドのリネン製造における最終工程でした。巨大な木槌（ビー tulang）が、高さ約5メートルの水車によって動かされ、リネンに独特の光沢が出るまで何時間も加工されていました。工場が稼働しているときは、遠くからでもリズミカルな轟音が聞こえてきます。北アイルランドの産業の最盛期へとあなたを直接連れ戻す、印象的な音です。

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.

The Maghery Footbridge on the edge of Lough Neagh offers a small moment of peace in the midst of the expansive landscape. As you cross the bridge, your gaze glides over the gentle waters of the largest lake in the British Isles. In good weather, the clouds are impressively reflected on the surface of the water, making the scene look almost like a painting. Even when the sky is cloudy, the lake has a special atmosphere that invites you to linger rather than to quickly pass by. The paths around the bridge are mostly flat, but you should be prepared for occasional sections with unpaved surfaces. This could be a bit slippery, especially in wet weather, but this is not a problem. The connection to the National Cycle Network, Route 94, also offers you many other opportunities to explore the area. A little tip: Maghery itself does not have much to offer apart from the bridge, but a short detour to the nearby Oxford Island nature reserve is definitely worth it. This means you can easily combine a visit to the bridge with a larger circular tour.

From the shore at Maghery, the view falls directly on Coney Island, which lies quietly in Lough Neagh. The rough waters of the lake, which are constantly in motion, create a special atmosphere that alternates between calm and turmoil. The cool breeze carries the scent of the wild vegetation on the shore, while the sound of the waves sets the tone for the moment. Coney Island itself seems almost untouched, a small spot in the vastness of the lake that seems to tell stories of times gone by. It may be tempting to imagine what it would be like to row there and explore the island. But from here it remains a place of longing in the distance - close enough to arouse curiosity, but far enough to keep a certain mystery. The view is impressive, but on stormy days you realize that nature can be rough here. Perhaps not the ideal place for a long rest, but a place that is worth a moment's pause before continuing on the path.