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De An Bealach Glas (The Greenway)は、Newryと記念碑的なVictoria Lockを結ぶ、交通のない美しい自転車道です。この全長6キロメートルの「グリーンルート」は、潮汐河川のClanrye川と海上運河に沿って進み、左手には印象的なMourne Mountainsの頂上が、右手にはCooley Mountainsが広がります。

ニューリーの街を離れるとすぐに、カーリングフォード・ラフ・グリーンウェイとしても知られるアン・ベラフ・グラスで静寂へと向かって自転車を漕ぎます。この平坦で完璧に舗装された道は、運河の岸辺に沿って続き、途中、干潟の壮大な景色を眺めることができます。そこでは、数多くの渉禽類や、時には迷子のアザラシを見かけることもあります。このルートはまさに感覚的な体験です。潮風があなたを迎え、山々がますます近づいてくるように感じられます。この区間の絶対的な終点は、1850年から続く印象的な閘門施設である歴史的なビクトリア・ロックで、運河からカーリングフォード・ラフの開けた水域への移行を示しています。旅を海岸へと続ける前に、少し風にあたり、海のダイナミズムを楽しむのに最適な場所です。

An Bealach Glas (The Greenway)は、ニューリーと記念碑的なヴィクトリアロックを結ぶ、素晴らしい車のない自転車道です。この6キロメートルの「グリーンルート」は、クラリー川の潮汐と海運運河に沿って進み、左手にモーン山脈の印象的な頂上、右手にクーリー山脈を望みます。

ニューリー運河の遊歩道沿いのざわめく木々の中には、静かな水門番小屋の遺跡があります。かつて、ここは水路の誇り高く賑やかな中心であり、水門番が通過する艀のために運河の重い木製の扉を操作するために昼夜を問わず待機していました。今日では、頑丈な石壁だけが残っており、ゆっくりと自然に覆われています。

Poyntzpassの南にある静かな運河区間で、水路沿いの道が狭い水路に沿ってまっすぐに伸びています。岸辺は低い木々や生け垣でわずかに覆われており、この区間に親密で緑豊かな印象を与えています。水はほとんど静止しており、開けた農地の風景を直線に横切っています。均一で交通のない区間で、水路沿いの道でのんびりとした距離を走るのに理想的です。

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.

Clontygora Court Tomb is a truly special experience on the Ring of Gullion. While travelling along the quiet roads of County Armagh, I discovered this ancient megalithic tomb, also known as 'The King's Ring'. The imposing, upright stones of the U-shaped exedra are a striking sight and provide a fascinating insight into times long past. Although some parts have been damaged over the centuries, the tomb exudes a remarkable atmosphere - as if you are looking back in time. The site, nestled in the rolling hills at the foot of Slieve Gullion, makes the visit a worthwhile break for any cyclist. It is amazing how quiet it is here, with only the gentle breeze whistling through the stones. Those interested in prehistoric sites will also find the nearby monuments such as Ballymacdermot and Ballykeel fascinating. This area clearly has a rich history, which becomes apparent when you take a closer look at the megalithic chambers. I was particularly taken with the two massive portal stones that mark the entrance to the gallery - they seem like silent sentinels that have stood here for thousands of years. The view of the valley and the Newry River completes the experience. It is definitely worth a short detour, especially if you love nature and also have a bit of an interest in archaeology.

The "Ring of the King", the Clontygora Court Tomb, awaits you on a hill in Slieve Gullion, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Ring of Gullion. This megalithic site with its distinctive Y-shape and central tomb gallery immerses you in the early history of Northern Ireland. The stones, which rise over 2.7 metres into the air, form an impressive exedra that encloses the deep, U-shaped courtyard - it is more than just a collection of rocks, it is a silent witness to times gone by. As you step between the portal stones that mark the entrance to the three-part burial chamber, you can easily imagine how the early inhabitants performed their rituals here over 5000 years ago. Flint artefacts and ceramic finds tell of long-gone cultures that already cultivated this land. From here you have a view not only of history but also of the landscape - a place where you can look out over the green hills and valleys. Close by you will find other megalithic monuments such as the Ballymacdermot Court Tomb or the Ballykeel Dolmen, all of which help to complete the mosaic of the past.