バリマネー周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ4

バ​​ン川近くの風光明媚なルート沿いには、モヤラン・ピルボックスがあります。1940年頃、英国の沿岸および内陸防衛の一部として建設されたこのコンパクトなバンカーは、監視所および機関銃座として機能しました。川の渡河点と近くの道路を監視するために戦略的に配置されたこの頑丈な構造物は、この平和な風景が最高度の警戒態勢にあった時代を思い出させます。通りすがりのサイクリストにとっては興味深い休憩場所です。苔むした緑の壁は周囲の自然にほぼ完全に溶け込んでおり、バンカーはその秘密を最後の瞬間にのみ明らかにします。現代の田園地帯の静けさとは対照的な、荒々しい軍事遺産の一部です。

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 Moyallan Pillbox is an intriguing WWII relic that is an unexpected discovery along the River Bann. The old concrete structure, well camouflaged and reclaimed by nature, stands modestly on a hill overlooking the river. The views from here are particularly rewarding on a clear day when the Bann flows lazily across the landscape. It's hard to imagine that this tranquil scene was once strategically important in protecting access to the north from possible invasions. The Pillbox stands just opposite a petrol station, near the roundabout where several roads meet. The location may seem unspectacular, but with a little imagination you can glimpse the history. The concrete block quietly tells of times gone by as you pedal on, leaving the river behind. A quick stop is well worth it - not for the drama, but for the unassuming way in which history finds its place here.

The crannóg is a man made island dating from around the Late Bronze Age period (from approx. 2000 to 500 BC). The Island was inhabited by the Magennis family in the 17th century, who had vacated a castle that is thought to have stood on the lake shore. It was also used as a hiding place for the Irish Rebellion around 1642.

Closed since 1956, The Viaduct was built in 1860 for the Banbridge, Lisburn & Belfast Railway lines. Now scattered with traffic free pathways and spots for a rest.

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.

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.