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Annagh Pillbox – Moyallan Pillbox loop from Portadown Football Club

Annagh Pillbox – Moyallan Pillbox loop from Portadown Football Club

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Annagh Pillbox – Moyallan Pillbox loop from Portadown Football Club

01:21

30.7km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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4.22 km

Annagh Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

In the Annagh Meadows area of Portadown, Co. Armagh, a reminder of World War Two era civil defence remains standing.

The Type 28 Pillbox lies off the Tandragee Road between the Co. Armagh towns of Portadown and Tandragee. The location of the pillbox today is next to a housing development but in the early 1940s would have offered views along the River Bann.

The Annagh Pillbox is in excellent condition, well maintained by the local council. A plaque next to the pillbox explains its use during the 1939-1945 conflict.

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6.50 km

Ground Espresso Bars Café

Highlight • Cafe

Small coffeeshop right by the river Bann, directly next to Sustrans Route 9 / Newry Canal Towpath. The cafe is practically on the roadside, making it a logical stop for cyclists following the canal path. The old brick building has a relaxed atmosphere; inside and out it's a place where cyclists and walkers cross paths. Ideal for a coffee, a small snack and a short break before you cycle back into the canal landscape towards Craigavon Lakes. Enjoyed the stop, but forgot the photo.

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12.3 km

Moyallan Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

Along the picturesque route near the River Bann, you'll find the Moyallan Pillbox. Built around 1940 as part of Britain's coastal and inland defences, this compact bunker served as an observation post and machine gun nest. Strategically positioned to guard the river crossing and nearby roads, this robust structure is a reminder of a time when this peaceful landscape was on high alert. For the passing cyclist, it's an intriguing stop; its moss-green walls blend almost seamlessly with the surrounding nature, revealing the bunker's secrets only at the last moment. A raw piece of military heritage that sharply contrasts with the tranquility of the present-day countryside.

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30.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

7.24 km

4.33 km

486 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

651 m

324 m

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

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Annagh Pillbox – Moyallan Pillbox loop from Portadown Football Club

Annagh Pillbox

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Moyallan Pillbox

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