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The Calvary of Omeath – Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins loop from Glen Road

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The Calvary of Omeath – Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins loop from Glen Road

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The Calvary of Omeath – Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins loop from Glen Road

02:14

43.9km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.51 km for 79 m

After 5.65 km for 67 m

After 5.84 km for 96 m

After 21.9 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.68 km

View of Newry Cathedral

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Here you will be treated to a magnificent view of the cathedral. The imposing tower of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman rises majestically above the city, dominating the skyline with …

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5.92 km

Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman

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Saint Patrick and Saint Colman's Cathedral is the architectural jewel of Newry and one of Ireland's most impressive Neo-Gothic structures. Construction began in 1825, and upon its completion in 1829, …

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10.3 km

Greenway Between Estuary and Canal

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Once you leave the city of Newry behind, you cycle towards tranquility on An Bealach Glas, also known as the Carlingford Lough Greenway. This flat, smoothly asphalted path follows the …

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12.8 km

Victoria Lock

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an imposing lock complex from 1850 that marks the transition from the canal to the open waters of Carlingford Lough. It is the perfect place to get some fresh air and enjoy the maritime dynamics.

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15.3 km

Narrow Water Castle

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At the mouth of the river Clanrye, where the fresh water meets the salty Carlingford Lough, stands the impressive Narrow Water Castle. This 16th-century (c. 1568) fortified tower house was …

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21.1 km

The Calvary of Omeath

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Small, elevated Calvary hill on the edge of Omeath, with a short path leading up to a series of white crosses on an open grassy plateau. The spot offers a …

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21.8 km

Beach

29.3 km

Newry to Victoria Lock Greenway (The Greenway)

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De An Bealach Glas (The Greenway) is a beautiful, traffic-free cycle path connecting Newry to the monumental Victoria Lock. This 6-kilometer-long 'green route' takes you along the tidal river Clanrye …

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41.0 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

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Between the rustling trees along the Newry Canal Towpath, you'll encounter the tranquil ruin of a lock keeper's cottage. Once, this was the proud and bustling heart of the waterway, …

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

13.0 km

5.30 km

4.94 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

13.0 km

6.12 km

2.73 km

162 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

18°C

12°C

45 %

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Victoria Lock

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Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

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