Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

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35.6km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.4 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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426 m

Ground Espresso Bars Café

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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 …

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2.30 km

Directional Sign at the Confluence of the Upper Bann River and Newry Canal

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A direction post stands right where the Upper Barn River meets the Newry Canal, marking the direction of Scarva, Newry, Portadown, and Oxford Island.

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4.09 km

Moneypenny's Lock and Canal Museum

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Moneypenny's Lock is situated on the Newry Canal just outside of Portadown. The lockhouse has been transformed into a canal museum where you can learn about the history of the …

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12.7 km

Lottie's Café

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quick service with plenty of space

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12.9 km

Scarva Village

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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.

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14.9 km

Newry Canal Path

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This largely flat and completely traffic-free path winds through the heart of counties Armagh and Down, along the tranquil waterway that once formed the lifeline for transporting coal to the …

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17.4 km

Poyntzpass

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Small linear village on the border of Armagh and Down, where the road and the old Newry Canal cross in a narrow passage (the pass). The canal runs tightly here …

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30.3 km

Moyallan Pillbox

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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 …

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35.6 km

End point

Train Station

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