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Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

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Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

05:01

124km

650m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.7 km for 57 m

After 105 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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90 m

Wooden Walkway in Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

15.7 km

Newry Canal

Lake

33.2 km

Strandfield Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

There's something special about the atmosphere inside - the light-flooded rooms, the smell of freshly baked pastries and the lively background noise make the place a little oasis for cyclists. …

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52.3 km

Upon entering the village of Castlebellingham, you are welcomed by the impressive gatehouse of Bellingham Castle. This robust, castle-like structure with its battlements and characteristic arched gateway forms the historic …

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111 km

Craigmore Viaduct

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The Craigmore Viaduct is an impressive structure, with its 18 arches spanning the Camlough River Valley, dominating the landscape of south Armagh. As I cycled along the gently curving roads, …

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119 km

Towpath Coffee

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Open Saturdays and Sundays

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122 km

Newry Canal Towpath

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A very flat and reasonably scenic cycle from Newry to Portadown and back. A round trip of about 18 miles. Cycling along the route of the old Newry Canal you …

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124 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

47.7 km

26.7 km

773 m

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

124 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 3 August

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Bellingham Castle Gatehouse – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

Wooden Walkway in Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Strandfield Coffee Shop