Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Path loop from Scarva

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Path loop from Scarva

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Path loop from Scarva

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68.5km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mourne AONB

Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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202 m

Scarva Village

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.44 km

The thick concrete walls and roof of this World War Two defensive pillbox still stand intact at the entrance to Scarvagh House overlooking the Co. Down village of Scarva. Photo taken on 10th September 2016.

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6.60 km

Loughbrickland Crannóg

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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22.7 km

Archaeological Site

54.0 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Highlight • Structure

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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56.6 km

Newry Canal Towpath

Highlight • Historical Site

Quiet canal section south of Poyntzpass, where the towpath runs tightly along the narrow water. The bank is lightly overgrown with low trees and hedges, giving the stretch an intimate, …

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61.4 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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61.5 km

Crack Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Crack Bridge, also known as Fearon’s Bridge, is one of the most characteristic stone arch bridges over the Newry Canal. This historic structure is located on a beautiful, secluded …

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66.3 km

Newry Canal Path

Highlight • River

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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68.5 km

End point

Train Station

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