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Newry And Mourne

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Newry

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Newry And Mourne

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Newry

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Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Newry

00:58

16.9km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

995 m

War Memorial Cannon

Highlight • Monument

Close to the River by the centre

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2.03 km

Newry River

Lake

3

5.94 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Now in ruins, the lock keeper's cottage is a good reminder of the important industrial history of the canal and the vital roles played by those who worked on it.

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4

8.52 km

Newry Canal Towpath

Highlight • Historical Site

This cycle and walking route from the Bann Bridge in Portadown to the Town Hall in Newry is a 20 mile trip on part of route 9 of the National …

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B

16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

1.91 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

16.7 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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