Newry Canal Path – Scarva Village loop from Banbridge

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Newry Canal Path – Scarva Village loop from Banbridge

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Newry Canal Path – Scarva Village loop from Banbridge

01:22

22.1km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.7 km

Poyntzpass

Highlight • Settlement

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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12.8 km

Acton Lake Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Along the route of the historic Newry Canal, you'll find the Acton Lake Visitor Centre, beautifully situated on the banks of the tranquil Lough Shark. This lake, a remnant from …

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13.1 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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15.2 km

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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