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Moyallan Pillbox – Ground Espresso Bars Café loop from Drumnacanvy

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Moyallan Pillbox – Ground Espresso Bars Café loop from Drumnacanvy

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Moyallan Pillbox – Ground Espresso Bars Café loop from Drumnacanvy

01:49

17.6km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: May 26, 2026

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Parking

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916 m

Moyallan Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

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 observation post and machine gun nest. Strategically positioned to guard the river crossing and nearby roads, this robust structure is a reminder of a time when this peaceful landscape was on high alert. For the passing cyclist, it's an intriguing stop; its moss-green walls blend almost seamlessly with the surrounding nature, revealing the bunker's secrets only at the last moment. A raw piece of military heritage that sharply contrasts with the tranquility of the present-day countryside.

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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Ground Espresso Bars Café

Highlight • Cafe

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 cyclists following the canal path. The old brick building has a relaxed atmosphere; inside and out it's a place where cyclists and walkers cross paths. Ideal for a coffee, a small snack and a short break before you cycle back into the canal landscape towards Craigavon Lakes. Enjoyed the stop, but forgot the photo.

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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10.7 km

2.97 km

2.22 km

1.12 km

659 m

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15.7 km

1.35 km

575 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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Moyallan Pillbox – Ground Espresso Bars Café loop from Drumnacanvy

Moyallan Pillbox

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

Ground Espresso Bars Café

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