Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Beech Hill Road

Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Beech Hill Road

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Beech Hill Road

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40.3km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.5 km for 56 m

After 38.9 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.6 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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22.0 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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24.0 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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26.5 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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28.8 km

Crack Bridge

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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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28.9 km

Newry Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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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32.5 km

Towpath Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Open Saturdays and Sundays

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33.8 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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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

15.4 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces