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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

01:45

40.7km

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: June 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.3 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.6 km

Loughbrickland Crannóg

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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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20.8 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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22.2 km

Lottie's Café

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quick service with plenty of space

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22.4 km

Scarva Village

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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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24.4 km

Newry Canal Path

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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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29.2 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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29.3 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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34.2 km

Newry Canal Towpath

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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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40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

15.5 km

188 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

670 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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

Loughbrickland Crannóg

Scarva Pillbox

Lottie's Café

Scarva Village

Newry Canal Path

Crack Bridge

Newry Canal Towpath

Newry Canal Towpath

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