Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Poyntzpass

Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Poyntzpass

Moderate

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Poyntzpass

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48.0km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 148 m for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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172 m

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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4.86 km

Lottie's Café

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quick service with plenty of space

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6.14 km

Left Turn

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29.5 km

Ground Espresso Bars Café

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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 …

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43.4 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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45.5 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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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

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