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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from KD Cars

Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from KD Cars

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4.3

(6)

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from KD Cars

01:43

41.9km

250m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parking

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7.81 km

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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9.68 km

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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11.5 km

Moneypenny's Lock and Canal Museum

Highlight • Monument

Moneypenny's Lock is situated on the Newry Canal just outside of Portadown. The lockhouse has been transformed into a canal museum where you can learn about the history of the lock from between the early 1800s to the mid 20th-century, when it was ran by the Money family.

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20.2 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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22.3 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 Irish Sea. As you pedal over the well-maintained asphalt or fine gravel, you'll be surrounded by lush green embankments, historic stone bridges, and the monumental remains of eighteen locks that bridge the elevation difference in the landscape. A mix of smooth asphalt and easily rideable fine gravel, suitable for almost all types of bicycles.

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24.9 km

Penny University Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

34.6 km

Scarva Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

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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36.1 km

Lottie's Café

Highlight • Cafe

quick service with plenty of space

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41.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

15.3 km

5.86 km

457 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 6 July

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from KD Cars

Ground Espresso Bars Café

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

Moneypenny's Lock and Canal Museum

Scarva Village

Newry Canal Path

Penny University Coffee House

Scarva Pillbox

Lottie's Café

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