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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

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4.5

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

01:16

31.6km

130m

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: February 27, 2026

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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256 m

Penny University Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

470 m

Wooden Walkway in Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

18.1 km

Newry River

Lake

23.8 km

Newry Canal Towpath

Highlight • Historical Site

This cycle and walking route from the Bann Bridge in Portadown to the Town Hall in Newry is a 20 mile trip on part of route 9 of the National …

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29.1 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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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

9.51 km

2.91 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

39 %

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Penny University Coffee House

Wooden Walkway in Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Newry Canal Towpath

Newry Canal Towpath

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