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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Loughbrickland

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Loughbrickland

Moderate

5.0

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Loughbrickland

02:21

39.9km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

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4.17 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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5.40 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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7.45 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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10.1 km

Penny University Coffee House

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12.8 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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20.2 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

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Between the rustling trees along the Newry Canal Towpath, you'll encounter the tranquil ruin of a lock keeper's cottage. Once, this was the proud and bustling heart of the waterway, …

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22.8 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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39.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

11.2 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

2.54 km

< 100 m

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Newry Canal Path – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Loughbrickland

Scarva Pillbox

Scarva Village

Newry Canal Path

Penny University Coffee House

Newry Canal Towpath

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Newry Canal Towpath

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