Scarva Village – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Sheeptown

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Sheeptown

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Sheeptown

04:13

69.6km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.53 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.56 km

Goragh Wood

Forest

16.6 km

Penny University Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

24.8 km

Tandragee Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

stay out of the saddle and dig in!

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34.3 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 …

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46.6 km

Campbell's Lock

Highlight • Monument

Lock complex on the old Newry Canal, just south of Scarva. The stone lock walls, the narrow canal profile, and the quiet, green surroundings make this a characteristic point along …

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48.0 km

Lottie's Café

Highlight • Cafe

quick service with plenty of space

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48.2 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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60.0 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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62.6 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Highlight • Structure

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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66.5 km

Newry River

Lake

69.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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