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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Path loop from Believey Crossroads

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Path loop from Believey Crossroads

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Path loop from Believey Crossroads

03:44

63.2km

420m

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: August 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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34.0 km

Newry River

Lake

37.9 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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40.5 km

Newry Canal Towpath

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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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45.4 km

Newry Canal Towpath

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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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45.4 km

Crack Bridge

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The Crack Bridge, also known as Fearon’s Bridge, is one of the most characteristic stone arch bridges over the Newry Canal. This historic structure is located on a beautiful, secluded …

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50.0 km

Acton Lake Visitor Centre

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Along the route of the historic Newry Canal, you'll find the Acton Lake Visitor Centre, beautifully situated on the banks of the tranquil Lough Shark. This lake, a remnant from …

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50.3 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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52.3 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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52.5 km

Lottie's Café

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quick service with plenty of space

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63.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

19.4 km

18.6 km

762 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.2 km

1.58 km

279 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Monday 31 August

18°C

12°C

83 %

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Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Path loop from Believey Crossroads

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Newry Canal Towpath

Newry Canal Towpath

Crack Bridge

Acton Lake Visitor Centre

Newry Canal Path

Scarva Village

Lottie's Café

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