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Newry Ship Canal Fountain – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Newry

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Newry Ship Canal Fountain – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Newry

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Newry Ship Canal Fountain – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Newry

01:48

17.3km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 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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685 m

Newry Ship Canal Fountain

Highlight • Monument

A stroll along the Newry Ship Canal is like a relaxing trip into the maritime history of this city. The gentle rippling of the water accompanies you as you walk …

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War Memorial Cannon

Highlight • Monument

As you enter Newry via the canal route, you are greeted by an impressive tribute to the fallen: the Newry War Memorial, marked by an authentic 25-pounder gun. This artillery …

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9.47 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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12.0 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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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

4.34 km

2.47 km

1.47 km

428 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

5.29 km

189 m

110 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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Newry Ship Canal Fountain – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Newry

Newry Ship Canal Fountain

War Memorial Cannon

Newry Canal Towpath

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

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