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Northern Ireland

Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

Moderate

5

riders

Newry Canal Towpath – Newry Canal Towpath loop from Poyntzpass

05:00

83.3km

380m

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: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 48.3 km for 102 m

After 48.7 km for 84 m

After 67.3 km for 263 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.54 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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2

9.97 km

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Highlight • Structure

Now in ruins, the lock keeper's cottage is a good reminder of the important industrial history of the canal and the vital roles played by those who worked on it.

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19.7 km

Newry Ship Canal

Lake

4

29.7 km

View of Carlingford Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

48.3 km

Mint

Castle

6

48.7 km

Carlingford Castle (King John's Castle)

Highlight • Castle

Carlingford Castle sits behind Slieve Foye and dominates the towns skyline overlooking the harbour. It is thought the castle was built around 1190 by the Norman baron Hugh de Lacy. …

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7

54.2 km

The Calvary of Omeath

Highlight • Religious Site

Great place for getting of the bike and contemplating.

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55.0 km

Beach

Beach

67.4 km

Albert Basin

Lake

10

76.0 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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B

83.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

27.9 km

5.44 km

4.16 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.6 km

6.21 km

2.99 km

1.87 km

391 m

277 m

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Thursday 28 May

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12°C

24 %

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