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Northern Ireland

Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

Bike touring routes & trails

Northern Ireland

Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

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Scarva Village – Newry Canal Path loop from Portadown

01:59

35.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

440 m

Ground Espresso Bars Café

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee Shop beside the River Bann with good access to Sustrans route 9 / Sustains Newry Canal Towpath

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2

2.31 km

Directional Sign at the Confluence of the Upper Bann River and Newry Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

A direction post stands right where the Upper Barn River meets the Newry Canal, marking the direction of Scarva, Newry, Portadown, and Oxford Island.

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3

4.10 km

Moneypenny's Lock and Canal Museum

Highlight • Monument

Moneypenny's Lock is situated on the Newry Canal just outside of Portadown. The lockhouse has been transformed into a canal museum where you can learn about the history of the …

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4

12.9 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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5

14.9 km

Newry Canal Path

Highlight • River

Smooth path the entire way and almost 25 km of it. Great for avoiding the Newry traffic

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6

17.6 km

Penny University Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

B

35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

1.07 km

186 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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