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Newry to Jerrettspass loop on the Newry Canal Path

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Newry to Jerrettspass loop on the Newry Canal Path

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Newry to Jerrettspass loop on the Newry Canal Path

01:15

19.6km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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5.33 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, where the lock keeper stood ready day and night to operate the heavy wooden canal gates for passing barges. Today, only the robust stone walls remain, slowly being reclaimed by nature.

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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, green impression. The water is mostly still, forming a straight line through the open agricultural landscape. An even, traffic-free segment ideal for quiet miles on the towpath.

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15.1 km

Craigmore Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Craigmore Viaduct is an impressive structure, with its 18 arches spanning the Camlough River Valley, dominating the landscape of south Armagh. As I cycled along the gently curving roads, the viaduct suddenly appeared on the horizon - a massive but elegant sight. The tall stone arches seem to effortlessly support the train traffic that runs between Dublin and Belfast.

I stopped for a moment to take a closer look at the structure. It is fascinating to know that this structure has been standing here since 1852, designed by Irish engineer John Benjamin Macneill. The highest arch rises 126 feet, and standing under it you can really appreciate the scale and importance of this structure to the region.

The surroundings are just perfect for putting your bike down and taking some time to look at the view. Perhaps a small lookout point with information about the history of the viaduct would be a nice addition, but even without it it is a worthwhile stop along the way. We continue, but the image of the arches remains in our minds.

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19.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

6.75 km

665 m

544 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

3.27 km

152 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Newry to Jerrettspass loop on the Newry Canal Path

Lock Keeper's Cottage Ruins

Newry Canal Towpath

Craigmore Viaduct

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