Newry Canal

Description
Enjoy a walk or cycle along the Newry Canal on this waterside route in Northern Ireland. The route follows National Cycle Network Route 9 along the canal towpath from Newry to Portadown. It's about 20 miles and makes for a nice, easy cycle or walk. The route passes a series of old stone bridges and pretty locks. The views of the surrounding countryside are great and you should also see lots of water loving wildlife along the way.
The route begins in Newry town centre and heads north to Jerretspass, Poyntzpass and Scarva before finishing in Portadown. Highlights on the route include Lough Shark and Brackagh Nature Reserve near Portadown. A good place for refreshments is the lovely village of Scarva. The canalside village is well known for its park with a bandstand and prize winning floral displays. You can enjoy a snack at the tea rooms and visitor centre.
At Portadown this route links with the Lough Neagh circuit which runs around the largest freshwater lake in Britain and Ireland.

Newry Canal Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Newry Canal Aerial Photo View Map

   
Distance20 miles (32 km)
Difficulty*
Joining RoutesLough Neagh, Carlingford Lough
Memory Map RouteNewry Canal.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Newry Canal.gpx (right click - 'Save As')
Route Photos
Sands' Mill, by the canal in Newry, near the route start
Jerretspass bridge 
A View of Damolly from Newry Canal tow path
Steenson's bridge
Disused bridge on Newry Canal near Poyntzpass
The remains of the Cusher River Aquaduct and Railway Viaduct crossing the Newry Canal
Swans near Portadown Golf Club
Ulster Way Footbridge in Portadown

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
Video

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