Newry Canal Towpath
'Built to transport coal from Coalisland in County Tyrone to Dublin via Lough Neagh, Portadown, Newry and the Irish Sea, the Newry Canal was opened in 1742 and operated for almost 200 years until it fell into disuse following the growth of the railway network. There are frequent interpretation boards along the way giving information about the history of the canal.'
Distance (miles)
20
Longer distance range
Starting from
Bann Bridge, Portadown
Type of Walk
Overview
'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 Cycle Network. The route follows the towpath on the western bank of the, now non-navigable, Newry Canal.'
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www.open-walks.co.uk/Directory/Towpath-Walks/(721 visits)
Visits to the Website
842
Views of 'Full' Record
1826
Map
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