Pedal Power and Walking in the Wild /
also on the route.
Newry Canal Waymarked Way
For bike hire T: 028 3834 2669
Portadown, Craigavon, Co.Armagh
E:
watersports.centre@craigavon.gov.uk
Accessed anywhere along canal route (between
Portadown & Newry)
Lagan Canal Towpath
T: 028 4062 3322
Cranagh Bridge, Aghagallon, Craigavon, Co Armagh
E:
tic@banbridge.gov.uk
T: 028 3831 1683
W:
www.banbridge.gov.uk
This is a very attractive and gentle trail following the
The Newry Canal Way runs for 32km/20miles from
line of the old Lagan Canal Towpath. This section
Portadown Town Centre to Newry. One of a series
of the Lagan Canal was opened in 1794. The bridges
of Waymarked Ways traversing some of Northern
are a work of art and you can still see the marks
Ireland’s most beautiful countryside. The route is also
in the stone of the barge ropes. The tow path is
part of the Ulster Way. Newry Canal was Britain’s first
1.5miles/2.4km linear route; the path is a pedestrian
summit level canal but today the old towpath has left
and cycleway forming part of Lough Shore Trail. The
the working barges of the 18th and 19th centuries
route incorporates two original features of the historic
behind to lead you through a wealth of historical
canal; Cranagh and Annaghdroghal Bridges. From
milestones, engineering genius and extreme natural
the canal it is but a short distance to the Montiaghs
beauty. The towpath winds its way through a natural
Moss Area of Special Scientific Interest, an important
trough in the countryside providing a scenic route for
peat habitat where traditional life still involves fishing
walkers and cyclists alike.
on the Lough and willow basket making. Within this
area are Gawley’s Gate visitors harbour and Portmore
Oxford Island
Lough RSPB Reserve.
Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Craigavon,
Co. Armagh
National Cycle Network Route
T: 028 3832 2205
Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Lurgan,
E:
martin.smyth@craigavon.gov.uk
Craigavon, Co. Armagh
Oxford Island National Nature Reserve is situated on
T: 028 3832 2205
the shores of Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake
E:
tara.love@craigavon.gov.uk
in the British Isles. It is a haven for wildlife and the
The National Cycle Network Route 9 runs for 25km/
visitor can explore a range of habitats from woodlands
16miles through Craigavon on its way from Belfast
to reedbeds, following trails covering 4 miles in total.
to Newry. It enters the Borough of Craigavon at the
Most are suitable for wheelchair use. There is also
Broadwater on the Lagan Canal near Soldierstown,
a children’s play area and picnic areas. The café at
Moira and runs on minor roads to Oxford Island
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, specialises in home
National Nature Reserve, on the shores of Lough
cooking and now boasts a comfortable seating area
Neagh.
upstairs. The trail takes in Kinnego Marina, also
situated at Oxford Island.
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