Start
15 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
54.32, -6.38 · rel 15481627
54.32, -6.38 · rel 15481627
Ulster Way (Newry Canal section)
28,2 km from Newry to Portadown through urban area.
Newry
→
Portadown
linear
28,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
Scarva Memorial
monument ·
28 m off route
28,2 km
100%
Portadown Railway Station
monument ·
358 m off route
28,2 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
10 m
–
25 m
0 km
14,1 km
28,2 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
19 m elevation
Halfway
15 m elevation
Three quarters
14 m elevation
Finish
10 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ulster Way (Newry Canal section) is 28.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ulster Way (Newry Canal section) takes approximately 7h 1min to complete.
No, Ulster Way (Newry Canal section) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Newry to Portadown. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ulster Way (Newry Canal section) starts at Newry.
Ulster Way (Newry Canal section) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Ulster Way (Newry Canal section) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.