The peninsula extends for approximately 25 km from Newry City through Omeath and Carlingford to Greenore. The peninsula’s community and the community of Newry are constrained by vehicular free limited public spaces. The cross-border road is narrow and uncompromising for cyclists. Therefore the challenge is to reduce the number of vehicles on the cross-border road by offering an attractive active work and travel alternative.
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In summary:
Involves the construction of a new cross-border route for cycling and walking.
Creates a safe and attractive active travel cross-border route from Carlingford to Newry for commuters and others.
Engages Louth County Council and Newry, Mourne & Down District Council in an exciting collaborative project that establishes a new physical link between jurisdictions.
Will recruit businesses that employ significant numbers of cross border workers and third level education institutions to utilise the Greenway for cross border commuting.
Will engage schools and the local population in utilising the Greenway and commuting to work.
Involves the delivery of a Greenway Activity Programme that will encourage and facilitate people to cycle/walk and promote behavioural change to reduce their carbon emissions.
Meets the local and regional strategies in terms of tourism and healthy and active living.
The Lough
IN ALL ITS GLORY
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Thr greenway is a beautiful walkway between O’Meath and carlingford so peaceful. Great way to get out with the kids lots to see and very safe. Great for buggies/ bicycles /walkers or runners. I would recommend to anyone
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Magnificent walk and can’t wait till the Newry link is finished so I can cycle all the way from Craigavon to Carlingford! Well done to everyone who looks after the greenaway.