Location

Carlingford Marina to Omeath

In 2013 the Greenway was developed from Carlingford Marina to Omeath and is already proving very popular having over 50,000 visitors in 2016. The access points for this section are at Omeath Pier and Carlingford Marina.

More recently the Greenway has been developed from the centre of Newry City at the Albert Basin to Victoria Lock. Access for this new section of the Carlingford Lough Greenway is from either the Albert Basin or Victoria Lock.

Harbour and Haven

Newry Canal’s harbour area the ‘Albert Basin’ provides a deep water basin currently used by pleasure craft which can be moored along the Quays. The Newry ship canal was a means of accessing Newry City from the Irish Sea via Carlingford Lough. The Albert Basin is located at the heart of Newry City.

Victoria Lock is a beautiful picturesque peaceful haven, located approximately 8 km along the Albert Basin from the City of Newry, and has significant historical value. Stop for a picnic or rest to absorb the scenic views before setting off again.

Improved Access to Carlingford

This section of Greenway along the middle bank between the Newry Ship Canal and the Newry River to Victoria Lock will be another crucial part of the Carlingford Lough Greenway. The Carlingford Lough project will continue the cycle and walking trail along the shore line and then on the former railway line, into Omeath village where it will join the existing Greenway to Carlingford Marina. The project aims to improve access into Carlingford a charming medieval village which is a key element in Fáilte Ireland’s, ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.

This world class, cross border, Greenway will offer an exciting, sustainable 20 km route along this unique coastline.