The Ulster Canal Cycle Trail travels through a rich scenic tapestry of lowland lakes and rushing rivers. An array of tourist attractions are situated along the route and include forest parks, historic houses and gallaries with plenty of opportunities to stop at traditional restaurants and pubs to savour local specialities.
| County | Armagh, Tyrone |
| Nearest Town | Maghery |
| Distance | 48 miles miles |
| OS Map | 19 & 28 |
| Route Type | Parkland and Grassland |
| Route Shape | Linear |
| Public Roads | On Public Road |
| AONB | Other Area |
| Grid Ref (Start) | H923636 |
| Grid Ref (End) | H498259 |
Gentle Gradients
With much to see along the route, take time to stop in the local villages and town as well as Peatlands Park, The Argory, Rossmore Forest Park and Clones Stores
This route has been sign-posted following the national cycle networks blue signs, with finals on top of poles to indicate Ulster Canal Cycle Trail.
Going from Maghery to Benburb follow the Route 11 signs.
From Benburb to Tynan follow the Route 95 signs.
Going from Tynan to Clones follow the route 91 signs.
If leaving from Clones the same route numbers will be used.
Bus Service available:-
Translink - www.translink.co.uk - 0044 (0) 28 9066 6630
Bus Eireann - www.buseireann.ie - 00353 (0) 749121309
If travelling my car, parking facilities are available both at Maghery County Park or if you decide to start from Clones parking facilities are available at Clones Stores.
Majority of road cycling will be on small country route, with a small element on forest track
Along the route there are a number of traditional restaurants cafes, pubs to savour local specialities. Also in the majority of villages and town you pass through public toilet facilities are available.
This route has accessible toilet facilities.
The route is gentle gradients along county roads.
Leaflet of route can be accessed online or my contacting Tourist Information Centres in the area
Contact Tourist Information Centre or Blackwater Regional Partnerhsip Offices on 0044 (0) 28 3756 9000
www.visitblackwater.com
www.sustrans.org.uk
This information is provided by Countryside Access and Activities Network, The Stableyard, Barnett's Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5PB.
Tel: 028 9030 3930
Fax: 028 9062 6248
info@cycleni.com
www.countrysiderecreation.com
Every care has been taken to ensure accuracy of the information. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions but where such are brought to our attention, the information will be amended accordingly.