ARMAGH TO DUNDALK GREENWAY
“Orchard Greenway”
A route south out of Armagh City follwoing the former Great Northern Railway line, crossing the spectacular Tassagh Viaduct into Keady, before continuing through the rolling County Armagh countryside into Monaghan and Louth, passing through Castleblayney before terminating in Dundalk.
ROUTE DETAILS
| Length | 56 kilometres |
| Estimate | £8.4 million |
| Timescale | 2026 to 2040 |
| Type | Former railway |
| Title | Great Northern Railway |
| Border area | Yes |
| Councils | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council |
| Louth County Council | |
| Monaghan County Council |
IMAGES
GREENWAY PROJECTS WHICH INTERSECT
A 26km route from Armagh through Killylea, Tynan, Caledon and Glaslough on the way to Monaghan town.
A 33km intercity route from Armagh to Newry through Markethill and the mile-long Lissummon Tunnel.
A 15km route from Portadown along the former Great Northern Railway line, passing by Richhill, to Armagh City.
A 74km route along the Ulster Canal – being restored in stages – through four counties and linking Lough Neagh with Upper Lough Erne.
A 42km route linking the historic port of Newry with the working port at Greenore along Carlingford Lough shore all the way around to Dundalk.
GET INVOLVED
Successful greenway projects are driven by the passion of local people. If you have an update to share, a story to tell about the history of the route or future of the Armagh to Dundalk Greenway, or if you want to submit a picture or video to this page, please get in contact.