MAGHERY TO BELTURBET GREENWAY


“Ulster Canal Greenway”

The Ulster Canal weaved through counties Monaghan, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh on its way between Upper Lough Erne and Lough Neagh. Partial restoration works have commenced as part of a long-term vision to reopen the navigation and, as part of that vision, pathways along the length are either planned or possible, linking all the way between Belturbet by Lough Erne and Maghery at Lough Neagh.

ROUTE DETAILS


Length 74 kilometres
Estimate £11 million
Timescale 2026 to 2040
Type Former canal
Title Ulster Canal
Border area No
Councils Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
  Monaghan Councty Council

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EXPLORE THE HISTORIC ROUTE


GREENWAY PROJECTS WHICH INTERSECT


ARMAGH TO MONAGHAN GREENWAY

A 26km route from Armagh through Killylea, Tynan, Caledon and Glaslough on the way to Monaghan town.

CALEDON TO MAGUIRESBRIDGE GREENWAY

A 60km route following the line of the former Clogher Valley Railway and the succession of roadside railway stations still standing along the way.

COALISLAND TO MOY AND CHARLEMONT GREENWAY

A 7km pathway along the side of the Coalisland Canal

PORTADOWN TO DUNGANNON GREENWAY

A 25km route starting up the ‘Derry Road’ from the existing railway station at Portadown across the Blackwater and into Dungannon.

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 Maghery to Belturbet Greenway / Ulster Canal Greenway, or if you want to submit a picture or video to this page, please get in contact.