NEWRY TO ROSTREVOR GREENWAY
“Warrenpoint and Rostrevor Greenway”
A potential 10km traffic-free route alongside the A2 dual carriageway which was built on the former railway between Newry and Warrenpoint, and following the former tramway from Warrenpoint out to Rostrevor.
ROUTE DETAILS
| Length | 14 kilometres |
| Estimate | £2.1 million |
| Timescale | 2026 to 2040 |
| Type | Former railway / tramway |
| Title | Great Northern Railway / Warrenpoint and Rostrevor Tramway |
| Border area | Yes |
| Councils | Newry, Mourne and Down District Council |
IMAGES
RESOURCES ELSEWHERE
Warrenpoint Daytrip video (YouTube)
More Newry Railway and Stations video (YouTube)
Warrenpoint and Rostrevor Tramway (Wikipedia)
Exercise Explore Enjoy: A Strategic Plan for Greenways (Department for Infrastructure) PDF 2.8MB
Strategic Plan for Greenways Base Report (AECOM, Sustrans, DfI) PDF 15.7MB
GREENWAY PROJECTS WHICH INTERSECT
A 33km intercity route from Armagh to Newry through Markethill and the mile-long Lissummon Tunnel.
A former tramway from Bessbrook down the hill and under the Craigmore Viaduct, carrying today’s Belfast to Dublin train, into Newry City.
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.
A 29km towpath along the disused Newry Canal from Portadown through Scarva and Poyntzpass into Newry City.
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 Newry to Rostrevor Greenway, or if you want to submit a picture or video to this page, please get in contact.