Greenway History Tours
OnYerBike Carlingford Lough Greenway E-Bike History Tours
OnYerBike founder and CEO, Richard Lewis, himself a keen cyclist, is also a qualified Cycling Ireland Ride Leader.
Group Size
The Carlingford Lough Greenway tour is of two hour duration, and sets out from Carlingford Marina at 9am every second Saturday during the Summer months, from May to September. It can be booked on-line, or by calling +353871705209, and is designed for adults and near adults (rs. 16s) only. It may also be possible to arrange mid-week tours for company days out, groups of friends etc – just call with your requirements. Standard group size is eight adults – the maximum that a Cycling Ireland Ride Leader is permitted to lead unassisted – but can be extended by arrangement if you have a larger group. Smaller groups may be accommodated by arrangement also.The Itinerary
Meet at Carlingford Marina by 8.45am for bike & helmet fitting, introduction and safety briefing. At 9am, we set out along the first section of the Carlingford Lough Greenway to Omeath along the shoreline of the Lough. You’ll be riding on the track-bed of the Victorian Dundalk, Newry and Greenore Railway, and there is much to see along the track, including a brief stop at Greer’s Quay after 4km. We’ll take a short pit stop after 6.5km in Omeath, where you can grab a drink or snack, pop to the loo, and hear about the history of the village, of Warrenpoint and other points of interest.
The next section will take us from Omeath to Victoria Lock, at the end of the Newry Ship Canal. We’ll be passing by the Newry River Range Leading Lights, Narrow Water Keep and Narrow Water Castle and we’ll pause at the Narrow Water Bridge construction site to see the new cross border bridge being built.
The final section will take us through Ferry Wood to the Cornamucklagh, and then along the Newry River boardwalk to Victoria Lock. Here you can learn all about the Newry Ship Canal and how, when & why it was built.
The total distance so far is just over 12km, so with pauses and pit stops, it will take just over an hour. After a short rest, we’ll head back, returning to Carlingford Marina by 11am.
Tour costs and other details
The two hour tour, including Ebike rental and Ride Leader is €30 per person. Due to various factors, the tour is for over 16s only.
Helmets, which are mandatory, are provided Free-of-Charge. A High Vis jacket is available on request.
Every eBike has a cooler bag on the back rack, and rucksacks are available if required. Participants wishing to retain their eBikes for longer may do so at our standard hire rates, but please let us know in advance to ensure availability. The 2026 cost of an additional hour is €6, for two extra hours €12, or for the rest of the day, €24.
Please note that the minimum number of people required for the tour to go ahead is four adults, and OnYerBike retains the right to cancel the tour and refund any prepaid monies in full if less than four people are booked in.
