Ulster Way in the context of "Pennine Way"

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⭐ Core Definition: Ulster Way

The Ulster Way is a series of walking routes which encircles Northern Ireland. It was founded in the 1970s by Wilfrid Merydith Capper, who was inspired by Tom Stephenson's Pennine Way. The route was relaunched in 2009 by the Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland).

The vast majority of the trail lies within Northern Ireland, with small sections being in the Republic of Ireland. The path visits many places of interest including the Mourne Mountains, Giant's Causeway, Cavehill and the Sperrins. Most of the sections are clearly sign-posted.

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Ulster Way in the context of Newry Canal

The Newry Canal is an abandoned canal in Northern Ireland. Opened in 1742, it was built to link the Tyrone coalfields to the Irish Sea. The navigable route ran from Lough Neagh via the Upper Bann river to Portadown (approximated 9 miles), then approximately 20 miles from Portadown via the canal proper to Newry, terminating in the Albert Basin.

The canal was closed to navigation in 1949, however its line remains intact and the towpath is currently part of the National Cycle Network and the Ulster Way long distance footpath.

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← Newry Canal
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Walking route → Northern Ireland → Wilfrid Merydith Capper → Tom Stephenson (activist) → Pennine Way → Department of the Environment (Northern Ireland) → Long-distance trail → Republic of Ireland → Mourne Mountains → Giant's Causeway → Cavehill → Sperrins →