Coalisland Canal

Start : Park at Cornmill car park in the centre of Coalisland. (Nearby postcode BT71 4LP)

(S/E) Exit the carpark opposite Dorman’s chemist, turn left (East) on B520 and walk 100 yards until you come to the dam lock.

(1) The towpath is a straight walk along the 4.5 mile stretch. However, after about 1 mile cross the Gortgonis Road at Macks bridge.

(2) Continue on the same line for a further half mile along this pathway as it leads to the busy Moor road at McAliskeys lock.

(3) Once again you must cross this road to connect to the last part of the walk, the final 3 miles along the Canal will lead to the Reenaderry Road where the canal path ends.

(4) This is known as The Point where the canal meets the Blackwater river. If you want you can retrace your step to go back to the starting point. (S/E)

Start : Park at Cornmill car park in the centre of Coalisland. (Nearby postcode BT71 4LP)

Driving to start : Take turn off for junction 14 on the M1 motorway and follow the A45 to Coalisland. Park at Cornmill carpark in the centre of Coalisland. The carpark is opposite Dorman’s chemist.

Terrain : Part tarmac path, part unsurfaced path

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Refreshments are available in a number of cafes and restaurants in Coalisland. PublicToilets are also available in the town centre and have disability access.

Dog Policy : Dogs are allowed but must be kept under control.

Note : Between Macks Bridge and Moor Bridge the River Torrent is one side of the Towptath and the canal is on the other.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

Seven locks including a staircase lock at Macks Bridge.