DISTANCE

0.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Linear

TRAIL GRADE

Easy

Bann Boulevard - Portadown

Armagh

The Bann Boulevard is the perfect place for a short walk or as a starting point for a much longer linear walk. The wide tarmac surface makes the path suitable for all users. The towpath is a shared use path and can be busy at times, however, cyclists should give way to pedestrians.

DISTANCE

0.8 miles

ROUTE TYPE

Linear

OS MAP

20

GRID REFERENCE

J013540

COUNTY

Armagh

NEAREST TOWN

Portadown

LANDSCAPE

Riverside

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

Easy

TERRAIN

Flat tarmac surface

ON/OFF PUBLIC ROAD

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DIFFICULTY

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TRAIL INFORMATION

A convenient car park is located behind The Meadows Shopping Centre delivery area (off Meadow Lane) at the rear of the shopping centre, beside Portadown Boat Club.

From the car park, looking at the river, walk to your right along the tarmac path until you reach the Point of Whitecoat Bridge.

At this point you can cross the bridge and continue along the towpath to Knock Bridge and beyond or return along the same path back to the car park.

TRAIL INFORMATION

A convenient car park is located behind The Meadows Shopping Centre delivery area (off Meadow Lane) at the rear of the shopping centre, beside Portadown Boat Club.

From the car park, looking at the river, walk to your right along the tarmac path until you reach the Point of Whitecoat Bridge.

At this point you can cross the bridge and continue along the towpath to Knock Bridge and beyond or return along the same path back to the car park.

  • Point of Interest
    Point of Whitecoat Bridge where the river splits 3 ways
  • Facilities
    Car park. The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Disabled parking.
  • Accessibility Information
    Accessibility Grade: Grade 2
    Terrain: Flat tarmac surface
    Toilet Facility: No
    Signage: No
  • Public Transport
  • Level of Difficulty
    Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER

    The trail grades shown on OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com are based on desk-based assessments of available trail information. The categories—Easy, Moderate, Strenuous, and Very Strenuous—follow the Sustainable Trails Development Guide grading system.

    These grades are provided as a general guide to help users choose trails that may be suitable for them. They are not a substitute for official, on-site grading or safety information provided by the relevant land manager, which may differ from the information on these websites.

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    Conditions on trails can change, and the actual environment may differ from what is described online. Users should always exercise their own judgment, take appropriate precautions, and remain responsible for their own safety and conduct at all times.

    All information provided on OutmoreNI.com and WalkNI.com is intended as a guide only and should be used alongside your own experience, awareness, and careful decision-making.

    Relatively flat or gently rolling trails with a mostly smooth surface. You might come across some obstacles like bridges, gates and steps.

    Normal clothing and footwear can be worn.

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