10.1 miles
Linear
Newtownstewart to Strabane Cycle
Cycle route leaves the small plantation town of Newtownstewart, an architectural conservation area and travels north along the quiet country roads on the eastern side of the rivers Strule and Mourne. Both rivers make up a significant portion of the Foyle catchment one of the best salmonoid river systems in Europe. During the angling season expect to see many busy anglers as you cycle towards Strabane. Take the spur off the route to visit Sion Mills, a 19th century mill village and architectural gem.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Leave Newtownstewart following the NCN route 92 signage, crossing under the by-pass and on to the Douglas Road. A quarter of a mile on, leave the Douglas Road for the Bunderg Road. Follow the signs until you reach the small village of Douglas Bridge and then cycle on to Bearney where you can follow the spur signage to visit Sion Mills. Or follow the signage down hill to finish the route in Strabane.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Leave Newtownstewart following the NCN route 92 signage, crossing under the by-pass and on to the Douglas Road. A quarter of a mile on, leave the Douglas Road for the Bunderg Road. Follow the signs until you reach the small village of Douglas Bridge and then cycle on to Bearney where you can follow the spur signage to visit Sion Mills. Or follow the signage down hill to finish the route in Strabane.
GETTING TO THE START
Ulster bus services run from Belfast to Omagh and on to Newtownstewart for timetables visit www.translink.co.uk By car from Belfast follow the signs for the M1 motorway then travel west to Ballygawley roundabout, turn north on to the A5 signed for Omagh and Derry. From Omagh follow the A5 signs for Newtownstewart and Strabane.
- Facilities Cafes, shops, restaurants available in Strabane and Newtownstewart. Accessible toilet facilities are available at the Alley Arts Centre in Strabane.
- Getting to the Start Ulster bus services run from Belfast to Omagh and on to Newtownstewart for timetables visit www.translink.co.uk By car from Belfast follow the signs for the M1 motorway then travel west to Ballygawley roundabout, turn north on to the A5 signed for Omagh and Derry. From Omagh follow the A5 signs for Newtownstewart and Strabane.
- Traffic Information Very little traffic on NCN 92 until you get to Strabane a busy district town.
- Bike Hire Providers Gortin Accommodation Suite and Activity Centre Contact: jonathan porter 62 Main Street Gortin Email: info@gortincommunity.com Phone: +44(0)28 8164 8346 http://www.gortincommunity.com
- Accessible Facilities Entire route on tarmac roads and paths. Short hill climbs nesscessary north of Douglas Bridge.
