A story from Newry · ~15 min from Warrenpoint
Victoria Lock
In short: Victoria Lock is the sea lock on the Newry Ship Canal where ships once came in from Carlingford Lough to reach Newry; today it's a resting spot on the greenway.
Victoria Lock is where you can see how Newry once traded with the world: ships came up from the sea through the canal to reach the city. Today it's a good place to stop and catch your breath on the greenway.
Go and see it
Stop at Victoria Lock on the greenway.
Questions people ask
Where is Victoria Lock?
On the Newry Ship Canal between Warrenpoint and Newry, on the greenway route.
What was Victoria Lock for?
It let seagoing ships come up from the lough through the canal to trade in Newry.