The towering stone aqueduct at Terryhoogan dates from the
nineteenth century and supplies water to the Newry canal from the
Cusher river. Here you can see Terryhoogan Lock, the thirteenth out
of a total of fourteen locks between Portadown and Newry. Together
they lift the water to a height of almost 24 metres above sea
level, passing nearby Acton Lake on the way. The lock still has its
original lock gates.
As boats coming from Portadown and Lough Neagh entered the Newry
navigation system the main job of a lock keeper was to collect
tolls and assist boats to pass from one water level to the
next.
Nearby is Terryhoogan House where John Wesley, the founder of
Methodism, is reputed to have stayed in the mid-Eighteenth
Century.
We suggest you park at the actual Terryhoogan Locks,
approximately 1km from Scarva in order to appreciate the actual
locks. You can park there at an off the road space at the entrance
to the pathway. There is probably a little walking distance to be
saved by using the Scarva vistor's centre but it isn't a long walk
either way - the choice is there!
The route to the cache is on flat pathways, suitable for
wheelchair users. It is a pleasant walk along the Newry canal, with
ducks and swans on the canal, so bring bread if you remember.
The cache is a microcache with log. You'll need your own
pen.
Please be vigilant when retrieving and replacing the cache as
this is a popular area for muggles to walk or cycle.