The Blackwater river is excellent for canoeing. The River has a very large catchment area and
generally holds water levels longer than many other rivers. Above Benburb the river is very
sinuous and there are a number of small weirs and rapids.
Benburb has 4 main weirs which can be a very serious undertaking in
certain conditions. The top weir has had a fatality and so great caution is required here.
Below Benburb the river becomes wider and slower moving towards Lough Neagh.
There is a good flat water section between Maydown Bridge and Maghery - access and egress
can be made at any of the listed sites between these 2 points
| Grade II | Start: Augher | Finish: Benburb |
| Grade I - Flat | Start: Maydown Bridge | Finish: Maghery (The Argory is well worth a visit) |
Access Points
- Augher
- Road Bridge near Favour Royal
- Caledon
- Metal Bridge
- Battleford Bridge
- Benburb
- Maydown Bridge
- Moy
- The Argory
- Verners Bridge
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