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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

River Blackwater

Also known as: An Abhainn Mhór, Cúige Uladh

In or near Bannfoot.

Free admission

River Blackwater in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

River Blackwater, Maghery - geograph.org.uk - 3112117

Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Peatlands Park Railway · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

River Blackwater is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The River Blackwater (Irish: An Abhainn Mhór) or Ulster Blackwater is a river mainly in County Armagh and County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Its source is to the north of Fivemiletown, County Tyrone. The river divides County Armagh from County Tyrone and also divides County Tyrone from County Monaghan, making it part of the border between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.5113, -6.5783
Postcode
BT71 6YY
Parliamentary constituency
Upper Bann
Nearest railway station
Peatlands Park Railway3.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Blackwater?
River Blackwater is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT71 6YY).
What is River Blackwater?
River Blackwater in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Blackwater?
The nearest railway station is Peatlands Park Railway, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT71 6YY.
Is River Blackwater free to visit?
Yes, River Blackwater is free to enter.
How do I get to River Blackwater?
The nearest railway station is Peatlands Park Railway, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT71 6YY.