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Blackrock Castle – Waterfront Promenade loop from Cork Kent

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Munster

Cork

Blackrock Castle – Waterfront Promenade loop from Cork Kent

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Blackrock Castle – Waterfront Promenade loop from Cork Kent

03:06

51.8km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.46 km for 259 m

After 9.78 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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517 m

Horse Trough Flowers

Ruins

4.19 km

River Lee

Lake

6.10 km

Blackrock Castle

Highlight • Castle

The exhibition can be visited, there is also a as nice cafe/restaurant.

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10.5 km

Old Bridge on the Cork Harbour Greenway

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A compact, functional railway bridge on the former route of the Crosshaven Railway. The low stone abutments, the narrow span, and the straight alignment of the path clearly show the original track geometry

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13.1 km

Scenic View Along Cork Greenway

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A tight, linear route along the river that follows the old track of the Crosshaven Railway. The route combines open quay areas with quiet riverside stretches, maintaining a clear view …

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16.7 km

Glenbrook Ferry Ramp

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An open quay with a clear line along the river, once the heart of a busy port and ferry connection. The shipbuilding and trade that took place here for centuries …

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21.5 km

Belvelly Castle

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14th–15th century tower house that guarded the passage between Fota Island and Great Island. Originally built by the Hodnetts and later occupied by the Roches and Barrys. The tower remained …

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23.7 km

Ruins

26.2 km

Cobh Town Centre

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Pronounced 'Cove', Cobh was known as Queenstown for 71 years from 1849. It was changed to Cobh during the Irish War of Independence in 1920. The village here was originally …

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