Sonia O'Sullivan Statue, Cobh – Cobh Town Centre loop from Rushbrooke
Sonia O'Sullivan Statue, Cobh – Cobh Town Centre loop from Rushbrooke
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Sonia O'Sullivan Statue, Cobh – Cobh Town Centre loop from Rushbrooke
02:26
23.1km
260m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 27, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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6.03 km
Cuskinny Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Nature Reserve
16.5 km
Summer Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
18.7 km
The Shantyman Sculpture
Highlight • Monument
The bronze statue captures the shantyman in a dynamic pose, with one hand raised to his ear as if leading a chorus of sailors.
The sculpture also celebrates the cultural significance of sea shanties, which were not only work songs but also a source of entertainment and morale for sailors during long voyages. Cobh, with its deep maritime history, is a fitting location for such a tribute, as the town was a major departure point for emigrants, sailors, and naval personnel.
The Shantyman sculpture was unveiled in December 2024
incobh.com/places/the-shantyman-sculpture
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19.4 km
Sonia O'Sullivan Statue, Cobh
Highlight • Monument
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19.5 km
Cobh
Highlight • Settlement
As one of Irelands port villages, Cobh is steeped in history. If you are of an Irish descent it is likely your ancestors left Ireland through Cobh. Cobh was the departure point for 2.5 million of the 6 million Irish people that left from 1848 -1950.
The Titanic's last port of call was Cobh. The ship dropped anchor on April 11 1912 here, and picked up the final 123 passengers. From here it departed into the Atlantic and towards its tragic demise.
In its present day there is plenty to see and do in Cobh, with many good spots to have a drink or a bite to eat. If you'd prefer to have a snack outdoors, the promenade makes a great place to have a picnic.
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20.2 km
Cobh Town Centre
Highlight • Settlement
Cobh has a long history with the sea as a ship building port and the starting place for the first steam ships to cross the British Channel and the Atlantic. It was also the final port call for the RMS Titanic on her fateful maiden voyage in 1912 and from where 2.5 million people emigrated to North America in the 102 years to 1950.
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23.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
18.9 km
3.83 km
134 m
106 m
103 m
Surfaces
11.9 km
9.62 km
1.46 km
106 m
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Elevation
Highest point (80 m)
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