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Cork Harbour Greenway Cycle Tour

A scenic, easy-paced guided cycle from Cork city centre along the Cork Harbour Greenway.

Cycle from Cork city centre along the Marina Promenade and the former railway Greenway through Blackrock to the edge of Cork Harbour, with views across the water towards Cobh.

Along the way, you'll experience changing tidal scenery, stop at Páirc Uí Chaoimh for an introduction to hurling and visit Blackrock Castle, with local stories bringing the area's nature, heritage and history to life.

A mostly flat, largely traffic-free scenic route, with standard and electric bikes available.

Book your Cork Harbour Greenway Cycle Tour

Standard bike €50 · Electric bike €70 · Approx. 2 hours

Looking for a private tour? See private tour options

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Guided cycling group in high-vis vests riding along the tree-lined former railway Greenway, with old railway arches behind them
  • Approx. 2 hours
  • 2:00pm · Monday–Friday
  • Bike, helmet + high-vis included

Why visitors recommend this tour

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“Great Greenway bike tour… This tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Cork.”
Brenda Young — Google review

A relaxed way to explore Cork Harbour

  • Marina Promenade and Greenway

    Enjoy a guided cycle along the Marina Promenade and Cork Harbour Greenway, with the harbour beside you for much of the route.

  • Harbour views and nature

    Cycle beside Cork Harbour, where the changing tide brings different views — from boats and rowers on the water to wading birds feeding along the shoreline — all while still within Cork City.

  • Local places and stories

    Visit Blackrock Castle, pass through Cork's Marina and stop at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where you'll get an introduction to hurling — one of Ireland's traditional sports. Along the way, hear local stories and have time for photographs.

From Cork's Marina to Blackrock Castle

The tour starts and finishes at St Patrick's Quay in Cork city centre. From there, you cycle through the Marina, follow the old railway Greenway through Blackrock, visit Blackrock Castle and continue along the harbour before returning to the city.

  • Cyclist on a waterside Greenway path beside flowers, with boats, the harbour and a green hillside behind

    Harbour scenery along the Greenway

  • Rowers on the calm water of the River Lee beside the Marina in Cork

    Rowers on the River Lee

  • Blackrock Castle beside the water on the Cork Harbour route

    Blackrock Castle on the route

Choose the bike that suits you

Standard bike — €50

A comfortable bike and a good choice for this mostly flat route if you're happy cycling at a relaxed pace.

Electric bike — €70

Electric assistance gives you a little extra help whenever you want it while keeping the same relaxed pace.

Book your Cork Harbour Greenway Cycle Tour

You choose your bike during booking.

Is the Greenway cycle tour suitable for me?

You do not need to be a serious cyclist, but you should be comfortable riding a bike.

  • The route is mostly flat and easy-going.
  • The Greenway is largely traffic-free, following wide Greenway, riverside and shared paths.
  • The group travels at a relaxed pace with time for photographs and stops.
  • An electric bike is available if you would prefer additional assistance.
Guests standing with their bikes, including an electric bike, in Cork City

Explore Cork Harbour with a local guide

Enjoy the cycle and scenery while hearing stories about Cork Harbour, the docklands, local history and traditional Irish sport. There's plenty of time to take photographs, ask questions and enjoy the places you pass along the way.

Plan your cycle tour

Season
April–September
Departures
2:00pm · Monday–Friday
Included
Bike, helmet and high-vis vest
Duration
Approx. 2 hours

Meeting point

St Patrick's Quay, Cork City Centre

Beside the River Lee and close to Cork Kent Train Station.

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Coming from Cobh or visiting on a cruise?

Cork City is easily reached from Cobh by train, arriving at Cork Kent Station close to the meeting point. If you're visiting on a cruise, allow plenty of time for your return journey and your ship's boarding time. A private Greenway tour may offer greater flexibility around your timing.

Prefer a private Cork Harbour Greenway Cycle Tour?

Book a private tour for your own group, with greater flexibility around dates and timing.

For unusual requests, send a question.

Planning a hen or stag? Hen party options · Stag party options

Family with bicycles pausing on a Greenway footbridge in Cork

Frequently asked questions

Want the route detail first? The Cork Harbour Greenway: what to expect

Prefer a city-focused cycle? See the Cork City Cycle Tour.

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Ready to explore Cork Harbour by bike?

Standard bike €50 · Electric bike €70 · Approx. 2 hours