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Description
  • Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure along Cork Harbour Greenway, a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Starting from a central location in Cork City, this 2.5-hour tour takes you along the repurposed Blackrock railway line, a route steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking views of Cork Harbour.
  •  Pedal at a relaxed pace as you pass some of Cork’s most iconic landmarks, including Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Blackrock Castle, and the vibrant Marina Market. Marvel at the diverse flora and fauna along the way, with chances to spot seabirds and other wildlife that thrive in this peaceful environment. With over 95% of the route being traffic-free, you can enjoy the sights without worry, whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner.
  •  Our knowledgeable local guides will bring the journey to life with stories about Cork’s maritime history, its importance as a trading hub, and its ties to global exploration. The tour ends near the Marina Market, where you can savour local street food and reflect on your ride. Whether you’re visiting Cork or rediscovering your hometown, this tour offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, history, and culture.
  • Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure along Cork Harbour Greenway, a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Starting from a central location in Cork City, this 2.5-hour tour takes you along the repurposed Blackrock railway line, a route steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking views of Cork Harbour.
  • Pedal at a relaxed pace as you pass some of Cork’s most iconic landmarks, including Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Blackrock Castle, and the vibrant Marina Market. Marvel at the diverse flora and fauna along the way, with chances to spot seabirds and other wildlife that thrive in this peaceful environment. With over 95% of the route being traffic-free, you can enjoy the sights without worry, whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner.
  • Our knowledgeable local guides will bring the journey to life with stories about Cork’s maritime history, its importance as a trading hub, and its ties to global exploration. The tour ends near the Marina Market, where you can savour local street food and reflect on your ride. Whether you’re visiting Cork or rediscovering your hometown, this tour offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, history, and culture.

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Highlights
  • eco friendly & sustainable adventure., experience cork’s vibrant waterfront culture., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., visit castles, boat clubs, and cork’s gaa stadium.
  • experience cork’s vibrant waterfront culture., explore the storied history and global connections of cork harbour., savour local delights at the marina market and black market., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., visit castles, boat clubs, and cork’s iconic gaa stadium.

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Additional Info
  • Wear comfortable clothing and a bright outer layer for visibility.
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems or serious medical conditions.
  • Tour requires moderate physical fitness and is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Stroller-friendly but best suited for older children.
  • Tours may be rescheduled or refunded if cancelled due to bad weather or low numbers.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code: Wear comfortable clothing and a bright outer layer.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Know Before You Go
  • electric bike options available for added ease., family-friendly options available with regular bikes for children., local guides who share cork’s rich history., traffic-free route for a safe, enjoyable ride.
  • 90% traffic free route, electric bike options available, local guides

Know Before You Book
  • accessibility: start and finish at a central location near public transport., confirmation: instant confirmation at booking., duration: 2h 30m, mobile tickets: accepted for easy check-in.
  • duration: 2h 30m, instant confirmation, mobile tickets accepted

Version 41 – November 16, 2024 09:47

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Description
  • Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure along Cork Harbour Greenway, a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Starting from a central location in Cork City, this 2.5-hour tour takes you along the repurposed Blackrock railway line, a route steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking views of Cork Harbour.
  • Pedal at a relaxed pace as you pass some of Cork’s most iconic landmarks, including Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Blackrock Castle, and the vibrant Marina Market. Marvel at the diverse flora and fauna along the way, with chances to spot seabirds and other wildlife that thrive in this peaceful environment. With over 95% of the route being traffic-free, you can enjoy the sights without worry, whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner.
  • Our knowledgeable local guides will bring the journey to life with stories about Cork’s maritime history, its importance as a trading hub, and its ties to global exploration. The tour ends near the Marina Market, where you can savour local street food and reflect on your ride. Whether you’re visiting Cork or rediscovering your hometown, this tour offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure, history, and culture.

Highlights
  • experience cork’s vibrant waterfront culture., explore the storied history and global connections of cork harbour., savour local delights at the marina market and black market., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., visit castles, boat clubs, and cork’s iconic gaa stadium.
  • marina market and the black market - cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., the storied history and international connections of cork., visit castles, boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.

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  • Set off from the heart of Cork City for a leisurely bike ride along the Cork Harbour Greenway, a stunning stretch of traffic-free cycle paths. Follow the route of the old Blackrock railway line and take in views of Cork Harbour, the second-largest natural harbour in the world, buzzing with maritime activity. Visit key landmarks such as Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the home of Cork GAA, and the impressive Blackrock Castle and Observatory. Along the way, hear engaging stories about the harbour’s storied history, its role in global trade, and its connection to Cork’s local heritage. The tour starts and finishes at a central Cork City location, making it easily accessible by public transport. Perfect for anyone looking to explore Cork’s history, natural beauty, and local charm on two wheels.
  • Hop on your bike in the centre of Cork city and enjoy a traffic-free bike ride along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history. Witness the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Know Before You Go
  • 90% traffic free route, electric bike options available, local guides

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Version 19 – July 04, 2024 10:09

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Short Description
  • Hop on your bike in the centre of Cork city and enjoy a traffic-free bike ride along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history. Witness the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Short Description
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Version 15 – June 13, 2024 09:35

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Short Description
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history.
  • On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. 
  • The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking.After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Short Description
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history.
  • On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. 
  • The tour starts and finishes at a central location in Cork City, conveniently close to the train station, bus station, and public parking.After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history.
  • On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. 
  • After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Short Description
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history.
  • On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. 
  • After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history.
  • The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Short Description
  • Hop on your bike in Cork city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. Cork Harbour is the second-largest deep-water port in the world and has been a major trading port for centuries. During the tour you will witness the life of the harbour and hear its long colourful history.
  • The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • Hop on your bike in the city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Highlights
  • marina market and the black market - cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., the storied history and international connections of cork., visit castle’s, boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.
  • marina market and the black market the best of cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., the storied history and international connections of cork., visit castle’s, boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.

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Highlights
  • marina market and the black market the best of cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., the storied history and international connections of cork., visit castle’s, boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.
  • marina market and the black market the best of cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., splendid castle’s, historic boat clubs and cork's sports stadium. , the storied history and international connections of cork.

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Short Description
  • Hop on your bike in the city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • Hop on your bike in the city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

Highlights
  • marina market and the black market the best of cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., splendid castle’s, historic boat clubs and cork's sports stadium. , the storied history and international connections of cork.
  • discover the storied history and international connections of cork harbour., marina market and the black market the best of cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., splendid castle’s, historic boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.

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Highlights
  • discover the storied history and international connections of cork harbour., marina market and the black market the best of cork’s street food., scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., splendid castle’s, historic boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.
  • scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., splendid castle’s, historic boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.

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  • scenic bike route full of nature and sea life., splendid castle’s, historic boat clubs and cork's sports stadium.

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  • Hop on your bike in the city and cycle on a traffic-free route along Cork Harbour. The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbourOn the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • A leisurely cycle on a scenic cycle path on the edge of Cork City. The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour. The tour begins in a central Cork location, close to the train and bus stations. The route is adjacent to Cork Harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour, the second largest deep-water port in the world. The Harbour was once of the world’s largest export of Beef and Dairy products, it was the final port of call for the Titanic, and it sheltered the American Navy in WW1. Today you can still see ships loading and offloading their cargo but you are as likely to witness locals out enjoying this natural amenity in theirs boats, kayaks and SUP’s. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

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Version 3 – June 13, 2024 09:19

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  • Cork Harbour Greenway Cycle Tour
  • Cork City Greenway Small-Group Cycling Tour

Version 2 – June 13, 2024 09:16

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Short Description
  • A leisurely cycle on a scenic cycle path on the edge of Cork City. The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour. The tour begins in a central Cork location, close to the train and bus stations. The route is adjacent to Cork Harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour, the second largest deep-water port in the world. The Harbour was once of the world’s largest export of Beef and Dairy products, it was the final port of call for the Titanic, and it sheltered the American Navy in WW1. Today you can still see ships loading and offloading their cargo but you are as likely to witness locals out enjoying this natural amenity in theirs boats, kayaks and SUP’s. On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory. After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.
  • A leisurely cycle on a scenic cycle path on the edge of Cork City. The route is along the worlds second largest deep water harbour. The tour begins in a central Cork location, close to the train and bus stations.
  • The route is adjacent to Cork Harbour and along the disused Blackrock railway line. During the tour you will witness the life and hear the storied history of Cork harbour, the second largest deep-water port in the world. The Harbour was once of the world’s largest export of Beef and Dairy products, it was the final port of call for the Titanic, and it sheltered the American Navy in WW1. Today you can still see ships loading and offloading their cargo but you are as likely to witness locals out enjoying this natural amenity in theirs boats, kayaks and SUP’s.
  • On the tour you will pass the home of Cork GAA- Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the majestic Blackrock Castle and observatory.
  • After this tour you will be more acquainted with the geography and charming history of Cork.

Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code: Wear comfortable clothing and a bright outer layer.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code: Wear comfortable clothing and a bright outer layer.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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  • to: '64'
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  • to: '64'
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