- Beara Way Cycling Route: A demanding yet rewarding long-distance loop around the rugged Beara Peninsula, featuring steep climbs like Healy Pass, dramatic Atlantic views, colourful villages, and unspoilt wilderness ideal for experienced road cyclists.
- Sheep’s Head Cycle Route: A quieter, scenic circuit around the remote Sheep’s Head Peninsula, with gentle rolling roads, clifftop vistas, lighthouses, and tranquil rural lanes offering a peaceful alternative to busier peninsulas.
- Mizen Head Loop: A challenging ride to Ireland’s most south-westerly point via narrow country roads, delivering breathtaking ocean panoramas, Fastnet Rock views, beaches like Barley Cove, and a sense of wild isolation.
- Midleton to Youghal Greenway: A flat, traffic-free off-road path along a former railway through east Cork, connecting vibrant towns with countryside views, suitable for families and leisurely rides of varying lengths.
- Cork Harbour Greenway: A family-friendly, mostly segregated route from Cork city along the old railway to Passage West and beyond, with harbour vistas, historic sites, and easy access to Blackrock Castle and maritime scenery.
- Old Head of Kinsale Loop: A spectacular coastal circuit around this dramatic headland south of Kinsale, known for mesmerising sea cliffs, golf course views, and quiet lanes popular among road cyclists seeking iconic Atlantic outlooks.
- Lee Riverside Paths and City Trails: Urban and riverside networks in Cork city, including paths along the River Lee to Blackrock and connections to suburbs, offering relaxed sightseeing past landmarks like Fitzgerald’s Park and the Marina.
- Wild Atlantic Way (Cork Sections): Part of the epic coastal EuroVelo 1 route through west and south Cork, traversing peninsulas with rugged cliffs, beaches, and villages, providing endless options for multi-day adventures or shorter segments.
Cork blends historic sites with scenic beauty, with Cork City’s English Market and St Fin Barre’s Cathedral offering cultural and architectural depth. Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone, provides historic allure, while the coastal town of Kinsale offers sailing and seafood. The Beara Peninsula’s rugged trails make Cork a rewarding destination for history and coastal exploration. Cork is Ireland’s largest county by size (7,460 sq km) and third largest by population (584,156)
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