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Cork to Great Island loop

Cork to Great Island loop

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Cork to Great Island loop

02:23

48.5km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 5.82 km for 499 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.37 km

Cobh–Passage West Ferry

Highlight • Structure

Short 5-minute crossing between Carrigaloe (Cobh) and Glenbrook (Passage West). Daily service from 06:15/06:30 to 21:30. Handy connection for cyclists and pedestrians making a loop around Cork Harbour. Saves 20–30 minutes compared to the route via the Jack Lynch Tunnel.

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10.1 km

Cobh

Highlight • Settlement

The stunning town of Cobh is situated on Great island in Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour worldwide.

As one of Irelands port villages, Cobh is steeped in history. …

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19.3 km

View of the river from Waterside Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful road running alongside the water providing a lovely backdrop.

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23.8 km

Belvelly Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Castle

Medieval tower house next to the 19th-century Belvelly Bridge, the only land connection between Fota Island and Great Island (Cobh). Strategic passage overlooking the tidal waters of Cork Harbour. Photogenic combination of castle, bridge and narrow channel.

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48.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.7 km

6.87 km

1.66 km

192 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

13.2 km

701 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Mark Watkins

February 27, 2022, Great Island - Cobh circuit

I seem to have a very noticeable tilt when taking photos from my phone on the move.

Cork to Great Island loop

Cobh–Passage West Ferry

Cobh

View of the river from Waterside Road

Belvelly Castle and Bridge

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