Explore Cork City and Cork Harbour Greenway by Bike
Overview
Quality bikes to get away from it all alongside the world’s second largest natural harbour. Cycle the repurposed old railway line from Cork City to Passage West, a traffic free, cycle and pedestrian pathway. Visit Blackrock pier and village for it's relaxed atmosphere and bakeries. Admire Blackrock Castle, a 16th century castle, home to an Observatory. Opt to travel on by ferry to the harbour town of Cobh, the Titanic’s last port of call.
What's Included
- Lock
- High Vis Vest
- Helmet
- Use of bicycle
- Ferry price if opt to cycle to Cobh (€4 return for cyclists). Food & Drink
Meeting Location
Marina Market
Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 YX76, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Once you have been fitted for a suitable bike, you are ready to explore Cork. Choose from one of our recommended routes or create your own.
Explore The Marina Promenade, Blackrock Pier and the Cork City to Passage West Greenway. Feeling more adventurous visit Cork’s hotspots of Cobh, Cork City or Blarney Castle. There are a variety of recommended cycle routes to suit you.
Travel the tree lined Marina Promenade alongside the world’s second largest natural harbour. Continue between native trees, shrubs and wildflowers along the Cork City to Passage West Greenway, a repurposed old railway line.
Passage West awaits at the end of the Greenway, the birthplace of Ireland’s steamship industry. Grab an outdoor coffee or ice cream at Cu Coffee at the end of the line.
Travel onwards or return? It’s decision time! Take the ferry to the town of Cobh or return and visit Blackrock Castle Observatory.
Alternatively explore the delights of Cork City or cycle to Blarney Castle and Gardens, the home of the Blarney Stone.
Your cycle ends back at the Marina Market (a 10 min walk from the city centre), Cork’s largest indoor and outdoor market with over 40 vendors and a huge choice of food with events and entertainment at the weekends.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-400567P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Lock.
- High Vis Vest.
- Helmet.
- Use of bicycle.
- Ferry price if opt to cycle to Cobh (€4 return for cyclists). Food & Drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Cork City and Cork Harbour Greenway by Bike is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Cork City and Cork Harbour Greenway by Bike will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lock
- High Vis Vest
- Helmet
- Use of bicycle
- Ferry price if opt to cycle to Cobh (€4 return for cyclists). Food & Drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
