County Cork has a number of rail-trails and greenways and, as of 2022, there are plans and proposals at various stages of preparation to create a network of walking trails for the county. The term "Cork Greenway" has been used in press coverage,[1] but is not yet used officially.

Midleton — Youghal rail trail

In July 2015, Irish Rail indicated they had no intention of re-opening the Midleton to Youghal section of the Cork and Youghal Railway as funds would be better spent on the existing network. They indicated support for a greenway, as it would free them from existing maintenance costs whilst retaining a license to re-open the route in the event that became an option.[2] By April 2020, a €15 million euro project to open the Midleton to Youghal Greenway had begun but was being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The proposed trail would measure 23 kilometres.[4]

Mallow — Fermoy — Dungarvan

In 2022, the possibility of linking Mallow to the existing Waterford Greenway and Suir blueway was examined.[5][6][1][7]

Cork Harbour Greenway

Path near former Blackrock station

The Cork Harbour Greenway runs from Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium to Passage West, along the route of the former Cork Electric Tramways and Lighting Company Blackpool — Cork tram line,[8][9] and Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway.[10][11]

References

  1. 1 2 "Plan to unite three of Ireland's most popular greenways could attract 1.5m walkers and cyclists every year". Independent.ie.
  2. ↑ McNamara, Rob (1 November 2018). "Irish Rail rules out reopening Youghal to Midleton line, backs greenway development". EchoLive.ie. Archived from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  3. ↑ Graham, Breda (19 April 2020). "Concern that coronavirus will threaten ambitious plans for Cork greenways". EchoLive.ie. Archived from the original on 23 April 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "Midleton Youghal Greenway". Cork County Council.
  5. ↑ "First major Cork greenway could lure 250,000 visitors a year – council chief". The Irish Times.
  6. ↑ "Councils to Examine Feasibility of New Greenway Linking Mallow and Dungarvan". Cork County Council. 7 March 2022.
  7. ↑ "Connection between Greenway and Blueway set to be examined". Waterford News and Star. 30 June 2022.
  8. ↑ "Cork Harbour Greenway – takemewalking.com". 1 September 2020.
  9. ↑ "Cork Harbour Greenway". Greenway.photography. 26 October 2020.
  10. ↑ McAuley, Eimer (15 July 2022). "Section of popular Cork greenway reopens after 15-month revamp". Irish Examiner.
  11. ↑ "Old railway line delays explained". Cork Independent.
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