Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail
Greenway · Cork
Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail is a 5 km easy waymarked linear route in Cork, starting near Carrigaline/Crosshaven.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling | Easy | Easy | 30 mins |
Getting there
Starts at Carrigaline or Crosshaven, near Carrigaline/Crosshaven.
Finishes at Carrigaline or Crosshaven.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.81051, -8.37259
- Irish Grid reference
- W 74355 62052 / W 78797 61281
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 87
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
In Carrigaline - Bus Eireann bus In Crosshaven - Bus Eireann bus
About the trail
This greenway runs along the old Cork to Crosshaven railway line with the Owenabue River alongside all the way - the line operated from 1904 to 1932. Amenity areas are provided along the way and various species of birds and other wildlife can be seen.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Cork County Council
Cork County Council
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Walking Trail 0 m away · 5 km trail
- Ballybrack Woods Trail 8.4 km away · 1.2 km trail
- Midleton to Youghal Greenway 18 km away · 8 km trail
- Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails - Ash Trail 19 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails - Heron Trail 19 km away · 0.8 km trail
- Ballincollig Gunpowder Trails - Military Trail 19 km away · 6.4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail?
5 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 30 mins.
How hard is the Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail start?
Starts at Carrigaline or Crosshaven, near Carrigaline/Crosshaven. The trailhead is at 51.81051, -8.37259 (Irish Grid W 74355 62052 / W 78797 61281).
Can you bring a dog on the Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail without a car?
In Carrigaline - Bus Eireann bus In Crosshaven - Bus Eireann bus.
Who manages the Carrigaline to Crosshaven Greenway Cycling Trail?
Cork County Council. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.