Midleton to Youghal Greenway
Greenway · Cork
Midleton to Youghal Greenway is an 8 km easy waymarked linear route in Cork, starting near Midleton.
Grades by activity
Getting there
Starts at Midleton Train Station, near Midleton.
Finishes at Mogeely.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 51.92143, -8.17512
- Irish Grid reference
- W 88002 74342
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 81
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
Trains from Midleton Train Station
About the trail
This 8km section of Greenway is the first phase of the Midleton to Youghal Greenway. The Greenway is constructed on the former Midleton to Youghal railway line through the rich agricultural landscape of East Cork. The route is flat and suitable for all abilities of cyclists including families. There are some crossings on minor roads where children will need to be supervised.
- Waymarking
- White arrow on green background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Cork County Council
Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Ballintotis Loops - Castle Loop 5.8 km away · 3.7 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Castle Loop Cycling Trail 5.8 km away · 3.2 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Lake Loop 5.8 km away · 2.1 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Lake Loop Cycling Trail 5.8 km away · 2.1 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop 5.8 km away · 5.5 km trail
- Ballintotis Loops - Woodbine Loop Cycling Trail 5.8 km away · 5.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Midleton to Youghal Greenway?
8 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 11 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 45 minutes.
How hard is the Midleton to Youghal Greenway?
It is graded Easy for both cycling and walking. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Midleton to Youghal Greenway start?
Starts at Midleton Train Station, near Midleton. The trailhead is at 51.92143, -8.17512 (Irish Grid W 88002 74342).
Can you bring a dog on the Midleton to Youghal Greenway?
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 Midleton to Youghal Greenway without a car?
Trains from Midleton Train Station.
Who manages the Midleton to Youghal Greenway?
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.