Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Cobh–Passage West Ferry loop from Carrigtwohill

Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Cobh–Passage West Ferry loop from Carrigtwohill

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Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Cobh–Passage West Ferry loop from Carrigtwohill

01:20

28.0km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.90 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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4.04 km

Belvelly Castle

Highlight • Castle

14th–15th century tower house that guarded the passage between Fota Island and Great Island. Originally built by the Hodnetts and later occupied by the Roches and Barrys. The tower remained …

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8.37 km

View of the river from Waterside Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful road running alongside the water providing a lovely backdrop.

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15.5 km

Cuskinny Marsh Bird Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

20.2 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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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

129 m

114 m

Surfaces

18.4 km