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Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Belvelly Castle loop from Rushbrooke

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Ireland

Munster

Cork

Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Belvelly Castle loop from Rushbrooke

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5.0

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Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Belvelly Castle loop from Rushbrooke

02:08

37.0km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37.1 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.39 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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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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37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

2.16 km

2.05 km

819 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 10 August

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