The English Market – Crosshaven Railway Path loop from Cork Kent

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Munster

Cork

The English Market – Crosshaven Railway Path loop from Cork Kent

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The English Market – Crosshaven Railway Path loop from Cork Kent

03:21

56.1km

280m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.49 km for 125 m

After 16.1 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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517 m

Horse Trough Flowers

Ruins

1.56 km

The English Market

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Cork's English Market is the perfect place to stock up on souvenirs in a typical setting.

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11.3 km

A quiet, linear segment of the old railway track, precisely where the Crosshaven Railway ran along the river. The slight cut into the landscape and the open view over the water give this point a clear, linear character.

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11.4 km

Scenic View Along Cork Greenway

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A tight, linear route along the river that follows the old track of the Crosshaven Railway. The route combines open quay areas with quiet riverside stretches, maintaining a clear view …

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13.6 km

Passage West

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This small suburb of Cork is still quite unspoiled.

Here you'll find a few shops for everyday needs, some pubs, a great playground for the little ones, and plenty of …

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15.1 km

Glenbrook Ferry Ramp

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An open quay with a clear line along the river, once the heart of a busy port and ferry connection. The shipbuilding and trade that took place here for centuries …

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16.2 km

Monkstown Waterfront Path

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The Monkstown Waterfront Path, going along the Passage West channel in Cork, is a scenic section of the wider Cork Harbour Greenway. It follows the waterfront along the old Cork …

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24.0 km

Old Crosshaven Railway Path

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Myrtleville is beautiful connecting with Crosshaven or Fountainstown either walking or cycling. Best in May to September early morning or evening to see it’s beautiful light

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49.4 km

Old Bridge on the Cork Harbour Greenway

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A compact, functional railway bridge on the former route of the Crosshaven Railway. The low stone abutments, the narrow span, and the straight alignment of the path clearly show the original track geometry

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56.1 km

End point

Train Station

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