Walking, Wheeling and Cycling

Gamechanging walking and cycling route gets the green light

A transformative 4.9 kilometre cycling and walking route from Glanmire to the city centre was granted Part 8 planning permission by Councillors at October's monthly meeting.

This scheme will connect with the recently completed first phase of the project, a two way cycle track and segregated footpaths extending from Dunkettle to the grotto in Glanmire.

It will also mean pedestrians and cyclists can avail of safe walking, wheeling and cycling facilities from the city centre to Glanmire and on to Little Island, Carrigtwohill and surrounding areas.

Features of the scheme include:

• Provision of 4.9km scheme with 1.4km of two-way segregated cycle track and 3.5km of shared cycling and pedestrian areas;
• Construction of a 25m (approx.) span steel bridge crossing the railway just west of Dunkettle roundabout;
• New or upgraded public lighting along the length of the scheme;
• Provision of public realm along the route with elements such as seating areas and bike parking provided on Penrose Quay and Horgan’s Quay and a play area within the Port of Cork 2000 Garden;

The scheme will support safe walking, wheeling and cycling through the North Docks and Tivoli which will be enhanced over time with significant investment in the public realm as the Cork Docklands develops. 

Watch the fly-through video of the proposed scheme below.

Ballincollig residents get safer walking and cycling facilities

Councillors from the south west of the city enjoyed a walk through a recently completed walking and cycling scheme in Ballincollig aimed at encouraging residents, students and commuters to reduce their dependence on cars.

The Innishmore Active Travel Scheme delivers safe and connected segregated cycle facilities and improved pedestrian crossing to help access to schools, businesses and the Ballincollig Regional park.

The Scheme has delivered:

• 1,100 metres of new footpath;
• 2 new controlled pedestrian crossings providing safe crossing points for residents and school goers;
• 400 metres of protected cycle lanes;
• 500 metres of two-way cycle track;
• 800 metres of road resurfacing;
• 75 new trees planted (replacing 30 trees removed);
• 30 new, energy efficient, public lights.

Tramore Valley Park pedestrian and cycle bridge and pathway

In 2023, Cork City Council delivered the Grange to Tramore Valley Park pedestrian and cycle bridge and pathway which opened up connectivity between Grange, Douglas and the city centre. The scheme gives residents, students and commuters the option to safely walk, wheel or cycle into the city reducing congestion and provides a beautiful, wooded leisure amenity.
Up to 24km new/upgraded cycling infrastructure has been completed between 2020-2023.

A further 10km of cycle infrastructure is currently under construction (Mahon, Glanmire, Marina, Ballybrack, Ballincollig) with a programme of other schemes due to enter construction over the next year. Construction has begun on the 5.6km Mahon Street Renewal Scheme, Cork’s first community-wide streetscape renewal programme aimed at providing safer and healthier streets with better pedestrian and cycle links to schools, shops, sports and leisure facilities. The scheme extends along Ringmahon Road, Skehard Road, Avenue de Rennes, Ballinure Avenue/The Maples and Castle Road.