County Cork has a number of rail-trails and greenways and, as of 2022, there are plans and proposals at various stages of preparation to create a network of walking trails for the county. The term "Cork Greenway" has been used in press coverage, [1] but is not used officially.
In July 2015, Irish Rail indicated they had no intention of re-opening the Midleton to Youghal section of the Cork and Youghal Railway as funds would be better spent on the existing network. They indicated support for a greenway, as it would free them from existing maintenance costs whilst retaining a license to re-open the route in the event that became an option. [2] By April 2020, a €15 million euro project to open the Midleton to Youghal Greenway had begun but was being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] The proposed trail would measure 23 kilometres. [4]
The first section of the greenway was opened in March 2024. [5] The trailheads, for the initial 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) stretch, [6] are Midleton and Mogeely, with construction due to be complete on the whole trail by the end of 2024[ needs update ]. [7] Killeagh is also due to be part of the route. [4]
In July 2024, Dáil deputy David Stanton proposed that one side of the disused line be used as a bus corridor. [8]
In 2022, the possibility of linking Mallow to the existing Waterford Greenway and Suir blueway was examined. [9] [10] [1] [11]
The Cork Harbour Greenway runs from Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium to Passage West, along the route of the former Cork Electric Tramways and Lighting Company Blackpool — Cork tram line, [12] [13] and Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway. [14] [15]
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