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 yet used officially.
Midleton — Youghal rail trail
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]
Mallow — Fermoy — Dungarvan
In 2022, the possibility of linking Mallow to the existing Waterford Greenway and Suir blueway was examined.[5][6][1][7]
^ a b"Plan to unite three of Ireland's most popular greenways could attract 1.5m walkers and cyclists every year". Independent.ie.
^McNamara, Rob (1 November 2018). "Irish Rail rules out reopening Youghal to Midleton line, backs greenway development". EchoLive.ie. Archived from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
^Graham, Breda (19 April 2020). "Concern that coronavirus will threaten ambitious plans for Cork greenways". EchoLive.ie. Archived from the original on 23 April 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.