The 4 Best Greenway Cycling Tours in Ireland

1.E-Bike Cycle Greenway – Westport To Achill Island Atlantic coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Ride 43 kilometers from Westport to Achill Island on the off-road Great Western Greenway with Paddy & Nelly Bike Hire. Paul helps you choose the right route, adjust your bike, and get started. Enjoy Clew Bay views, coastal villages, grazing goats, and a simple bus return from near the Achill Island Hotel.

“Wonderful tour around and about from Westport! We enjoyed two of the recommended routes - #4 and #5, with #5 being the most comfortable with flat roads and straightforward directions. Scenery is gorgeous and the e-bikes allowed us to explore comfortably. Paul was helpful and insightful giving advice on where to ride. When asked, he gave us suggestions about Westport which we took advantage of! Amazing!”

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2.Self Guided Bike Tour on the Limerick Greenway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Top rated

Rent an adult, child, or electric bike from LiKe Bikes and spend about seven hours exploring the Limerick Greenway at your own pace. Helmets, child trailers, and seats are available, making this a practical choice for families and mixed fitness levels. The route is shared with walkers and joggers, so keep left and ride considerately.

“Not very busy at all, easy to ride while sharing it with joggers and walkers alike. Just remember to stay on the left hand side!”

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3.Irelands Ancient East Waterford Greenway Cycle Tours & Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · from $31

You collect a fitted bike, helmet, map, and route advice at Waterford, Kilmacthomas, or Dungarvan. This self-guided ride follows the 29-mile Waterford Greenway over bridges and viaducts, with the River Suir and Comeragh Mountains nearby. A shuttle returns you to your starting point, and breakdown assistance is included.

“We followed the direction to the shop as given, only to find that store was clock locked, and sealed up tight. The owner did not return messages. Found another bike company with a very similar name and inquired with them. They advised this company is very unreliable and dies not show up half the time. They use names and logos very similar to the other bicycle companies. Do not recommend.”

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4.Explore Cork City and Cork Harbour Greenway by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Start at Cork’s Marina Market at 9:30 am, get fitted with a bike, helmet, lock, and high-vis vest, then choose your route. Ride the Marina Promenade and Cork City to Passage West Greenway, add Blackrock Pier, or go farther to Cobh, Cork City, or Blarney Castle. Olivier can point out rest stops and routes for different riding levels.

“We loved riding the green way and seeing the views along the water. It was a bit complicated to get there. We purchased a train ticket and rode to Cork which is the end of the line. Once there, we used google map to walk the 25 minutes. However, there were some concerns about whether we were actually going to arrive somewhere, as we were walking through industrial areas and it looked like a dead end. Once arrived, the place was wonderful. Very cool outdoor market with lots of “food carts “! The young man at the bike place was fantastic…very friendly and personable 🤗”

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