Cork’s Cycle Maps

2021 Cork Cycle Map

The most recent Metro version of the Cork City Cycle Network has been launched to celebrate Cork Bike Week. It's the successor of the 2019 map launched during Bike Week, which stimulated cycling and a better overview of Cork's cycling infrastructure.

The map is a great resource for leisure and commuter cyclists and lays out all the different routes around the city, and completely for free to download.

It was first devised in 2019 by the Cork Mobility Forum and Cork Cycling Campaign however it has now been updated with stops and sights of interest in a metro map style.

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The Cork Cycling Campaign is a volunteer group promoting utility and recreational cycling in Cork City and County. Founded in 1999, the Campaign advocates for improved conditions for people cycling in Cork and strives for recognition and promotion of cycling as an essential form of transport. Cork Cycling Campaign has been the voice of people cycling in Cork for 20 years; we have over 500 members and over 20 volunteers. We engage regularly with the media and key stakeholders on transport questions.

We are completely funded by you based on donations and run by volunteers. If you want to see more Traffic Counters or a safer city, you can help our cause by donating.

Transport and Mobility Forum and Cork Cycling Campaign launch Cork’s First Cycle Map from BikeWeek 2019

For the first time, a map of Cork’s best cycling routes was been created. The Cork Cycle Map features the city centre and surrounding suburbs. The map shows the best and popular cycle routes in Cork.

These include UCC, MTU, Kent Station, Bus Station, Fitzgerald’s Park, The Marina, and further afield to Mahon Point, Douglas, Bishopstown and Blackpool. Routes are colour-coded by road type, whether segregated, one way, shared with cars and buses, on a quiet road or a greenway.

Download here.

The maps are designed to help people navigate Cork by bike, whether commuting to work, school, or the shops. For example, cycling from the city centre to Mahon takes just 20 minutes, mostly along the scenic Old Blackrock Railway line greenway. That’s a much better option than sitting in traffic! The eight greenway routes featured on the maps provide a stress-free commute and are perfect for a family-friendly ride.

Cycling in Cork has grown faster than any other mode of transport over the past decade. It’s fun, cost-effective, keeps you fit, benefits the environment, and is often the quickest way to get around. Plus, it’s one of the most impactful ways to reduce your carbon footprint. By using the cycling network, you also support the development of new routes and greenways—so be sure to share this map with others!

Sandy McGroarty, coordinator for the Transport and Mobility Forum Cork (TMF), said: “Cycling in Cork can be even more enjoyable by following the suggested routes on the map, which are often safer, quieter, and faster than alternatives. The map is packed with useful information on road safety, cycling benefits, key connections, popular route times, and much more.”

The routes were suggested by regular cyclists based on segregation, quality and connectedness. While the quality of the city’s cycling infrastructure is variable, the past 5 years has seen significant improvements with more on the way. The maps will be updated as cycling infrastructure improves.

The maps were developed by the TMF and Cork Cycling Campaign with the support of Cork City Council and Healthy Ireland. They will be launched by Cork’s newly appointed Lord Mayor Cllr John Sheehan at the Passage to Blackrock Castle Observatory Family Fun Cycle this Sunday 23rd June.

Come along to pick up your free map and other great  giveaways. This event is oneof many taking place for Bike Week 2019 which runs from the 22nd to 30th of June. To see a list of all the fantastic free events, check out the corkbikeweek.ie website. Maps will also be available free to pick up at various locations around the city or you can find them online here, on www.transportandmobilityforum.com and on www.corkcitycouncil.ie.

Additional information
Since the 1970s our roads have primarily been designed to accommodate car movement and we have built up a mindset that road priority is for car users. Our roads should be designed to cater for all road users with priority given to people walking, cycling and using public transport. Now more than ever, cycling in the city can be a way to beat road congestion, free the roads for better public transport, to reduce noise and air pollution and thus have a positive impact on local businesses and a more liveable community.

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