Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Cobh loop from Littleisland

Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Cobh loop from Littleisland

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Belvelly Castle and Bridge – Cobh loop from Littleisland

02:36

57.3km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21 m for 61 m

After 57.2 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.32 km

Ashbourne Park

Forest

26.7 km

Belvelly Castle and Bridge

Highlight • Castle

Medieval tower house next to the 19th-century Belvelly Bridge, the only land connection between Fota Island and Great Island (Cobh). Strategic passage overlooking the tidal waters of Cork Harbour. Photogenic combination of castle, bridge and narrow channel.

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26.8 km

Belvelly Castle

Highlight • Castle

14th–15th century tower house that guarded the passage between Fota Island and Great Island. Originally built by the Hodnetts and later occupied by the Roches and Barrys. The tower remained …

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31.1 km

View of the river from Waterside Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful road running alongside the water providing a lovely backdrop.

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38.1 km

Cuskinny Marsh Bird Sanctuary

Lake

40.5 km

Cobh Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Pronounced 'Cove', Cobh was known as Queenstown for 71 years from 1849. It was changed to Cobh during the Irish War of Independence in 1920. The village here was originally …

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40.8 km

Cobh

Highlight • Settlement

The stunning town of Cobh is situated on Great island in Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour worldwide.

As one of Irelands port villages, Cobh is steeped in history. …

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41.0 km

Colorful Houses of Cobh

Highlight • Structure

Distributed throughout Cobh

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41.2 km

Cobh Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

historical information

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44.5 km

Cobh–Passage West Ferry

Highlight • Structure

Short 5-minute crossing between Carrigaloe (Cobh) and Glenbrook (Passage West). Daily service from 06:15/06:30 to 21:30. Handy connection for cyclists and pedestrians making a loop around Cork Harbour. Saves 20–30 minutes compared to the route via the Jack Lynch Tunnel.

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57.3 km

End point

Train Station

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