Overview
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Quality bikes to get away from it all alongside the world’s second largest natural harbour. Cycle the repurposed old railway line from Cork City to Passage West, a traffic free, cycle and pedestrian pathway. Visit Blackrock pier and village for it's relaxed atmosphere and bakeries. Admire Blackrock Castle, a 16th century castle, home to an Observatory. Opt to travel on by ferry to the harbour town of Cobh, the Titanic’s last port of call.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Cyclists can embark on a self-guided adventure from Cork Bike Hire’s Midleton depot, where friendly staff will set you up with the perfect hybrid or electric bike for your journey. Experience the newly opened Midleton to Youghal Greenway, a 23 km off-road trail that offers a scenic, traffic-free route through East Cork’s countryside, linking Midleton, Mogeely, Killeagh, and Youghal. Before setting off, visitors can explore Midleton’s town centre, home to the Jameson Distillery and the lively Saturday Farmers’ Market. Along the route, riders can enjoy Glenbower Woods in Killeagh, a peaceful forest with walking trails. Approaching Youghal, cyclists pass through Ballyvergan Marsh, one of Ireland’s largest coastal wetlands, before reaching Youghal’s sandy beaches and eco boardwalk.
Options
Regular Bike Rental
Duration: 8 hours
Electric Bike Rental
Duration: 8 hours
What‘s Included
Lock
High Vis Vest
Helmet
Use of bicycle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great cycling experience from start to finish
norma m,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience from my query with Deirdre by phone to collecting our bikes was fantastic. The care and attention given was wonderful. Our cycle was so much fun, we will certainly be doing it again with family and friends.
Great customer care! All super!!!
Maciej M,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great customer care, and helpfull!!!
Excellent Service ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Mairead Q,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived at Cork Bike Hire to a warm welcome from Deirdre and the team. Nothing was too much trouble, and the bikes were adjusted in accordance with our needs. The bikes were in excellent condition. I would highly recommend this service and will definitely return. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Enjoyable day on the East Cork Greenway thanks to friendly customer service & comfortable, well-equipped bikes.
mtY4545BF,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My cousin & I rented bikes from the Midleton branch of Cork Bike Hire (Midleton Greenway Bikes & Bites) to cycle the recently-opened Midleton to Youghal Greenway & had a very enjoyable day. The bikes were perfect for our needs & as well as ensuring that each one was set at a comfortable height for us, helpful Finn sent us on our way with well-fitted helmets, gel-padded seat covers, a carrier & bike locks. The ride itself was very enjoyable. Once on the Greenway, it's 23km one way, mostly flat with only slight inclines that were easily managed with only 1 or 2 gear changes to help here & there. With stops for water & to rest or stretch our legs (which were unaccustomed to cycling), the 23km to Youghal took us about 1h 45min against what felt like a fairly strong easterly breeze. The trip back was a little easier & quicker. Wannabe cyclists should note that the bike hire location is on Midleton Main St about 1.3km from the start of the Greenway path behind Midleton train station . As we are not experienced cyclists & there are no cycle lanes along Main St or to the train station, we chose to walk the bikes most of the way, so it took us approx 15 min to get to the Greenway after picking up the bikes. On the Youghal side, we were a little disappointed to come to a somewhat unwelcoming & abrupt "Dismount" sign at a car park with no facilities or helpful signposting. Not seeing any advertising or signposts for places to eat nearby, we ventured into the town centre which added unexpected extra distance & time to our journey, ultimately reducing time we had hoped to spend on the waterfront. On our return, we discovered that there is coffee & food available at Claycastle beach & that there is a barely noticeable & (as far as we could see) unsignposted pathway up to the beach from the Greenway just before its end. Obviously this is not Cork Bike Hire's fault, but it might be helpful advice for them to give to future customers who are not interested in venturing into Youghal town centre.
Midleton to Youghal greenway
S8398HZnickyj,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hired two electric bikes to do the greenway. Both staff and quality of the bikes were great. Greenway was great and so well maintained.
Top class rented bikes easy good Staff
ronanq799,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Green way was class was sunny warm weather bikes are not expensive to hire good Staff in Middleton bike hire only thing is put a sighn up pointing to where bike shop is or ring the mobile phone number 0852133972
Midleton Greenway
JitkaMay,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Renting a bike was a breeze. Staff was very helpful and adjusted the bike to our needs. We hoped there was a bike path off the Main Street but surprisingly, didn’t find biking on the road through the town difficult. Luckily it’s a short distance to the train station, where the Greenway starts. The path and surroundings are well kept and the path offers lovely views of the countryside. There are many seating/resting spots. We only biked from Midleton to Killeagh, which we found to be easy and flat the whole way.
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