Harbour to Market Cobh to Cork Electric Bike Tour

Explore Cork Harbour and Cobh by electric bike. The only cycle tour in Cork to take you across the River Lee - from the cathedral town of Cobh the final berthing place of the Titanic to the bustling Marina Market . Begin in Cobh, where we see Cobh Heritage Centre, St Colman’s Cathedral and Spike Island. Cross by ferry and continue between native trees, shrubs and wildflowers along the Cork City to Passage West Greenway, a repurposed old railway line. Travel the tree lined Marina alongside the world’s second largest natural harbour. Hear about the exploits of Cork’s sporting heroes as you pass Páirc Uí Chaoimh Stadium, the home of Cork GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) where Ireland’s ancient games are played. The return journey involves a short stop at the majestic Blackrock Castle, a 16th century castle, home to an Observatory.

Itinerary

1. See the memorial to those who lost their lives when the the Lusitania was torpedoed off the Old Head of Kinsale. (1 min)
2. Cycle alongside the second largest natural harbour in the world. Keep apace with the rowers of the four local rowing clubs.
3. See the statue on the quay and hear about the first emigrant ever to be processed at Ellis Island (2 min)
4. Stretch your neck to view the tallest church in Ireland (91.4m/300ft). The tower contains Ireland's only carillon, which with 49 bells is the most of any in the British Isles. Spend some time inside and take time outside to absorb the harbour view - look out on Spike Island (Ireland's Alcatraz) and Haulbowline, the headquarters of the Irish Naval Service. (15 min)
5. Whether you are interested in the Irish Emigration story, tracing your ancestors, learning more about the ill-fated Titanic and the Lusitania, or immersing yourself in Irish naval and military history, Cobh Heritage Centre has it all and lots more (3 min)
6. Admire Blackrock Castle Observatory from the Greenway and from it's courtyard, here about it's history and have an opportunity to take photographs. (10 min)
7. Hear about Ireland''s native games of the Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A.) and Cork's rich sporting history in the shadows of the this stadium which is home to Cork G.A.A. (5 min)
8. Cork's largest indoor and outdoor food and retail market. Open from 8am to 8pm. There is a selection of some of Cork's best food vendors to choose from to top up your energy for the return journey. (1h 0min)

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