Cork Greenway

County Cork has a number of rail-trails and greenways and, as of 2022, there are plans and proposals at various stages of preparation to create a network of walking trails for the county. The term "Cork Greenway" has been used in press coverage,^[1] but is not used officially.

Midleton — Youghal rail trail

Main article: Cork and Youghal Railway

In July 2015, Irish Rail indicated they had no intention of re-opening the Midleton to Youghal section of the Cork and Youghal Railway as funds would be better spent on the existing network. They indicated support for a greenway, as it would free them from existing maintenance costs whilst retaining a license to re-open the route in the event that became an option.^[2] By April 2020, a €15 million euro project to open the Midleton to Youghal Greenway had begun but was being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[3] The proposed trail would measure 23 kilometres.^[4]

The first section of the greenway was opened in March 2024.^[5] The trailheads, for the initial 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) stretch,^[6] are Midleton and Mogeely, with construction due to be complete on the whole trail by the end of 2024^{[needs update]}.^[7] Killeagh is also due to be part of the route.^[4]

In July 2024, Dáil deputy David Stanton proposed that one side of the disused line be used as a bus corridor.^[8]

Mallow — Fermoy — Dungarvan

In 2022, the possibility of linking Mallow to the existing Waterford Greenway and Suir blueway was examined.^{[9][10][1][11]}

Cork Harbour Greenway

Path near former Blackrock station

Main article: Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway § Greenway replacement

The Cork Harbour Greenway runs from Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium to Passage West, along the route of the former Cork Electric Tramways and Lighting Company Blackpool — Cork tram line,^[12][13] and Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway.^[14][15]