Our Youghal Routes
Youghal to Killeagh section of Midleton Youghal Greenway – opening August 2024
Distance:
20km
Level of Difficulty:
Easy, flat
Suitable for:
All
Track Level:
Off road
Local Treasures:
The Thatched Inn and Glenbower Woods, Killeagh. Looking forward to discovering more of these once this route opens!
4 Beaches in an Hour – Front Strand, Claycastle, Redbarn & Pilmore
Distance:
19km
Level of Difficulty:
Easy, 3 gentle inclines.
Suitable for:
Those comfortable cycling on road.
Track Level:
On road, mainly secondary roads.
Local Treasures:
Youghal Lighthouse, 3 beaches in Youghal – Front Strand, Claycastle and Redbarn, the eco boardwalk from the Front Strand to Redbarn, the beach at Pilmore.
Ballyvergan Marsh with long established plant and bird communities.
Ardmore via Kinsalebeg Route
Distance:
32km
Level of Difficulty:
Moderate, mostly flat.
Suitable for:
Those comfortable cycling on a national road and able to cover the distance
Track Level:
On road, national and secondary roads.
Local Treasures:
Ardmore Round Tower, St. Declan’s Well, Curragh Beach, Ardmore Cliff Walk, The Look Out, Ardmore Open Farm, Ardmore Sunday Market (Sunday’s June – Sept).
Knockadoon Cliff Walks Route
Distance:
35km
Level of Difficulty:
Moderate, a couple of short hills
Suitable for:
Those comfortable cycling on road and able to cover the distance.
Track Level:
On road, mainly secondary roads.
Local Treasures:
Knockadoon Head looped walk, Knockadoon Camp, Knockadoon Pier and a signal tower dating back to 1803.
Carewswood Garden Centre Route
Distance:
36km
Level of Difficulty:
Easy, 3 gentle inclines.
Suitable for:
Those comfortable cycling on road and able to cover the distance Track Level: On road, mainly secondary roads.
Track Level:
On road, mainly secondary roads.
Local Treasures:
Ballyvergan Marsh with long established plant and bird communities. Carewswood Garden Centre Cafe, The Thatched Inn pub in Ladysbridge, Ightermurragh Castle ruins lies in a field to the east of Ladysbridge.
Booking For:
1 & 2-Day Bike Hire from Youghal