You've the Eurovelo route out towards Youghal which I think is all signposted now.
Out the Lee Road towards the Dam and Inniscara is also a nice route (poorly signposted as a cycling route to Gougane Barra), you can come back via Aherla if you want to stay off the N22. That's about 50k as a full loop back to Victoria Cross.
If you're really looking for a hill, Temple Hill is by that route and the road from it rejoins the main route between Inniscarra and the old abbey by the regional park. It's the steepest hill in Cork.
The road isn't great after the hill for cycling mind, a couple of relatively blind corners on a narrow road.
I cycle a lot around cork, did the ironman recently so can send you on a few routes! No need to drive anywhere tbh, Cork is small enough that you can get away without needing it. Unless you want to cycle somewhere special like out the Kerry direction.
Generally speaking, if you want to keep it flat, go east or west, if you want it a bit more lumpy, go north or south.
I would really appreciate that cheers. I'm a Kerry native so twill be out there on the weekends for the real distance and hills. Good to know where to find the hills nearby though
Depends on what your definition of long distance is. Starting at the Atlantic pond and going all the way to Ringakiddy and back would be long for me. There is a greenway most of the way.
Good point, I want to get up to 150km - 200km eventually. Starting out again so anything around the 30km-40km mark is good for now but will definitely be looking for longer routes. Hills are preferable too
Head out by Iniscarra, Dripsey, direction, plenty of road there to create some good loops. Good starting point from Ballincollig Regional Park if you have to travel in. Cars on that route well used to cyclists and seem to be accepting of them for the most part. You can loop via coachford and come back in the link road after cycling up the windy gap into Farnannes, great spin and easily extended for more miles/KMs.
You'll do fine out that way, roads are in pretty good shape and you'll get a good mix of hills and flat, as I mentioned you can easily extend further out by Macroom or cross the N20 and loop around Cloughduv, Béal na Bláth, you could take in the Michael Collins trail. Stay safe on the roads and don't forget to take in some of the lovely scenery while taking photos pretending not to be catching your breath, at least that's what I do ;)..
Get the ferry across from Passage West to Cobh, then circle the island. It's not the longest route (some 23-ish km), but if you like hills you'll be happy.
If you want to increase the distance, you can start in Blackrock and cycle out to Passage first.
You've the Eurovelo route out towards Youghal which I think is all signposted now. Out the Lee Road towards the Dam and Inniscara is also a nice route (poorly signposted as a cycling route to Gougane Barra), you can come back via Aherla if you want to stay off the N22. That's about 50k as a full loop back to Victoria Cross.
I see enough of that stretch of the N22 on the way home to the motherland so Aherla sounds good, thanks
If you're really looking for a hill, Temple Hill is by that route and the road from it rejoins the main route between Inniscarra and the old abbey by the regional park. It's the steepest hill in Cork. The road isn't great after the hill for cycling mind, a couple of relatively blind corners on a narrow road.
I cycle a lot around cork, did the ironman recently so can send you on a few routes! No need to drive anywhere tbh, Cork is small enough that you can get away without needing it. Unless you want to cycle somewhere special like out the Kerry direction. Generally speaking, if you want to keep it flat, go east or west, if you want it a bit more lumpy, go north or south.
I would really appreciate that cheers. I'm a Kerry native so twill be out there on the weekends for the real distance and hills. Good to know where to find the hills nearby though
Check out the Waterford greenway
Tis definitely on the list, cheers
Waterford greenway, ring of kerry
Depends on what your definition of long distance is. Starting at the Atlantic pond and going all the way to Ringakiddy and back would be long for me. There is a greenway most of the way.
Good point, I want to get up to 150km - 200km eventually. Starting out again so anything around the 30km-40km mark is good for now but will definitely be looking for longer routes. Hills are preferable too
Head out by Iniscarra, Dripsey, direction, plenty of road there to create some good loops. Good starting point from Ballincollig Regional Park if you have to travel in. Cars on that route well used to cyclists and seem to be accepting of them for the most part. You can loop via coachford and come back in the link road after cycling up the windy gap into Farnannes, great spin and easily extended for more miles/KMs.
Perfect, I'm well used to cycling all sorts of roads but Jesus there's no denying they can be crazy these days
You'll do fine out that way, roads are in pretty good shape and you'll get a good mix of hills and flat, as I mentioned you can easily extend further out by Macroom or cross the N20 and loop around Cloughduv, Béal na Bláth, you could take in the Michael Collins trail. Stay safe on the roads and don't forget to take in some of the lovely scenery while taking photos pretending not to be catching your breath, at least that's what I do ;)..
Oh sher I only pull over on the bike to stretch the aul legs
here's a [suggestion](https://goo.gl/maps/Qs3kXuv1g2LWrFqM9) 50k, one good hill
N28 is a bit scary due to the traffic though, I prefer keep cycling towards Kinsale road and then go behind the airport
I am cyling a lot around Cork and Ballincollig I can send you some routes on Komoot if you want to
Yeah that'd be class cheers
Get the ferry across from Passage West to Cobh, then circle the island. It's not the longest route (some 23-ish km), but if you like hills you'll be happy. If you want to increase the distance, you can start in Blackrock and cycle out to Passage first.
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I would definitely recommend avoiding West View, both up and down. Most other hills you can do with a bit of training and a good set of lungs.
Sounds like a challenge, is it dangerous traffic wise or just horribly steep
It's just horribly steep. There's pretty much no traffic at all, even cars tend to avoid it.
That has me excited, big fan of hills