Republic of Ireland

Cycling is a popular and growing activity in Ireland and a great way to experience the countryside up close.

There are two EuroVelo routes in Ireland: EuroVelo 1 – Atlantic Coast Route, and EuroVelo 2 – Capitals Route.

There are a number of ‘greenways’ including the Waterford Greenway, the Limerick Greenway and the Great Western Greenway. Each of these provide a standalone scenic traffic free cycling experience of over 40km while also making up sections of EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route. There is a national website for EuroVelo 1 Ireland: https://euroveloireland.ie

The Royal Canal Greenway provides another traffic free route over 130km in length. Combined with the Old Rail Trail Greenway, which is also over 40km long, they make up a significant part of EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route.

Other new greenways are under construction or at the planning stage throughout the country and will be opened soon. Some of these are aligned with the EuroVelo routes and will be incorporated when they are completed.

There are also local sign-posted cycle routes on quiet rural roads throughout the country, some of which are circular routes that start and finish in a designated Cycle Hub Town. As well as the greenways, EuroVelo 1 also uses quiet roads along its length, in some places incorporating parts of these local sign-posted cycle routes. Details of signposted cycle routes can be found at www.sportireland.ie/outdoors/find-your-trails.

All details about travelling to Ireland and around the country with a bicycle can be found on the EuroVelo Ireland website.