Excursion à vélo d’une journée de Cork à Killumney

Roll out from Cork city centre, Ireland’s lively “Rebel City,” and follow the River Lee west past UCC. Pick up the cycle lanes along Western/Model Farm Road toward Ballincollig; if you fancy a break, detour into Ballincollig Regional Park by the river. Continue on the old Macroom road (R608) and then peel onto quiet local lanes for the last stretch into Killumney, a small village in the Ovens area that was once served by the Cork–Macroom railway.

It’s about 22 km with roughly 250 m of climbing. Most of it is smooth asphalt on quiet roads and cycleways, with a short busier section as you leave the city. Expect gentle rollers and a highest point around 140 m—nothing too steep, just steady spins.

Pre-ride, the English Market in Cork is a top spot for snacks; at the finish you’ll get a calm rural vibe and easy links toward Ovens and the Lee Valley.