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A NEW GREENWAY has opened in Dublin which will offer never-before-seen views of Dublin Bay and Clontarf.
The Dublin Port Tolka Estuary Greenway is a new shared cycling and pedestrian route which joins EastPoint Business Park to the Ferry Terminals and runs along the perimeter of the northern port lands.
Developed by the Dublin Port Company, it forms part of the Dublin Coastal Trail which runs from Skerries in the north to Killiney in the south.
A collection of mature Pine, Willow and Sycamore trees are preserved along the newly opened route, alongside additional planting of over 200 large trees and over 5,000 smaller woodland trees and native wildflowers.
The new greenway also sought to preserve the port’s history, with seating along the greenway reusing granite from the Alexandra Basin which dates back to the 19th century.
Cyclists and pedestrians can access the Greenway at its EastPoint Business Park entrance, a short walk from the EastPoint stop on the N4 bus route.
The route can also be accessed from the Ferry Terminals via the Terminal 2 building operated by Stena Line, in close proximity to the Terminal 1 building operated by Irish Ferries and Isle of Man Ferries.
The second section of the Greenway, which will be completed in 2026, will bring the route to the most Eastern point of Dublin Port.
And to the west, the Greenway will link the Port to Athlone via the Royal Canal and Clontarf Greenways in Q2 2025, when works are completed on Phase 3 of the Royal Canal Greenway.
Launching the greenway today, Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless noted that it offers a new view of Dublin Bay and a brand-new amenity for future generations to enjoy.
The chief executive of Dublin Port Barry O’Connell added that the greenway allows the public to “see Dublin Bay like never before”, while the head of Dublin at Fáilte Ireland Liz Halpin said it offers an exciting way for visitors to experience Dublin’s coastline.
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A great new way to enjoy the great outdoors.
The new Greenway between omeath in Louth and Newry has opened recently too! They did an absolutely spectacular job I must admit. Lovely views and you can now walk or cycle all the way from Carlingford to Newry without having to step on any dangerous roads. Very nicely done
The photos look fantastic, can’t wait to try it out
Ran along it last Sunday and it’s a lovely walk/cycle/run out along the port,lovely views along clontarf and broken up by nice benches to have a rest if needed,well done to all involved I’m sure it’ll keep many a Dubliner fit and healthy for years to come!!
Need as much wide cycle lanes as possible and anyone parking on a cycle lane should be banned from driving for 5 years.
@Sergej Simonov: life in prison even
@Sergej Simonov: maybe bring back the death penalty?
@smatrix mantra:
@Sergej Simonov: sure many cyclists keep using the footpaths, no need for cycle lanes if their not gong to use them
@Sergej Simonov: and any cyclist going through red lights should have their bike confiscated
When there are good news, no point in complaining, so well done to everyone who delivered this. Maybe we’re getting closer to a much more European feel, if only a good a simple coffee shop or two will also be brought to the area will be perfect.
Looks great
The real question being can you fish it?
More wasted money.
@Rafa C: I don’t believe such programs are a waste of money. They will enhance the lives of those who use them. Maybe you could invest an hour or two before casting judgement?
@Rafa C: maybe bring back the death penalty?
@Rafa C: you don’t live it Dublin so why bother with the comment
@Rafa C: absolutely not, it’s money well spent on a facility to be enjoyed for decades to come.
Somewhere new to bring the dog to crap…
Alexander basin was part of sublingual history and is still the only place of maintenance for small commercial ships. This green way is just virtue signaling as usual
Sorry Dublin’s not sublingual
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