Tralee - Fenit Greenway
If you ever only cycle one greenway in Ireland, don't miss out on experiencing the Tralee to Fenit greenway. Try to do it on a sunny day when the views can be seen in all their glory. It is majestic.
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The Tralee to Fenit greenway follows an old railway line along the north coast of Tralee Bay with the stunning views across the bay to the Dingle Peninsula. The distance is 13.5Kms of off-road cycle way and a walking path. The underfoot conditions for cycling are perfect with a perfect tarmac/asphalt surface. It is very flat, see the profile below.
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The greenway starts in Tralee town opposite the Railway station (Casement Railway Station) on the Oakfield Road (R878), see Map Tralee Fenit page. The greenway heads north-west out of the town before heading west past Spa, Cotters Bend and Kilfenora before reaching Fenit Harbour.
The greenway was opened in 2022 after the the original railway line had been finally abandoned in 2014. In early 2017, CIE, the state railway company, divested both the Tralee Fenit and North Kerry railways to Kerry County Council making it possible to develop the greenways in Kerry.
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The route ends at Fenit Harbour. There is parking at the end of the greenway in Fenit village as well as cafes, restaurants and accommodation if you wish to stay.​​​​
There is a beautiful coastal walk from Fenit beach with magnificent scenery.
One can cycle (slowly) as far as the end of the tarred track.
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For a much longer walk, see the Fenit Coastal Walk, a 9 Km walk that is a circular walk around Fenit Island.
It may be possible to cycle to Fenit island. But not having done it, I cannot recommend it here. Do not attempt cycling or walking in poor weather and only do so in low tide.
From Fenit village one can cycle out on the causeway to the harbour itself and view the statue of Brendan the Navigator, a beehive stone hut and an example of an Ogham stone, a very early form of writing.
The Chonky Trundlers are a fun couple who like to hike and create videos. This video gives a real sense of the greenway, enjoy the Chonky Trundlers' Hike 2023 here.
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The RTE programme Tracks and Trails also features Ursula Jacob (famous Irish Camogie player) walking the Tralee to Fenit greenway, enjoy the video of the Tralee to Fenit from Tracks and Trails here.
