Dublin Port Greenway
Overview
The Dublin Port Greenway is a dedicated cycle and pedestrian route along the northern perimeter of the Port overlooking the Tolka Estuary. The Greenway is a celebration of an area of the Port that has never been accessed by the public before and offers users magnificent views of Dublin Bay and Clontarf. The route includes three discovery points where you can rest up after a walk, run or cycle. A highlight for Dubliners and tourists alike are interpretative panels at each discovery point that explore Dublin’s rich history as a port city. Along with getting some exercise, visitors can learn something new about the historic city. Visitors can currently avail of a 2.2-kilometre-long route, this route will expand to 3.2km in future to include an extension to the easternmost edge of the port connecting to the terminal ferry building.
Bond Road – Terminal Road South
The access point for the Greenway is located just off Bond Road. Car parking facilities are limited so it is recommended that you travel by public transport or active travel modes – a bike stand is located on Promenade Road in front of the new Custom House. The opening stretch is a calm, tree lined route where carefully designed planting softens the industrial landscape, offering moments of shade, colour and seasonal change for walkers and cyclists. The path then opens to the waterside offering spectacular views across to Clontarf as you reach Discovery Point 1. Continue your journey along the waterside passing Discovery Points 2 and 3 before the path ends at the Terminal Road South directly opposite the passenger ferry terminal.
Continuing your journey
The Greenway boasts an enviable collection of mature Pine, Willow and Sycamore trees that are preserved along the route. In addition to these, Dublin Port Company has carried out extensive planting of over 200 large trees and over 5,000 smaller woodland trees and native wildflowers that have encouraged pollinators and created new shelter and nesting sites for birdlife and insects. The Greenway is equipped with a special lighting system to consider wildlife.
The route is located on the edge of the Dublin Bay Biosphere. Dublin Bay is full of the sounds of birds throughout the year particularly the call of the gull. You might also hear Brent Geese, the Bar-Tailed Godwit, Common Terns and even rarer Artic Terns who have been flying back and forth from the Port to Antarctica for over two decades now. Visitors can experience this rich biodiversity and engage in some bird watching from the path itself. Respecting signage and keeping to the trail are essential, especially in sensitive coastal zones where disturbance could impact feeding and roosting birds.
Code of Conduct
To keep our greenways welcoming and safe for all users—walkers, cyclists, families, and wildlife alike—please review our Code of Conduct before you go.
Read Code of ConductGetting There
Whether you’re travelling by train, bus, or car, use these tools to plan your route.
Common Questions
There are a number of entry points along the route, including: Alfie Byrne Road via East Point Business Park, Bond Road, Dublin Port, Passenger Ferry Terminal 2 (Stenaline) and Terminal Road South Dublin Port
The Luas Red Line to the Point Village is close by and the Dublin Bus network and Dart to Clontarf Rd station are close by. The nearest public transport connections are the N4 bus on the Alfie Byrne Road and the Clontarf DART.
Further details of these services are available at https://www.transportforireland.ie/
There is limited car parking in Dublin Port. Two disabled parking bays are provided in the carpark at entrance to New Customs House off Promenade Road.
Yes, there are EV chargers within the Circle K on the Promenade Road beside the route with other charging stations in Clontarf DART Station and in the Point Village.
The entire route is smooth. There is a small detour off the main route (a woodland pathway) which does have a gravel surface finish.
No water fountain facilities are available on the route.
Bike parking is available close to Discovery Point 2 on the Promenade Road in front of the new Custom House.
There are no bike repair stations located along this route.
Bikes may be available from shared bike operators such as Bleeper, Moby and Dublin Bikes. There are no stations located at Dublin Port but there are some stations within 2km of the Port e.g., Point Village – further details can be found online.
Any reference to specific bike hire operators should not be regarded as a recommendation for their services.
Rest facilities are located at regular intervals along the route.
There are no public toilets along this route however there are toilet facilities available at the Circle K Dublin Port service station for customers. This station is accessible midway through the route near Discovery Point 2.
There are no playgrounds located along this route.
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