The Dublin Port-Tolka Estuary Greenway will allow people to travel between ferry terminals within the port by bike. It will also become available as part of a new greenway.
The route, which is almost 2.5km long, begins at the East Point Business Park near East Wall and runs into the Ferry Terminals within Dublin Port, allowing those traveling by bike or on foot to access the area safely.
The greenway follows the port’s perimeter on land previously used as a city landfill and, more recently, occupied by trees and trailer yards.
It will also give cyclists and walkers access to never-seen-before views of Dublin Bay, Clontarf, Bull Island, and Howth Head.
This is the first phase of a two-part project. The following section, set to open in 2026, will connect the northern area of the port to its easternmost point.
Speaking to RTÉ about the project, Lar Joye, Heritage Director of Dublin Port, said the initiative is part of a broader plan to transform Dublin Port into a public amenity.
He explained that it was part of a commitment to open the Port as part of a "Port-City integration."
He added that they had created a direct link between the two ferry companies and cyclists and pedestrians, allowing locals to visit the Port and see how it operates.
"Beforehand, this would have been just the edge of the port. You would have had some trees, but it was an area that nobody could come into because there was a large number of yards around this area,’ he said.
Minister of State James Lawless TD has today launched the Dublin Port Tolka Estuary Greenway, a new shared cycling and pedestrian route🌳 https://t.co/DUQPzUXzC0 pic.twitter.com/FX2tXdKbLD
— Dublin Port (@DublinPortCo) September 26, 2024
Caroline O’Keeffe, Dublin Manager for Fáilte Ireland, noted that the greenway will be integrated into the "Dublin Coastal Trail," connecting Dublin’s north and south sides.
She explained that the trail runs from Skerries to Killiney but would "ultimately include all the greenways."
The greenway includes information points highlighting the area’s local history and landscapes, providing an educational experience for visitors. It also offers access to a nearby retail outlet, including public toilet facilities.
Dublin Port welcomes up to €40 billion of trade annually and handles 80% of all containerized freight into Ireland.
Over the next 15 years, the port hopes to have 15km of greenway running through its lands.
*This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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