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Always on the look-out for places to cycle safely in Kerry, it was only a matter of finding time a dry, warm day to experience the Tralee to Fenit Greenway. But it was worth the wait.
START POINT
Built on the route of an old railway line, the greenway was opened in 2022. There are a number of access points both in Tralee and along the route. There is free parking at the Greenway Car Park beside Kerry FC’s pitch at Mounthawk.
However, the official start point in Tralee town centre is on busy Oakpark Road, around the corner from An Sean Mhuileann apartments. There is no parking here so instead use one of the many paid parking sites in Tralee town centre.
GREENWAY ROUTE
From Oakpark Road, the greenway runs along the back of An Sean Mhuileann and Dunnes Stores NCR where it exits onto an equally busy Upper Rock Street. Thankfully, there are traffic lights here where you can travel by the small retail car park and re-enter the greenway by the Top Part shop.
Cycle on for a few minutes where housing estates will line either side of the route. On this section, you will find the Greenway Car Park.
In another few minutes, the greenway reaches Bracker O’Regan Road where there are further traffic lights. From this point on, it’s a free run into Fenit via a number of bridges and underpasses.
Private land runs alongside the greenway. Green chicane gates, to slow down greenway traffic, are placed on the route close to the owners’ access points.
If travelling towards Fenit, the Sliabh Mish mountain range and the Tralee to Dingle road are on the left-hand side. At once the wind strengthens against you, Tralee Bay and Fenit Pier come into view. It isn’t long before you begin to smell the bay’s salty air.
Awaiting greenway users at the end point is Fenit’s Blue Flag beach and all of Fenit’s amenities.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Tralee to Fenit Greenway makes for a delightful cycle. It is well-maintained, clean, safe, and has some benches to rest along the way. The biodiversity along the whole route is varied, and the scenery becomes more picturesque as the route progresses towards Fenit.
While it’s not a strenuous cycle, it’s an invigorating work-out of approximately 14km one-way. It is one of the best things to do in the Tralee area if visiting.
We were delighted to see so many people of every age make use of the greenway between Tralee town centre and Bracker O’Regan Road. Long may the greenway benefit locals and tourists alike.
TRALEE TO FENIT GREENWAY: FAQS
Discover Kerry has an excellent post answering greenway FAQs.
The 278 LocalLink bus runs between Tralee and Fenit. This service is ideal for those who want to walk the greenway one-way and use public transport for the return journey.
If you require accommodation in Tralee or Fenit, I recommend booking.com for a comprehensive selection.
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