The Marina and Fitzgerald's Park among favoured Cork walking spots

Researchers believe it was one of the first efforts to understand pedestrian experiences in Cork from the perspective of the most vulnerable road users

Hilary and Aidan O'Shea out walking with Daisy at the Marina in Cork, one of the city's favoured walking spots. Picture: Denis Minihane

Cork's favourite walking spots have been identified in a new survey, which aims to help improve the walking experience across the city and county.

The survey has also identified some of the barriers and obstacles, including illegal parking and dog fouling, which hinder the walking or mobility experience.