Cycling through picturesque County Cork 

Dan MacCarthy highlights two epic cycling routes that allow you to take in the Rebel County in all its glory

Tough uphill stretches are more than worth it for the spectacular views you'll enjoy on this route.

The sheer variety of cycling routes in Co Cork provides enough for the sternest of critics. From the gorgeous coastal routes of West Cork to their counterparts in east Cork, to the challenging mountainous terrain around Ballyvourney or the rolling hills and valleys around Fermoy, cyclists are really spoiled for choice.

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