Active Travel: Cabinteely Greenway Scheme

Overview

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop the “Cabinteely Greenway”, a walking, cycling, wheeling and public realm improvement scheme.

The Cabinteely Greenway aims to develop a safe, accessible, and attractive route for walking, wheeling, and cycling between Cornelscourt and Cherrywood, linking in with the wider dlr cycling network. 

Stretching for 2.3km, the Greenway will offer a route through Cabinteely Park and surrounding areas, carefully designed to sit sensitively within its environment. By upgrading and enhancing existing paths, the project will have a minimal impact on vehicular traffic while providing a high-quality, largely off-road experience for people walking, wheeling and cycling. ​

The proposed Cabinteely Greenway aims to improve active travel options for daily commutes, short local journeys and trips to nearby schools, and create more opportunities for outdoor leisure and recreation.

Following previous rounds of consultation in 2023 and 2024, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is now holding a statutory public consultation on the Cabinteely Greenway under the Part 8 planning process from 30th October to 11th December 2025.

What is the proposed route?

The scheme from end to end is approximately 2.3km in length, and the route will consist of four distinct sections:

Section A: Cornelscourt Village to Glen Lawn Drive

Section B: Glen Lawn Drive to Cabinteely Park

Section C: Cabinteely Park plus a connection to the N11 via Clonkeen Road

Section D: Brennanstown Road to Cherrywood Green Routes Network

For more information on the route and the key features, watch our fly-through video of the scheme: 
 

Why is the Greenway needed? 

• Lack of safe, accessible crossing points for people walking, wheeling and cycling along the route.
   
• Poor connectivity for pedestrians or cyclists wishing to travel from Cornelscourt through to Cabinteely Park and onto the wider Cherrywood area.
   
• Provision for those travelling on foot through these areas is disjointed, whilst provision for cyclists is non-existent.
   
• Local and national policies call for the creation of a safe network of active travel facilities, so people can choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.

What benefits will the Greenway bring? 

• Improved walking, wheeling and cycling connections between Cornelscourt and Cherrywood.

• Safer local journeys for people of all ages and abilities, especially near schools. 

• Healthier travel options for short local trips. 

• Reduced car dependency and support for climate action targets.​ 

• Enhanced accessibility to public transport.​ 

• Improved access to green spaces and nature.

What has changed since the Pre-Design Consultation in 2024?​ 

Several changes were made to the design, taking on board feedback from the previous non-statutory consultation:​ 

• Separate turning lanes at the Cornelscourt Hill / Old Bray Road junction will be retained. ​ 

• Removal of the proposed modal filter on Glen Lawn Drive. Two-way traffic will be retained. ​ 

• No changes to the current on-street parking.​ 

• New safe crossing points have been added along the route, including at Glen Lawn Drive and Brennanstown Road. ​ 

• An improved connection from the Greenway route out to the N11 has been provided along Clonkeen Road.​ 

• An Ecological Impact Assessment has been undertaken, informing route alignment, lighting design and construction planning to minimise impacts on flora, fauna and waterways. ​ 

• New traffic calming measures on Brennanstown Road to reduce traffic speeds near the proposed pedestrian crossing point.  

How to take part in the survey:

You are encouraged to use the online submission facility, but submissions will also be accepted:

• By email to info@dlrcoco.ie
   
• By post to the following address: Senior Engineer, Active Travel, Infrastructure and Climate Change Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Civic Hub, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 K6C9.

Submissions and observations should be clearly marked “Cabinteely Greenway”.

Hard copy surveys and a collection box are also available in Cabinteely Library, 
Address: Old, Bray Rd, Cabinteely, Dublin, D18 W773

Tá an suirbhé ar fáil i nGaeilge chomh maith: Cliceáil anseo chun é a íoslódáil. 

The closing date for receipt of submissions is Thursday, 11th December 2025. 

Consultation Events:

• Information Webinar:
  Date: Wednesday, 19th November 2025
  Time: 7-8pm         
  Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom
  
   
• Drop-in information event:
  Date: 25th November 2025
  Time: 4-8pm
  Venue: St Brigid’s Girls School, Cabinteely, Dublin, D18 TN66

For more information about the scheme, please visit  Cabinteely Greenway | Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council