Its just over 2km long, but Dublin Ports new Tolka Estuary Greenway is being talked about a lot, and some people are wondering how to get there. The main entrance to the greenway is via Eastpoint Business Park on Alfie Byrne Road between East Wall and Clontarf.Regardless of whether youre cycling or walking, youll go along Eastpoint Causeway and past the security hut into Eastpoint Business Park. Once past the security hut, people cycling will go straight on along the internal roads of the business park, and people walking turn left and use the old and narrow coastal path within the business park (which is not wide enough for cycling).Public Transport (mainly without a bike)Dublin Ports greenway is one of the best-connected greenways to public transport. The options include: Note: Only the train services carry full-sized bicycles; the bus services listed only carry covered folding bicycles).N4 orbital bus route: Goes from Blanchardstown to The Point Village and stops outside the Eastpoint Business Park. The route goes via Finglas, Glasnevin, DCU and Clontarf. Dart: Clontarf Road Dart station is around 10 minutes walk to the Eastpoint Causeway. When leaving the station, turn right and follow the bus-only route to the Alfie Byrne Road.NEW! N2 orbital bus route: The new N2 bus route started operating today from Heuston Station to Clontarf Road Station. It serves areas such as Stoneybatter, Blackhorse Avenue, Nephin Road, Broombridge, Ballyboggan Road, Old Finglas Road, Griffith Avenue, Marino/Fairview. Once at the Dart station, use the bus-only road to the Alfie Byrne Road. Same as from the Dart, its about a 10 minute walk to the Eastpoint Causeway.Luas Red line: Switch to the N4 Orbital at Spencer Dock (walk around the corner to New Wapping Street) or at The Point Village (North Wall Ave).Docklands Station (closed at weekends): Walk directly via East Wall or walk about 5 minutes to New Wapping Street and get on the N4 orbital bus.53 Ferryport bus route: This route, which starts at Talbot St, is not very frequent, but itll give you a unique starting point from the ferry port and walking back to that end of the greenway! The 53 also stops at West Road in East Wall, which is a short walk to the Eastpoint Causeway.151 bus route: 151 runs from Balgaddy Road in Lucan to East Road in East Wall, via Grange Castle, Clondalkin, Long Mile Road, Crumlin Road, Dolphins Barn, Patricks Cathedral, Eden Quay. From East Road, you can switch to N4 or walk to the It is possible to walk from East Wall to the greenway entrance on Bond Road, but this requires walking on the footpath across from the entrance to the Port Tunnel (part of the M50 motorway) and across the main vehicular entrance to Dublin Port. It is even more strongly recommended not to cycle this route to the greenway.By bikeIn addition to being well connected by public transport, the greenway is also relatively well connected to cycle routes, which are a mix of low-traffic or mostly segregated.It will also be much better connected when the Clontarf to City Centre Cycle route is finished and even more so when the Royal Canal Greenway is finished.S2S North, Dublin Bay cycle route: The S2S North starts at Sutten Cross entrance to Eastpoint Business Park is on the Alfie Byrne Road, which is on the southern end of the northern section of the Dublin Bay cycle route.Via Fairview Park: You can cycle along the short section of the River Tolka Greenway in the park to a new crossing of the Alfie Byrne Road and along the extended cycle path on that road to the Eastpoint Causeway.Via the Clontarf to City Centre route: Warning: This cycle route is under construction and is not fully open yet, so cycling in the bus lane for sections may be needed for now. Even on sections which are mostly finished, small sections may also be closed for localised snag works.Via the Royal Canal Greenway (Docklands to North Strand Road section): From the Docklands, you can connect to the Clontarf to City Centre route (see warning above) at North Strand Road and then onto the River Tolka Greenway in Fairview Park.Via the Grand Canal Cycleway: The Grand Canal route links to greenway via Grand Canal Quay and Grand Canal Square, over the Samuel Beckett Bridge and along the Royal Canal Greenway and onto the Clontarf Route and the Fairview Park route as above.Dart: Clontarf Road Dart Station is the nearest Dart station, but note that it can be tricky with bicycles as the station is elevated, and the lifts are often out-of-order. From Howth: With a bollard-protected cycle lane most of the way from Howth Dart station to the S2S North as above, you can make a longer cycle nearly all off-road.Via Griffith Ave: From the lightly segregated Griffith Ave route you can avoid the busy Malahide Roadby cycling via the quieter streets in Marino an then onto the Clontarf to City Centre route as far as the Alfie Byrne Road.MAIN IMAGE: Dublin Port, MAP: IrishCycle.com