BICYCLE PATHS
The Spit to Manly Ocean Beach
For a longer ride of around 19 km return, start at the Spit Bridge in Seaforth, continue through Balgowlah, Fairlight and Manly Lagoon and finish at Manly with views along the best beach in the world.
Start at the Spit Bridge, Seaforth and follow the on-road signs up Battle Boulevard, a steep and challenging climb, into Palmerston Place and Ponsonby Parade, Seaforth.
Turn left into Panorama Parade and right into Ross Street.
Dismount and use the pedestrian crossing at Frenchs Forest Road to link with the Seaforth to Manly Bike Path at Kempbridge Avenue.
Enjoy a leisurely ride past Balgowlah and Manly Golf Courses to Manly Lagoon near Queenscliff.
Finish with a swim or coffee with views along Manly Ocean Beach.
Seaforth to Shelley Beach
An 8 km ride and almost entirely off road. It starts from Baringa Avenue, Seaforth and via Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation takes riders to the new picnic area at Shelley Beach.
Start from Baringa Avenue in Seaforth and continue along Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation – signs along the route describe the riparian flora and fauna.
Cross Condamine Street, Balgowlah using the pedestrian crossing and follow the signs to the Manly Lagoon. On the way, see the waterside sculptures of aquatic animals and bird life.
Stop at one of Manly Beach’s many coffee shops or continue along Marine Parade (walking your bike at weekends and public holidays between 9.00am – 6.00pm) where more sculptures can be seen along the new Cabbage Tree Bay Eco Sculpture Walk.
Finish your ride at Shelly Beach with a picnic and park your bike at one of the designated bicycle parking spots opposite the amenities block. The more adventurous might wish to explore on foot the headland nature trail for superb views of the northern beaches.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking is provided at a number of major attractions along the bicycle paths including Manly Wharf, South and North Steyne Beach, Seaforth Oval, Manly Lagoon, Shelley Beach and North Harbour Reserve.
Bicycle parking is also provided in the Manly LGA, including within the CBD. A bicycle parking station, with a current capacity of 100 bicycles, is provided on the ground floor of the Whistler Street car parking station. Manly Council is to alter the current scheme, so that pass cards will be issued annually, with an annual fee. More spaces will become available. This will provide a convenient and lockable store for bicycles within Manly CBD. Cyclists using this facility are provided an increased level of security and the added benefit of storing their bikes out of the rain.
For a longer ride of around 19 km return, start at the Spit Bridge in Seaforth, continue through Balgowlah, Fairlight and Manly Lagoon and finish at Manly with views along the best beach in the world.
Start at the Spit Bridge, Seaforth and follow the on-road signs up Battle Boulevard, a steep and challenging climb, into Palmerston Place and Ponsonby Parade, Seaforth.
Turn left into Panorama Parade and right into Ross Street.
Dismount and use the pedestrian crossing at Frenchs Forest Road to link with the Seaforth to Manly Bike Path at Kempbridge Avenue.
Enjoy a leisurely ride past Balgowlah and Manly Golf Courses to Manly Lagoon near Queenscliff.
Finish with a swim or coffee with views along Manly Ocean Beach.
Seaforth to Shelley Beach
An 8 km ride and almost entirely off road. It starts from Baringa Avenue, Seaforth and via Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation takes riders to the new picnic area at Shelley Beach.
Start from Baringa Avenue in Seaforth and continue along Burnt Bridge Creek Deviation – signs along the route describe the riparian flora and fauna.
Cross Condamine Street, Balgowlah using the pedestrian crossing and follow the signs to the Manly Lagoon. On the way, see the waterside sculptures of aquatic animals and bird life.
Stop at one of Manly Beach’s many coffee shops or continue along Marine Parade (walking your bike at weekends and public holidays between 9.00am – 6.00pm) where more sculptures can be seen along the new Cabbage Tree Bay Eco Sculpture Walk.
Finish your ride at Shelly Beach with a picnic and park your bike at one of the designated bicycle parking spots opposite the amenities block. The more adventurous might wish to explore on foot the headland nature trail for superb views of the northern beaches.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking is provided at a number of major attractions along the bicycle paths including Manly Wharf, South and North Steyne Beach, Seaforth Oval, Manly Lagoon, Shelley Beach and North Harbour Reserve.
Bicycle parking is also provided in the Manly LGA, including within the CBD. A bicycle parking station, with a current capacity of 100 bicycles, is provided on the ground floor of the Whistler Street car parking station. Manly Council is to alter the current scheme, so that pass cards will be issued annually, with an annual fee. More spaces will become available. This will provide a convenient and lockable store for bicycles within Manly CBD. Cyclists using this facility are provided an increased level of security and the added benefit of storing their bikes out of the rain.
Balgowlah Heights Scenic Tour
This on-road ride links the Seaforth to Shelley Beach Bike Path to the scenic attractions of Dobroyd Heights and Tania Park in Balgowlah Heights while keeping to the lightly trafficked streets and avoiding undue hill climbing as much as possible.
Start at Pitt Street Balgowlah at the eastern end of the Seaforth to Shelley Beach Bike Path, or pick up this route anywhere along Woodland Street, Balgowlah or at Balgowlah Heights.
Cross Balgowlah Road (take care as it is busy) and proceed up Woodland Street North to Sydney Road – this is a steady climb and not too steep.
Cross Sydney Road at the traffic lights and proceed downhill along Woodland Street South – take care at the roundabout intersection at White Street – our first Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, lived in the large house on the southeast corner of the roundabout.
At Lower Beach Street, turn left, and then first right into Bungaloe Avenue, a gradual easy climb.
Cross Ernest Street and cycle or walk for a short climb and then turn left back into Woodland Street.
Turn left into Bareena Drive, Balgowlah Heights – on the corner is the Balgowlah Heights Bowling Club.
Continue along Bareena Road to join the Dobroyd Point Scenic ride at Tania Park.
This on-road ride links the Seaforth to Shelley Beach Bike Path to the scenic attractions of Dobroyd Heights and Tania Park in Balgowlah Heights while keeping to the lightly trafficked streets and avoiding undue hill climbing as much as possible.
Start at Pitt Street Balgowlah at the eastern end of the Seaforth to Shelley Beach Bike Path, or pick up this route anywhere along Woodland Street, Balgowlah or at Balgowlah Heights.
Cross Balgowlah Road (take care as it is busy) and proceed up Woodland Street North to Sydney Road – this is a steady climb and not too steep.
Cross Sydney Road at the traffic lights and proceed downhill along Woodland Street South – take care at the roundabout intersection at White Street – our first Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, lived in the large house on the southeast corner of the roundabout.
At Lower Beach Street, turn left, and then first right into Bungaloe Avenue, a gradual easy climb.
Cross Ernest Street and cycle or walk for a short climb and then turn left back into Woodland Street.
Turn left into Bareena Drive, Balgowlah Heights – on the corner is the Balgowlah Heights Bowling Club.
Continue along Bareena Road to join the Dobroyd Point Scenic ride at Tania Park.