Manly Cycleways
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Northern Beaches Cycleways
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Cycling in Manly

Exploring Manly by bicycle is a time honoured tradition and the ideal way to experience every corner of Sydney’s most beautiful coastal town. The area caters for all fitness levels and boasts over 20km of dedicated cycling paths allowing riders to easily get around without the worry about competing with traffic. Furthermore, as many of the attractions in Manly are not easily accessible by foot, cycling offers a great way to ensure you don’t miss a thing!

The popular places to ride in Manly include:

North Head - Save yourself the parking fees and take a ride up to North Head. It is Manly's most popular ride and it allows you to "get away from it all" within the native bush surroundings. With stunning views and seasonal whale sightings (June-July and October-November) the National Park is an ideal way to spend an afternoon. Along the way you will also pass some of Manly’s most iconic attractions including St Patrick's Estate, North Fort, The Sanctuary, The Quarantine Station as well as access to Collins Beach. All the roads are paved and there is a cycle path that you can follow all the way.

The Ocean Beach Front  - Is the ideal place for the whole family as it is level and has dedicated cycle paths. At the north end of the beach is Manly Lagoon. Its a stunning ride along the beachfront to get there and as is flat the entire way, it is suited to the entire family. At the south end of the beach is Shelly Beach, which is a great area for snorkeling and is actually protected from the waves making it a safer alternative for the kids to swim in.

The Manly Cove, Harbour-side - Also features dedicated cycle paths and will take you from Fairlight to Little Manly and the old Gas Works site, a popular place for families to picnic.

Manly Dam  - Manly Dam is a dam located only a few kilometres from Manly CBD, the Dam is a popular spot for picnicking or fishing. For the more adventurous cyclist the dam represents a mountain bikers dream - with off road trails winding throughout the surrounding bushland.

Freshwater Beach and Beyond - Manly is the gateway to the beautiful Northern Beaches. There are 22 beaches and 30km of pristine coastline to explore at your own leisure.

If you don't have your own bike, you can rent one from both Manly Cycles and Manly Bike Tours. Alternatively, if you are new to the area, let Manly Bike Tours take you on a guided tour of the area. They are in fact Manly's only local tour operator and can get you exclusive access into some of the area's landmark attractions.