The Spit to Manly Beach

For a longer ride of around 19 km return, start at the Spit Bridge in Seaforth, continue through Baglowlah, 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.