Bike paths in Sydney

{{Short description|none}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}} {{Use Australian English|date=November 2019}} {{multiple issues| {{more citations needed|date=August 2025}} {{primary sources|date=August 2025}} {{Travel guide|date=August 2025}} {{Overly detailed|date=August 2025}} }} [[File:Bike path in Birrong Oct 2012.jpg|thumb|300px|A bike path in the suburb of [[Birrong]]]] '''Bike paths in Sydney''', [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]], vary widely, with the majority either shared cycle and pedestrian paths or on road paths,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bigyak.net.au/trails/biketrails.html |title=Australian Bike Trails in Google Maps}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bigyak.net.au/bike/bike.html#melgel |title=Australian Bike Trails in Google Earth |access-date=11 January 2012 |archive-date=12 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012073245/http://www.bigyak.net.au/bike/bike.html#melgel |url-status=dead }}</ref> and a small number of separated [[cycleway]]s. In 2009 ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' reported that "Sydney's cycleways are not so much an organised network as a fragmented collection of winding paths and half-finished ideas. Most were built or designed when cycling was viewed as a pleasant pastime rather than a practical form of travel and are now poorly suited to commuting."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/roads-to-nowhere-leave-cyclists-fuming-20090426-ajd2.html |title=Roads to nowhere leave cyclists fuming |date=27 April 2009 |work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |last=Bibby |first=Paul |access-date=3 December 2016 }}</ref>

Thousands of cyclist ride to or from [[Sydney central business district]] on an average day, via the [[Sydney Harbour Bridge]], [[Anzac Bridge]], [[Anzac Parade, Sydney|Anzac Parade]] cycleways and other routes.<ref name="Sydney data">{{cite web |url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/programs/walking-and-cycling-program/walking-and-cycling-counts |title=Walking and cycling counts |date=13 April 2022 |publisher=Transport for New South Wales }}</ref>

In July 2020, in response to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], two pop up cycleways were complete in the City of Sydney.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://transportnsw.info/news/2020/sydneys-new-pop-up-cycleways-help-you-ride-to-work|title = Sydney's new pop-up cycleways help you ride to work | date=23 September 2020 }}</ref> These are part of [[Transport for NSW]]'s COVID Safe Travel Plan with about 20&nbsp;km of cycleways being designated in [[Randwick]], [[Parramatta]] and Sydney CBD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://transportnsw.info/covid-19|title = COVID-19: Travel advice and information}}</ref>

See [[Cycling in Sydney#Maps and routes|this section]] for web-based maps.

== Sydney cycleways network == The [[City of Sydney]] is progressively building an increasing network of {{convert|220|km}} separated cycleways, shared paths and other infrastructure in and adjacent to the [[Sydney central business district|central business district]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/strategies-action-plans/cycling-strategy-and-action-plan |title=Cycling strategy and action plan |date=13 April 2022 |publisher=City of Sydney }}</ref>

The council lists the following popular rides:<ref>{{cite map |url=https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1uu263woMng-oCgdfFb6apDfEhE8&ll=-33.891578353851195%2C151.18996225134276&z=14 |title=Sydney Rides Guides |publisher=[[Google Maps]] |access-date=16 December 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/walks-drives-rides/self-guided-bike-rides |title=Self guided bicycle rides in Sydney|publisher=[[City of Sydney|Sydney City Council]] }}{{dead link|date=August 2025}}</ref> * Sydney Foreshore Loop{{spaced endash}} a {{convert|13|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} loop circuit linking [[Balmain, New South Wales|Balmain]], [[Glebe, New South Wales|Glebe]], [[Pyrmont, New South Wales|Pyrmont]], [[Dawes Point]] and [[Circular Quay]] * Markets Circuit{{spaced endash}} a {{convert|13|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} ride linking [[The Rocks, New South Wales|The Rocks]], [[Haymarket, New South Wales|Haymarket]], Glebe, [[Darlington, New South Wales|Darlington]], [[Surry Hills]] and {{NSWcity|Paddington}} * Quirky Sydney Ride{{spaced endash}} a {{convert|13|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} ride linking [[Eveleigh]], [[Newtown, New South Wales|Newtown]], [[Marrickville]] and {{NSWcity|St Peters}} * Sporting Sights Ride{{spaced endash}} a loop circuit from [[Sydney Football Stadium (2022)|Sydney Football Stadium]], {{NSWcity|Centennial Park}} and {{NSWcity|Moore Park}} * Parks and Gardens Circuit #1{{spaced endash}} a {{convert|13|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} ride linking the [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney|Royal Botanic Gardens]] with Victoria Park via [[Martin Place]], Surry Hills, [[Darling Harbour]], Pyrmont and [[Wentworth Park]] * Parks and Gardens Circuit #2{{spaced endash}} linking [[Prince Alfred Park]] with Victoria Park * Inner-East Art Ride{{spaced endash}} an {{convert|8.5|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} ride including {{NSWcity|Waterloo}}, Surry Hills, [[The Domain, Sydney|The Domain]] and [[Mrs Macquarie's Chair]] * Three Creeks Ride{{spaced endash}} a {{convert|6.7|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} loop circuit from Glebe, {{NSWcity|Annandale|Camperdown}} and [[Orphan School Creek]] * [[The Bay Run|Bay Run]] and Hawthorne Canal Ride{{spaced endash}} an {{convert|8.8|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} loop circuit including Robson Park, [[Hawthorne Canal]] Reserve, Leichhardt Park, King George Park, and Brett Park<ref name="The Bay Run">{{cite web |url=http://cdn.sydneycycleways.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Bay_Run_Hawthorne_Canal.pdf |title=Bay Ride & Hawthorne Canal Ride |work=www.sydneycycleways.net |publisher=[[City of Sydney]] |access-date=16 December 2016 }}</ref><ref name=Leichhardt/><ref name=finder/> * Two Ducks Family Ride{{spaced endash}} a {{convert|6.5|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} ride from [[Sydney Park]] to Moore Park via Alexandria Park

== Bike paths along freeways and tollways == A number of freeways and tollways have been constructed with dedicated separate bicycle paths built alongside.

=== Gore Hill and Epping Road cycleways === {{main|Gore Hill and Epping Road cycleways}} The [[Gore Hill and Epping Road cycleways]] comprise two conjoined shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians with a total length of {{convert|8.4|km}} from the east and west of the [[North Shore (Sydney)|lower north shore]]. The cycleways are generally aligned with the [[Gore Hill Freeway]] and [[Epping Road]] respectively. The eastern terminus of the cycleways is in [[Naremburn]], while the western terminus is in [[North Ryde]].<ref>{{cite map |url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/-33.9565459,150.8755768/-33.9309106,150.8678309/@-33.9289661,150.8655371,17.78z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e1 |title=19 Merrenburn Avenue, Naremburn NSW 2065 to Wicks Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 |publisher=[[Google Maps]] |date=2016 |access-date=9 December 2016}}</ref> In the twelve months to February 2014, between 400 and 500 cyclists used the cycleway at Merrenburn Avenue on an average weekday.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

=== M2 cycleway === {{main|M2 cycleway}} The M2 cycleway is a predominately on road {{convert|22|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Sydney+Olympic+Park+NSW+2127/South+Wentworthville,+New+South+Wales/@-33.8243694,150.9878627,18.12z/data=!4m44!4m43!1m35!1m1!1s0x6b12a4b8ce599c85:0x5017d681632bac0!2m2!1d151.06488!2d-33.84801!3m4!1m2!1d151.0486502!2d-33.8462529!3s0x6b12a4aa8d26b287:0x6da177c49116d2e0!3m4!1m2!1d151.0437024!2d-33.8434196!3s0x6b12a3544be2b629:0x76a16c12f8528e8e!3m4!1m2!1d151.0433498!2d-33.8434139!3s0x6b12a35445da1cdf:0x8469a05d390ce461!3m4!1m2!1d150.993132!2d-33.827044!3s0x6b12a2d13c8c01b7:0x13017d67e57e9361!3m4!1m2!1d150.9878813!2d-33.8247802!3s0x6b12a2cfd254168b:0xa64fcda7dae07bc6!3m4!1m2!1d150.9875419!2d-33.824312!3s0x6b12a2cfb90c82a3:0x8076ecbf00b55d6d!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b12a2b6e6e21149:0x5017d681632cb70!2m2!1d150.96541!2d-33.82344!3e1 |title=Northwest Transitway, Glenwood NSW 2768 to 16 Epping Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 |publisher=[[Google Maps]] |date=2016 |access-date=10 December 2016 }}</ref> [[cycleway]] generally aligned with the [[M2 Hills Motorway|M2 motorway]] in the [[Hills District, New South Wales|Hills District]] of Sydney. The eastern terminus of the cycleway is in North Ryde and the north-western terminus is in {{NSWcity|Seven Hills}}. As the M2 does not have a separate cycle lane or path, the cycleway comprises the breakdown lane of the roadway.

Cycling access was removed in 2010 during construction work to upgrade the M2. During that time, cyclists were required to use an alternate route on suburban streets that was {{convert|5|km}} longer, steeper and slower.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hillsmotorway.com.au/files/M2_Upgrade_Cyclist_route_during_construction.pdf |title=M2 Upgrade Cyclist route during construction |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064457/http://www.hillsmotorway.com.au/files/M2_Upgrade_Cyclist_route_during_construction.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016 |publisher=[[Transurban]]}}</ref> The design of the alternative route was criticised due to safety concerns.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.pushon.com.au/?p=295 |title=Official Response to M2 Upgrade Alternative Cycle Route |journal=Pushon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216154431/http://www.pushon.com.au/?p=295 |archive-date=16 February 2011 |url-status=dead |publisher=Bicycle NSW |access-date=24 August 2013 }}</ref> In August 2013 access was restored westbound from Delhi Road to Windsor Road. Citybound access was restored only for the section from Windsor Road to Pennant Hills Road due to work to stabilise the embankment near the eastbound lanes at Marsfield.<ref>[http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadprojects/projects/building_sydney_motorways/m2/m2_upgrade/ NSW Transport Road Projects] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130824032044/http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadprojects/projects/building_sydney_motorways/m2/m2_upgrade/ |date=2013-08-24 }}</ref> There is an alternate route citybound.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hillsm2.com.au/files/alt_cycle_route_stage3.pdf |title=M2 citybound alternate route |publisher=[[Transurban]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041342/http://www.hillsm2.com.au/files/alt_cycle_route_stage3.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref>

As a result of the construction of the [[NorthConnex]] cycleway access to the M2 both east and westbound between Pennant Hills Road and Windsor Road was removed with effect from February 2012 adding a further {{convert|7|km}} via a detour route, with work expected to be completed by late 2018.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://northconnex.com.au/docs/default-source/news/cn-r-cn-r-ncxco-0241-n0145-notification_-pennant-hills-road-eb-cycleway-closure_final-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=8 |title=Hills M2 Motorway – Bicycle diversion route |work=[[NorthConnex]] |publisher=Lendlease Bouygues Joint Venture |date=12 September 2016 |access-date=10 December 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/policy-and-campaigns/3862/ |title=Detour you way to fitness on the Hills M2 |publisher=Bycycle Network |date=28 January 2016 |access-date=10 December 2016 }}</ref>

The M2 cycleway connects to the M7 cycleway at Seven Hills at its north-western terminus and to the Gore Hill and Epping Road cycleways at North Ryde at its eastern terminus.

=== M4 cycleway=== {{main|M4 cycleway}} The M4 cycleway is a {{convert|15|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}}<ref name="google maps">{{cite map |url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/-37.8236276,144.8484442/-37.8510137,144.7513372/@-37.8617721,144.7266799,14.27z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e1 |title=Australia Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 to 108 Old Prospect Road, South Wentworthville NSW 2145 |publisher=[[Google Maps]] |date=2016 |access-date=5 December 2016}}</ref> [[shared use path]] for [[cycling|cyclists]] and [[pedestrian]]s that is generally aligned with the [[M4 Motorway (Sydney)|M4 Motorway]]. The eastern terminus of the cycleway is in the Sydney Olympic Park, while the western terminus is in [[South Wentworthville]].<ref name=finder>{{cite web |url=http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/bicycles/cyclewayfinder/index.html |title=Cycleway Finder |edition=Version 3 |work=[[Roads & Maritime Services]] |publisher=Government of New South Wales |date=2016 |access-date=4 December 2016 |archive-date=29 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229181959/http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/bicycles/cyclewayfinder/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In the twelve months to February 2014, between 30 and 40 cyclists used the M4 cycleway at {{NSWcity|Holroyd}} West on an average weekday.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

=== M5 cycleway === {{main|M5 cycleway}} The M5 cycleway is a predominately on road {{convert|30|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}}<ref>{{cite map |url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Sydney+Olympic+Park+NSW+2127/South+Wentworthville,+New+South+Wales/@-33.8243694,150.9878627,18.12z/data=!4m44!4m43!1m35!1m1!1s0x6b12a4b8ce599c85:0x5017d681632bac0!2m2!1d151.06488!2d-33.84801!3m4!1m2!1d151.0486502!2d-33.8462529!3s0x6b12a4aa8d26b287:0x6da177c49116d2e0!3m4!1m2!1d151.0437024!2d-33.8434196!3s0x6b12a3544be2b629:0x76a16c12f8528e8e!3m4!1m2!1d151.0433498!2d-33.8434139!3s0x6b12a35445da1cdf:0x8469a05d390ce461!3m4!1m2!1d150.993132!2d-33.827044!3s0x6b12a2d13c8c01b7:0x13017d67e57e9361!3m4!1m2!1d150.9878813!2d-33.8247802!3s0x6b12a2cfd254168b:0xa64fcda7dae07bc6!3m4!1m2!1d150.9875419!2d-33.824312!3s0x6b12a2cfb90c82a3:0x8076ecbf00b55d6d!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b12a2b6e6e21149:0x5017d681632cb70!2m2!1d150.96541!2d-33.82344!3e1 |title=15 Marsh Street, Arncliffe NSW 2205 to Camden Valley Way, Prestons NSW 2170 |publisher=[[Google Maps]] |date=2016 |access-date=10 December 2016 }}</ref> cycleway generally aligned with the M5 motorway in south-western Sydney. The eastern terminus of the cycleway is in {{NSWcity|Arncliffe}} where it connects with the [[Cooks River cycleway]]. The southwestern terminus of the cycleway is in {{NSWcity|Prestons}} where is connects with the M7 cycleway. The cycleway does not have a separate cycle lane or path, instead cyclists use the breakdown lane. {{As of|2016|June}}, due road to works near the King Georges Road interchange, the breakdown lane is closed and cyclists must exit and ride through back streets. There is an off-road shared cyclepath that runs from Bexley Road in [[Kingsgrove]] to Belmore Road in {{NSWcity|Riverwood}}, but it is not well marked and some road crossings required. A connection to [[Salt Pan Creek]] shared path to [[Bankstown]] is possible at the Riverwood end.

=== M7 cycleway === {{main|M7 cycleway}} The M7 cycleway is a {{convert|40|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}}<ref name="google maps"/> shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that is generally aligned with the [[Westlink M7]] in [[Greater Western Sydney]]. The southern terminus of the cycleway is located adjacent to the Camden Valley Way at Prestons, while the northern terminus is located adjacent to the Old Windsor Road at {{NSWcity|Glenwood}}. The cycleway crosses the [[M4 Western Motorway|M4 motorway]] at [[Eastern Creek, New South Wales|Eastern Creek]].<ref name=finder/><ref>{{cite map |url=https://www.roam.com.au/content/dam/roam/maps/WLM7_SharedPath.pdf |title=Westlink M7 |publisher=[[Transurban]] }}</ref> There are over 60 entry and exit points and has its own bridges.{{cn|date=August 2025}} The M7 cycleway connects to the Windsor Road cycleway at [[Baulkham Hills]] and to the Prospect Creek cyclepath at [[Horsley Park]].

In the twelve months to February 2014, between 200 and 350 cyclists used on the M7 cycleway at Glenwood and at {{NSWcity|Rooty Hill}} on an average weekday, with a greater number on the weekends.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

== Bike paths across major bridges == Sydney is divided geographically by [[Port Jackson]], [[Middle Harbour]] and the [[Parramatta River]], [[Botany Bay]] and the [[Georges River]] and [[Broken Bay]] and the [[Hawkesbury River]] and [[Nepean River]]. These natural barriers mean that travelling by bike around Sydney requires use of the many bridges. The accessibility of bike paths across bridges is variable as set out in this section.

=== Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway === {{main|Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway}} The Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway comprises two conjoined cycleways from the north and south that crosses the [[Sydney Harbour Bridge]] on its western side, linking the Sydney central business district with {{NSWcity|North Sydney}}, Sydney's [[Northern Suburbs]] and the North Shore. The southern terminus of the cycleway is at [[Millers Point]] which can be reached from Argyle Street and Upper Fort Street in The Rocks and connects with the Kent Street cycleway. The northern terminus of the cycleway is at Burton Street, [[Milsons Point]], just below [[Milsons Point railway station]]. Since 6 January 2026 cyclists no longer have to ascend 55 stairs in order to access the path,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.harbourbridge.com.au/hbpages/historyx.html |title=Sydney Harbour Bridge |work=harbourbrindge.com.au |publisher=Nutting Industries |access-date=7 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215231804/http://harbourbridge.com.au/hbpages/historyx.html |archive-date=15 February 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> replaced by a linear bike ramp, with a three metre wide deck.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ittimani |first=Luca |date=2026-01-06 |title=‘It all flows’: commuters celebrate as new Sydney Harbour Bridge bike ramp opens |url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/06/sydney-harbour-bridge-bike-ramp-opens |access-date=2026-01-07 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

=== Pyrmont Bridge === The [[Pyrmont Bridge]] is a shared cycle and pedestrian zone. There are signs on the bridge indicating a maximum speed of {{convert|10|km/h}} and requesting that cyclists ride slowly. At the eastern terminus leading to the central business district, Pyrmont Bridge is linked by the [[Western Distributor, Sydney|Western Distributor]] to the King Street separated cycleway<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sydneycycleways.net/projects/king-street-west/ |title=King Street West |publisher=www.sydneycycleways.net |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910192828/http://www.sydneycycleways.net/projects/king-street-west/ |archive-date=10 September 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> and to the Sussex Street cycle path. There is no bike path from Market Street and walking a bike along the footpath requires ascending a flight of stairs. At the western terminus in Pyrmont, the Pyrmont Bridge is linked to Anzac Bridge by the Union Street separated cycleway and an on road cycle route, with low to medium traffic on Miller Street and Saunders Street. In 2015 around 1,600 cyclists rode on the Union Street cycleway on an average weekday.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sydneycycleways.net/projects/union-street/|title=Union Street cycleway |publisher=www.sydneycycleways.net |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910185052/http://www.sydneycycleways.net/projects/union-street/ |archive-date=10 September 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Anzac Bridge === The [[Anzac Bridge]] has a shared cycle and pedestrian path on its northern side. Between 1,300 and 2,000 cyclists used the Anzac Bridge on an average weekday in the 12 months to February 2014.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

At the eastern (Pyrmont) end there is a spiral ramp that begins at the corner of Saunders Street and Quarry Master Drive. To the east Anzac Bridge is linked to Pyrmont Bridge by an on road cycle route (low to medium traffic) on Saunders Street and Miller Street and the Union Street separated cycleway.

At the western ([[Rozelle]]) end Anzac Bridge is linked to the Iron Cove Bridge by [[Victoria Road, Sydney|Victoria Road]]; to [[Rozelle Bay|Rozelle]] and [[Blackwattle Bay]]s via the Beatrice Bush Bridge; and to Lilyfield Road via a footbridge over Victoria Road. The footbridge is narrow and includes a tight corner at each end, 180° on the eastern end and 90° on the western end. An alternative to the footbridge is to use Beatrice Bush Bridge and cross the Crescent at the traffic lights.

=== Iron Cove Bridge === The [[Iron Cove Bridge]] consists of two bridges. The 1955 bridge has a narrow shared pedestrian and cycle path on the eastern side of the bridge. Between 200 and 300 cyclists used the 1955 bridge on an average weekday in the 12 months to February 2014.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

The 2011 duplicate bridge has a 4.3 metres (14.3 feet) wide shared pedestrian and cycle path on the western side of the bridge. Between 350 and 600 cyclists used the 2011 duplicate bridge on an average weekday in the 8 months to October 2013.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

At the southern (Balmain) end the Iron Cove Bridge is linked to the Anzac Bridge by Victoria Road; and to King George Park and the Bay Run by a cycle path on the western side and by an underpass from the eastern side via Terry Street and Warayama Place. Alternatively, cross Victoria Road at Terry Street or Wellington Street.

At the northern ([[Drummoyne]]) end the Iron Cove Bridge is linked to the [[Gladesville Bridge]] by Renwick Street, Wrights Road, Drummoyne Avenue and Cambridge Road from the eastern side; to Henley Marine Drive and the Bay Run by a ramp on the western side; and to Victoria Road and Day Street by a ramp on the western side.

=== Gladesville Bridge === The [[Gladesville Bridge]] has a narrow shared cycle and pedestrian path on its eastern side. Do not attempt to cycle on the western side as the path is too narrow for a bike.

On the southern (Drummoyne) end the connection can be confusing as cyclists are prohibited from using 50m of the path alongside Victoria Road between Wolsley Street and Cambridge Road. The designated route from the Iron Cover Bridge is via Renwick Street, Wrights Road, Drummoyne Avenue and Cambridge Road. The Canada Bay Bike Plan 2005<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wellbankchildrenscentre.com/verve/_resources/4774_CanBay_Bike_Plan_final_-_rev01_Feb_2005.pdf |title=Canada Bay Bike Plan 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330160918/http://wellbankchildrenscentre.com/verve/_resources/4774_CanBay_Bike_Plan_final_-_rev01_Feb_2005.pdf |archive-date=30 March 2012}}</ref> proposed to widen the path between Cambridge Road and Wolseley Street and stated that this was one of five routes "formally included by RTA in BikePlan 2010 and have RTA funding and priorities allocated". This did not happen and was dropped by the Council in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/verve/_resources/Strategic_Review_of_Bike_Plan_Final_Report.pdf |title=Strategic Review of Bike Plan - Final Report |date=April 2014 |access-date=3 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621065158/http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/verve/_resources/Strategic_Review_of_Bike_Plan_Final_Report.pdf |archive-date=21 June 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The northern ([[Gladesville]]) end was identified in the NSW Bike Plan 2010<ref name="2010 Plan">{{cite web |url=http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/downloads/nswbikeplan_web.pdf |title=NSW Bikeplan 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519111210/http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/downloads/nswbikeplan_web.pdf |archive-date=19 May 2012}}</ref> as one of 13 "major missing links" and that the "Huntleys Point pedestrian / cycle bridge" was a "priority metropolitan link". {{As of|2021|November}} there is no indication when, if at all, work will commence on this bridge.{{cn|date=August 2025}}

To ride from Drummoyne to [[Hunters Hill]], as you exit the [[Gladesville Bridge]], the designated cycle route is via a 180° corner at the end of the bridge, down alongside the access loop (from Burns Bay Road at Hunters Hill to Victoria Road at Gladesville). You will drop below the road level where there are four stairs on your left. Go down the stairs and through the tunnel before descending a further two flights of stairs to Huntleys Point Road. Ride north along Huntley's Point Road for about 100 metres where there is a path to the left. Take the path up the hill past the southern end of Keeyuga Road, keep to the left hand path which will take you onto [[Tarban Creek Bridge]].

The designated cycle route when travelling east along Victoria Road from Gladesville to Drummoyne is to join the footpath next to Victoria Road at Mortimer Lewis Drive. The path drops down away from Victoria Road and goes under Burns Bay Road, coming out at the northern end of Keeyuga Road. 50 metres up Keeyuga Road, cross the road where there is a path to the right. Follow the path to the T junction and turn left which will take you past the southern end of Keeyuga Road. The path stops at the bottom of the hill on Huntley's Point Road. Continue along the grass for 100 metres and turn right up the two flights of stairs, through the tunnel and up a further four stairs. Turn right up the hill where there is a 180° corner that will take you up and over the bridge.

The designated cycle route when travelling from Drummoyne to Gladesville the designated cycle route is via a 180° corner at the end of the bridge, down alongside the access loop (from Burns Bay Road at Hunters Hill to Victoria Road at Gladesville). You will drop below the road level where there are four stairs on your left. Go down the stairs and through the tunnel before descending a further two flights of stairs to Huntleys Point Road. Follow Huntleys Point Road to the south. At the top of the hill, before the road turns left, the path is on the right which crosses back to Victoria Road.

Some cyclists cross onto the access loop as an alternative to descending the stairs however there is limited visibility, especially given the speed of the traffic on the access loop.<ref>{{cite journal |url=http://www.bikenorth.org.au/chainmail/200703/5.php |title=Gladesville Bridge |journal=Chain Mail |issue=51 |date=March 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229121344/http://bikenorth.org.au/chainmail/200703/5.php |archive-date=29 February 2016 |url-status=live |publisher=Bike North}}</ref>

=== Ryde Bridge === The [[Ryde Bridge]] consists of two bridges. The eastern concrete bridge (carrying southbound traffic) has a shared cycle and pedestrian path on the eastern side.

Access to the southern ([[Rhodes, New South Wales|Rhodes]]) end is via Llewellyn Street. Access to the Meadowbank Railway Bridge is via an underpass, Leeds Street and Blaxland Road.

Access to the northern (Ryde) end is via the Loop Road. There are bike paths heading in both directions along the Parramatta River.

=== Old Meadowbank Rail Bridge === [[File:John Witton Bridge11.jpg|thumb|[[Meadowbank Railway Bridge]], shared cycle and pedestrian path]] The 1895 iron lattice [[Meadowbank Railway Bridge]] was replaced as the railway bridge for the [[Main Northern railway line]] by the [[John Whitton Bridge]] in 1980. In 2000 the old bridge was converted to a shared cycle and pedestrian path. Between 300 and 425 cyclists used the Old Meadowbank Rail Bridge on an average weekday in the 12 months to February 2014, with a greater number on the weekend.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

Access at the southern (Rhodes) end is via Blaxland Road.

Access to the northern (Ryde) end is via Bay Drive or Bank Street. There are bike paths heading in both directions along the Parramatta River.

=== Silverwater Bridge === [[Silverwater Bridge]] has a narrow shared cycle and pedestrian path on either side of the bridge. On the southern (Silverwater) side access is via Clyde Street. On the northern (Ermington) side, access is via a ramp leading from the Parramatta River.

=== Captain Cook Bridge === The [[Captain Cook Bridge, Sydney|Captain Cook Bridge]] has a narrow shared cycle and pedestrian path in both directions. Between 125 and 225 cyclists used the Captain Cook Bridge on an average weekday in the 12 months to February 2014, with a greater number on the weekend.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

=== Como Rail Bridge === Between 150 and 300 cyclists used the [[Old Como railway bridge]] on an average weekday in the 12 months to February 2014.<ref name="Sydney data"/> A popular extension for cyclists is to head to [[Oatley Park]] on the western side of [[Oatley, New South Wales|Oatley]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Services/Parks-and-Recreation-Spaces/Walking-and-Cycling|title=Georges River Council - Walking and Cycling|website=www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au|access-date=2019-04-19}}</ref>

=== Alfords Point Bridge === The [[Alfords Point Bridge]] has a shared path on the eastern side from Clancy Street, [[Padstow Heights]] to Fowler Road, [[Illawong]].

=== Spit Bridge === Whilst more than 400 cyclists commute over the [[Spit Bridge]] every day,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://active.mosman.nsw.gov.au/projects/spit-bicycle-and-pedestrian-infrastructure-project |title=Spit Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Project |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140620191349/http://active.mosman.nsw.gov.au/projects/spit-bicycle-and-pedestrian-infrastructure-project |archive-date=20 June 2014}}</ref> cyclists are not well catered for, with a choice of negotiating the narrow shared path on the western side or riding on the heavily congested road.

The western path, whilst designated as a shared path, is less than 1.2 metres wide at two points.<ref>[https://archive.today/20121231000705/http://mosman-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/theres-no-margin-for-error/ There's no margin for error on Spit Bridge]</ref> The bridge itself is only four lanes and heavily congested. The only benefit of the congestion is that traffic is moving slowly whilst crossing the bridge. If you are heading south from Spit Bridge, to avoid cycling up Spit Road, after the bridge take the first left into Parriwi Road and cycle up the hill. Parriwi Road reconnects with Spit Road at the top of the hill.

===Woronora River Bridge=== The [[Woronora River Bridge]] has a shared path located just underneath the road. The path can be accessed from Menai Road on the Bangor side and Prince Edward Park Road or River Road on the Sutherland side.

== Bike paths ==

=== Bass Hill to Canley Vale === A 6&nbsp;km off-road cyclepath through Mirrembeena Regional Park. Excellent riverside paths through the regional park with an overpass over [[Henry Lawson Drive]]. Joins to the Parramatta-Liverpool Rail Trail and Orphan School Creek paths. The double traffic light crossing of Hume Hwy is safe but tedious.

=== The Bay Run === {{main|The Bay Run}}

The Bay Run is a {{convert|7|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} shared path (with some sections of separated cycle path) that encircles [[Iron Cove]] in the [[Inner West]]. Many cyclist commuters use parts of the Bay Run, either to access Lilyfield Road or the Iron Cove Bridge. The Bay Run is also popular with walker and runners. As a result, some pedestrians spill onto the separated cycle path, especially in the most popular times such as summer evenings. The path is entirely off road. Access to and from the Bay Run between Formosa Street, Drummoyne and Brent Street, [[Russell Lea]] is poor, with the only access point being Henley Street, Drummoyne, which is obstructed by a power pole. The location and markings of the sections of separated cycle path is confusing as in some places the bike path is painted red, e.g. between Waterfront Drive and Leichhardt Rowing Club and in other the footpath is painted red, e.g. between [[Rodd Point]] to Barnstaple Road. Similarly in some places the bike path is on the Bay side of the footpath, e.g. between [[Leichhardt Rowing Club]] and Maliyawul Street, while in other places it is on the inland side of the footpath, e.g. along Henley Marine Drive from Duke Avenue to Thompson Street. {{As of|2016|September}}, works are in progress to widen the bike path and segregate it from the pedestrian path in either direction from the bridge that was constructed across the Iron Cove Creek Canal (near the intersection of Timbrell Drive and the [[City West Link]]) earlier in the year.<ref name=Leichhardt>{{cite web |url=http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/Recreation/Walking-and-Cycling/The-Bay-Run |title=The Bay Run |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2013 |website= Leichhardt Council |publisher= Leichhardt Municipal Council |access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref><ref name=finder/><ref>[http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/closed-tender---tender-construction-of-the-bay-run-stage-5-tender-2013ts49.html ″Tenders called for Stage 5 of Bay Run″] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228123904/http://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/closed-tender---tender-construction-of-the-bay-run-stage-5-tender-2013ts49.html |date=2014-02-28 }}</ref>

At the mouth of Hawthorne Canal, near the junction of Hawthorne Parade, Lilyfield Road, Maliyawul Street, and Dobroyd Parade, there is the option to add an additional {{convert|1.8|km}} to the loop circuit by heading south until crossing the footbridge on Barton Street and returning north up the other side of the canal.<ref name="The Bay Run"/>

=== Bay to Mountains Cycleway === This major infrastructure project was proposed as part of the [[2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Olympic Games]] works to link Sydney Olympic Park with the [[Dunc Gray Velodrome]] at [[Bankstown]] and the mountain bike and [[Sydney International Equestrian Centre]] at [[Abbotsbury, New South Wales|Abbotsbury]]. A rough figure-8 route was designed joining Olympic Park with [[Bass Hill]], Abbotsbury, [[Prospect, New South Wales|Prospect]] and [[Guildford, New South Wales|Guildford]]. Works over the years have seen a large portion of the western loop of the route constructed from Bankstown Veledrome to Abbotsbury, Prospect Dam and Guildford. The part of this loop from the velodrome north to [[Sefton, New South Wales|Sefton]] is yet to be constructed but there is a short section beside Duck River from [[South Granville, New South Wales|South Granville]] almost to [[Regents Park, New South Wales|Regents Park]] and also a short section through [[Birrong]]. There has been little work on the eastern loop from Sefton to Auburn however a path near the M4 is completed between North Auburn and Olympic Park however a large loop around Olympic Park exists joining [[North Strathfield]] to [[Newington, New South Wales|Newington]].

=== Cooks River cycleway === {{main|Cooks River cycleway}}

The Cooks River cycleway is a {{convert|26|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians that is generally aligned with the [[Cooks River]] in Sydney. The western terminus of the cycleway is in Settlers' Park, {{NSWcity|Ryde}}, while the south-eastern terminus is in Botany Bay at [[Kyeemagh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/Discover/Parks-sporting-community-facilities/Cycling-Walking-Tracks/Cycle-way-to-Botany-Bay |title=Cycle way to Botany Bay |publisher=[[City of Canterbury-Bankstown]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615162457/http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/Discover/Parks-sporting-community-facilities/Cycling-Walking-Tracks/Cycle-way-to-Botany-Bay |archive-date=15 June 2016 |url-status=dead |access-date=2 November 2016 }}</ref>

The Cooks River cycleway connects to the Parramatta Valley cycleway at Ryde to Sydney Olympic Park and Bicentennial Park at Rhodes, and with the Brighton Le Sands cycleway,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/Pages/pdf/maps/RCC%20Cycleway.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140621083851/http://www.rockdale.nsw.gov.au/Pages/pdf/maps/RCC%20Cycleway.pdf |archive-date=21 June 2014 |title=Rockdale City Council Cycleways |publisher=[[City of Rockdale]]}}</ref> which runs south as far as [[Cronulla]]. Much of the length is shared cycleway and footpath, though there is some on-road near [[Homebush]].<ref name="RTA 1994">{{cite web |url=http://members.ozemail.com.au/~dnoble/rides/Cooks_River_Cycleway.html |title=The Cooks River Cycleway |work=[[Roads & Traffic Authority]] |date=1994 |edition=Updated |access-date=6 December 2016 |author1=Nobel, D}}</ref> Anecdotal evidence suggests that the section linking [[Princes Highway#New South Wales|Princes Highway]] at {{NSWcity|Tempe}} to Kyeemah Reserve has some non-intuitive routefinding<ref>{{cite web|title=Comments at MyColleaguesAreIdiots.com|url=http://www.mycolleaguesareidiots.com/archive/2012/01/30/That-Cycling-Thing.aspx#1997|work=Blog "A Drunken Madman"|accessdate=30 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321012440/http://www.mycolleaguesareidiots.com/archive/2012/01/30/That-Cycling-Thing.aspx#1997|archive-date=21 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and may benefit from additional signage.

=== The Goods Line === {{main|The Goods Line}}

=== Liverpool to Parramatta T-way cycleways === Shared paths run along the [[Liverpool-Parramatta T-way]] from Hoxton Park Road, [[Liverpool, New South Wales|Liverpool]] to Davis Road at [[Wetherill Park]], connecting via [[The Horsley Drive]] and [[Wetherill Park Nature Reserve]]. The path rejoins the T-Way at Victoria Street to Davis Road, Wetherill Park. There are connections to [[Prospect Creek (New South Wales)|Prospect Creek]] cyclepath, [[Orphan School Creek (Fairfield)|Orphan School Creek]] cyclepath, [[Clear Paddock Creek]] cyclepath. Further towards Parramatta the path runs alongside [[Cumberland Highway]] to South Wentworthville then under the M4 and beside Jones Park to emerge beside Pitt Street to the heart of the Parramatta CBD and [[Parramatta Park, New South Wales|Parramatta Park]].

=== Orphan School Creek cyclepath === There is a 10&nbsp;km shared path along Orphan School Creek from [[Canley Vale railway station]] to [[Abbotsbury, New South Wales|Abbotsbury]]. It connects to the Parramatta to Liverpool Rail Trail Cycleway at Canley Vale railway station, to the Clear Paddock Creek shared path at King Road, Fairfield West, to the Liverpool to Parramatta T-way at Myrtle Road, and to the Prospect Dam to Abbotsbury cyclepath at Abbotsbury. An attraction of this path is the complete lack of traffic lights although the multiple at grade road crossings in Greenfield Park can be difficult to cross with children. The major crossing of Smithfield Road is at grade and quite dangerous.

An excellent loop ride is possible by combining the Orphan School Creek path with the Parramatta-Liverpool Rail Trail, the Lower Prospect Canal and Prospect Dam to Abbotsbury paths. This entire loop is about {{convert|35|km|abbr=on}} in length and there are only two traffic lights to stop cyclists on the entire loop. The loop can be shortened by using the Parramatta-Liverpool T-Way path instead, though this path has at least eight traffic light crossings through Wetherill Park.

=== Parramatta Valley cycleway === {{main|Parramatta Valley cycleway}}

The Parramatta Valley cycleway is a {{convert|15|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}}<ref>{{cite map |url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Sydney+Olympic+Park+NSW+2127/South+Wentworthville,+New+South+Wales/@-33.8243694,150.9878627,18.12z/data=!4m44!4m43!1m35!1m1!1s0x6b12a4b8ce599c85:0x5017d681632bac0!2m2!1d151.06488!2d-33.84801!3m4!1m2!1d151.0486502!2d-33.8462529!3s0x6b12a4aa8d26b287:0x6da177c49116d2e0!3m4!1m2!1d151.0437024!2d-33.8434196!3s0x6b12a3544be2b629:0x76a16c12f8528e8e!3m4!1m2!1d151.0433498!2d-33.8434139!3s0x6b12a35445da1cdf:0x8469a05d390ce461!3m4!1m2!1d150.993132!2d-33.827044!3s0x6b12a2d13c8c01b7:0x13017d67e57e9361!3m4!1m2!1d150.9878813!2d-33.8247802!3s0x6b12a2cfd254168b:0xa64fcda7dae07bc6!3m4!1m2!1d150.9875419!2d-33.824312!3s0x6b12a2cfb90c82a3:0x8076ecbf00b55d6d!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b12a2b6e6e21149:0x5017d681632cb70!2m2!1d150.96541!2d-33.82344!3e1 |title=Grove Creek to 2 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 |publisher=[[Google Maps]] |access-date=11 December 2016 }}</ref> shared used path for cyclists and pedestrians that is generally aligned with the [[watercourse|course]] of the Parramatta River. The eastern terminus of the cycleway is at Morrisan Bay Park in Ryde and heads west along dedicated bike paths, quiet streets and the river foreshore to its western terminus in the [[Parramatta Park, New South Wales|Parramatta Park]].<ref name="Ryde">{{cite web|title=Cycling in Sydney: Ryde Bridge to Parramatta Park |url=http://www.thetravellinglindfields.com/2015/04/cycling-in-sydney-ryde-bridge-to.html|accessdate=4 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.discoverparramatta.com/travel_and_maps/cycling |title=Travel and maps: cycling |work=Discover Parrmatta |publisher=Parramatta Council |access-date=11 December 2016}}</ref> There is a short on-road section along Lancaster Road [[Melrose Park, New South Wales|Melrose Park]], an elevated steel mesh boardwalks through Ermington Nature Reserve. There is a further short on-road section via Pike Street and South Street [[Rydalmere]] to [[Vineyard Creek (New South Wales)|Vineyard Creek]]. There is an elevated steel mesh boardwalk through Baludarri Wetlands.<ref name="Baludarri">{{cite news |url=http://www.parramattasun.com.au/story/2802135/baludarri-wetlands-path-froms-cycleway-link/ |title=Baludarri Wetlands path forms cycleway link |newspaper=[[Parramatta Sun]] |location=NSW. |date=7 January 2015 |access-date=3 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705071025/http://www.parramattasun.com.au/story/2802135/baludarri-wetlands-path-froms-cycleway-link/ |archive-date=5 July 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Cyclists have to cross Macarthur Street Parramatta then use the [[Gasworks Bridge]] to continue along the south side of the Parramatta River, before crossing back to the north side at the [[Parramatta ferry wharf]]. The decision to put a tunnel through [[Lennox Bridge, Parramatta|Lennox Bridge]] was controversial <ref name="Outrage">{{cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/outrage-over-plan-to-put-tunnels-through-convictbuilt-bridge-20121104-28s6g.html |title=Outrage over plan to put tunnels through convict-built bridge |newspaper=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=5 November 2012}}</ref> however the tunnel opened in 2015 and links the cycleway with Parramatta Park. There are connections to Rhodes and Olympic Park via Ryde Bridge or Meadowbank Railway Bridge; to Windsor Road cycleway via Parramatta Park and [[Westmead, New South Wales|Westmead]]; and then connecting to the M7 cycleway and to the M4 cycleway via Harris Street and Good Street, [[Harris Park]].

In the 12 months to February 2014, between 175 and 300 cyclists used the Parramatta Valley cycleway at Rydalmere on an average weekday, with a greater number on the weekend.<ref name="Sydney data"/>

=== Parramatta to Liverpool Rail Trail cycleway === There is a {{convert|25|km|abbr=on}} cycle path running mostly along the route of the rail line between [[Parramatta railway station]] and [[Liverpool railway station, Sydney|Liverpool railway station]]. Being mostly adjacent to the railway line there are very few road crossings or traffic lights. At the northern end the path passes under the railway line near [[Granville, New South Wales|Granville]] on a very narrow 1.5 m wide path and then follows back streets before becoming a proper off-road path near [[Merrylands]]. At [[Fairfield, New South Wales|Fairfield]] the trail passes through some commuter car parks (which are quiet on weekends) and traverses a short section of road. Near [[Canley Vale]] there is a complicated section that crosses two railway bridges and two roads in the space of 100 metres (or less). Overall, across its 25&nbsp;km length the path is of a fairly high standard, but on weekday evenings the path tends to become overwhelmed with pedestrians. A 6.5&nbsp;km extension to this trail is to head south from Liverpool Station to the cycleway on Speed St where you soon will join the shared path to the [[Casula railway station]]. Cross the railway line at the station and head further south to [[Glenfield railway station, Sydney|Glenfield station]] on the shared path. The path follows the Georges River and passes the [[Casula Powerhouse]].

=== Prospect Creek cyclepath === {{main|Prospect Creek cycleway}}

[[File:Gipps Road Subway.jpg|thumb|The Gipps Road underpass cycleway]] Running mostly alongside [[Prospect Creek (New South Wales)|Prospect Creek]], this 8&nbsp;km cycleway connects Fairfield to the Prospect Reservoir, joining onto the [[Parramatta]] to Liverpool rail trail and the Lower Prospect Canal Reserve cycleway at each end. The path mostly travels through parkland, passing [[Prospect Nature Reserve]] and [[Rosford Street Reserve]], among other parks, and is almost entirely off-road, except for a short on-road section along Douglas Street and Ace Avenue. Despite its length, only three roads are crossed, Fairfield Road, [[Cumberland Highway]], and Gipps Road, with grade separated underpasses for each road. === Toongabbie Creek/Windsor Road cycleway === A 6&nbsp;km off road cyclepath through Baulkham Hills that connects Old Windsor Road with Windsor Road. Mostly following the Toongabbie Creek. The path is narrow in places though well defined, and has a couple of short steep sections going under some roads. While there are a couple of quiet street crossings there are no major roads to cross. There are other joining paths through Sophia Doyle Res creating alternative routes.

=== Sutherland to Cronulla active transport link === [[File:Pedestrian and cyclist crossing at the intersection of President Avenue and Auburn Street.jpg|thumb|[[Pedestrian crossing|Pedestrian]] and [[cyclist crossing]] with associated signage in [[Kirrawee]]]] A partially constructed link between Sutherland and Cronulla. Currently, the only constructed portion is between [[Sutherland, New South Wales|Sutherland]] and Kirrawee<ref>{{Cite web|publisher=Transport for NSW|date=2017-05-30|title=Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link|url=https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/sutherland-to-cronulla-active-transport-link|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327174618/https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/sutherland-to-cronulla-active-transport-link|archive-date=2020-03-27|access-date=2020-09-18|website=www.transport.nsw.gov.au|language=en-AU}}</ref> It consists in some places of shared paths, and in other locations dedicated separated cycleways and footpaths. There are combined zebra and cycleway crossings along the route on speed tables, however in other locations there is no marked crossing.<ref>{{Cite book|publisher=[[Transport for NSW]]|title=Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link Stage 1 Sutherland to Kirrawee Determination Report|year=2018}}</ref>

=== Sydney Olympic Park and Bicentennial Park === [[Sydney Olympic Park]] has over {{convert|35|km}} of cycleways,<ref>[http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/whats_on/cycling "Sydney Olympic Park Cycling"]</ref> including a children's circuit, a {{convert|5.5|km|adj=on}} Parklands Circuit, a {{convert|7.6|km|adj=on}} Olympic Circuit, a {{convert|12.5|km|adj=on}} River Heritage Circuit and the [[Louise Sauvage Pathway]].

Much of the route is impaired by the numerous traffic light crossings, with one 4&nbsp;km section from Stockland Mall to Davis Road through Wetherill Park having eight sets of traffic lights. By combining with the Lower Prospect Canal, the T-Way cycleway provides continuous off-road path from [[Hoxton Park]] to Parramatta.

===Western Sydney Regional Park to Lower Prospect Canal Reserve === {{main|Western Sydney Parklands-Canal Reserve cycleway}}

An 8&nbsp;km fully paved section of off-road cycleway runs from the dam wall picnic ground to the Calmsley Hill City Farm at [[Abbotsbury]]. The section between Horsely Drive and The Dairy is particularly enjoyable with small undulations and smooth bends. There is a steep descent and climb near the City Farm. A short detour can be made up a very steep hill to Moonrise Lookout for good views of the [[Sydney Basin]]. The one major road crossing of [[The Horsley Drive]] has traffic lights, another smaller road is crossed at grade. Connection alongside Horsley Drive to the [[Westlink M7]] path is also an off-road path. Good access to [[Western Sydney Regional Park]] and a large number of mountain bike trails of all standards. There is a rest area (called The Dairy) with toilets and drinkable water. There is no development along the route and therefore no nearby vehicle traffic or pedestrians.

The path then goes northwest to [[Prospect Nature Reserve]] near [[Prospect Reservoir]], where it heads to the [[Lower Prospect Canal Reserve]] for 7.6&nbsp;km and finishes at [[Guildford West pipehead and water supply canal]] at [[Guildford West]] in the east.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.holroyd.nsw.gov.au/facilities__and__leisure/parks__and__reserves/lower_prospect_canal_reserve |title=Lower Prospect Canal Reserve |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317152513/http://www.holroyd.nsw.gov.au/facilities__and__leisure/parks__and__reserves/lower_prospect_canal_reserve|archive-date=17 March 2012 |publisher=Holyroyd Council}}</ref> Entry and exit points are: Frank Street at Guildford, Albert Street cnr Tennyson Pde at Guildford, Sherwood Road at Merrylands, Cumberland Hwy at Merrylands, Cumberland Road at Greystanes, Macquarie Road/Taylor Street at Greystanes, Gipps Road at Greystanes, Bayfield Road at Greystanes, Hyland Road at Greystanes, Reconciliation Road at Wetherill Park and Prospect Reservoir. The cycleway has no road crossings at all for 6.5&nbsp;km due to the original canal bridge crossings being retained and used by the cycleway. It is therefore an excellent area for families to ride. There are cycle path connections at the western end to Pemulwuy and Wetherill park, at the eastern end to the Parramatta-Liverpool Rail Trail and at the [[Cumberland Highway]] to the [[Liverpool–Parramatta T-way|Parramatta-Liverpool T-Way]] path. A [[drinking fountain]] has been provided near the Taylor Street access path (2&nbsp;km west of the Cumberland Highway).

=== Windsor Road cycleway === {{main|Windsor Road cycleway}}

The Windsor Road cycleway is a predominately off-road {{convert|31|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} cyclepath between Parramatta Park and Macquarie Street, {{NSWcity|Windsor}} that is generally aligned with the Windsor Road and Old Windsor Road.<ref name=googlemapswindsor>{{cite map |url=https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/-33.87051,+151.1415/-33.8591287,151.162517/@-33.8771603,151.1121167,14.16z/data=!4m7!4m6!1m3!2m2!1d151.1415!2d-33.87051!1m0!3e1 |title=83 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150 to 98 Macquarie St, Windsor NSW 2756 |publisher=[[Google Maps]] |accessdate=18 December 2016}}</ref> The cycleway accesses the [[North-West T-way]] between Darcy Road, Westmead to Windsor. Some major road crossings are required, particularly on Old Windsor Road but all are controlled by traffic lights. There are connections to the Parramatta Valley Cycleway via Parramatta Park, [[Toongabbie]] and Girraween Creek via McCoy Park, Toongabbie Creek cycleway, [[Blacktown]] via Sunnyholt Road cycleway and to the M7 cycleway at {{NSWcity|Bella Vista}}. Between the {{convert|14|mi|adj=on}} stretch from Westmead to [[Rouse Hill]] there are some 26 traffic light controlled road crossings and therefore riding along this cycleway is a very stop-start process. There is a steep climb from Abbott Road up to Seven Hills Road when travelling north.

== Bush trails == [[Cycling in New South Wales#Fire Treils|Fire Trails]]

== See also == {{stack|{{Portal|Sports|Transport}}}} *[[Cycling in New South Wales]] *[[Cycling in Sydney]] *[[Cycling in Australia]]

==References== {{Reflist}}

== External links == * [https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maps/cycleway_finder NSW Cycleway Finder (interactive map)] * [http://www.bicyclensw.org.au Bicycle NSW website] * [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/getting-around/cycling City of Sydney - Cycling] * {{cite web |url=http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/ |title=NSW Bike Plan |work=Bicycle Information for New South Wales |access-date=2011-02-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131121070458/http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/ |archive-date=2013-11-21 |url-status=dead }} * [http://www.groveoz.info/CycleWalk.htm Cycling on Anzac Bridge] * [http://www.trailflix.com.au Trailflix guide to Sydney's MTB Trails & off-road Cycleways] *[https://biketrail.blog/maps/sydney/ The Sydney Cycle Map] hosted in Google Maps by BikeTrail.Blog 2019

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