The way points of this bicycle route:
Head north up Belmore Rd North to Canterbury Rd. This ride is just an excuse to go to Elizabeth Farm for coffee and scones. Please note, this route uses Thackeray Street bridge which will be closed to the public for refurbishment from 12 June 2007 until 31 December 2007. Enquiries, ph 02 87541939 during business hours. Theres a couple of other versions of this route on Bikely that avoid Thackeray St bridge.
Right into Canterbury Rd at the traffic lights. Canterbury Rd is horrible to cycle on, buts its only a short ride till the next lights to turn off it.
Left into Rossmore Ave at the traffic lights.
Roundabout at intersection with Hillcrest St, continue up hill along Rossmore Ave.
Right into Turner Lane.
Left into Arthur St.
Left into The Boulevarde at the traffic lights.
Right into Punchbowl Rd at the traffic lights.
Left into Acacia Ave at the traffic lights.
Roundabout, cross Waratah St.
Left into Wattle St. Its left turn only here, but we need to keep going along Acacia Ave. Wattle St can also get busy. So head towards the refuge island on your left...
Use the refuge island to cross Wattle St then turn right towards Acacia Ave...
Left into Acacia Ave from Wattle St.
Roundabout, cross Old Kent Rd.
Roundabout, cross Chaseling St.
Roundabout, cross Rawson Rd.
Roundabout, turn right into Norfolk Rd.
Left into Ron Scott Circuit.
Right into Silkyoak Grove.
Use the path through the noise barrier to get to Roberts Rd.
Left onto Roberts Rd. Roberts Rd is a busy fast road, smooth but not much fun to be cycling on. Wait for a gap in the traffic as the traffic lights to the south change, then move fast to the bike lane starting a few hundred metres north just past the servo. If you are really timid use the path then head through the servo to the bike lane.
A bike lane starts here just after the service station.
Right into the Hume Hwy at the traffic lights. Head to the bike lane.
Use the bike lane.
Left into Hedges Ave. Bike lane squeezes as it finishes here.
Left into Morgan Pl.
Left onto the bike path at the T-intersection with Augusta St.
Path turns to the right then ends, get onto Melville Ave. If you instead turned left theres a driveway then path through the barriers to Centenary Drive.
Left into Newton Rd.
Right into Pemberton St.
Roundabout, cross Barker Rd.
Left into Arthur St.
Right into Hampstead Rd.
Turn right at the refuge island, head to the path through Melville Reserve.
Cross Fraser St.
Path crosses a small bridge over a drain.
Path forks, veer left and follow the path next to Bates St.
Right into The Crescent.
Left into Bridge Rd and follow the bridge over the railway.
Veer left just before reaching Parramatta Rd to get on the footpath just near the car yard.
Cross Parramatta Rd using the traffic lights crossing. Head to the left of the car yard on the far side of Parramatta Rd.
Get onto Hillcrest St.
Left into Park Rd.
Turn right to use the bridge over the M4. Bollards make it awkward for tandems, trailers and trikes.
Right into Pomeroy St. Bollards here too...
Traffic lights, cross Underwood Rd.
Turn left just before Powells Creek canal, use the path on the canals western side.
Path goes under Hombush Bay Dr.
Right at the T-intersection of paths.
Watch for pedestrians crossing the path.
Path intersection, continue straight ahead throught the mangroves. Seats, shelter, toilets are in the buildings just SW. Some times the path ahead has a mass of spider webs above it through the mangroves.
Shelter is on your left.
Viewing tower next to path.
Right onto unsealed path for a view of Homebush Bay.
Homebush Bay has lots of beached (dumped) ferries and barges.
Right to continue along the sealed path.
Right onto Bennelong Rd. Theres a bit of bike lane till the next bridge.
Bike lane disappears :-( Watch out for traffic trying to overtake you on the bridge over Haslams Creek.
Left into the carpark after Haslams Creek.
Left to follow the pathway past the archery centre.
Sometimes theres a tuck shop open in the archery centre.
Path ends, turn left at the carpark to have a look at the Mountain X track.
In the eastern corner of the carpark leave the bitumen and get on the dirt path to the top of the hill.
The Mountain X track starts about here at the top of the hill. April 2007 the satellite and map views don't show it yet.
Back to the carpark, head to its northern corner.
Exit the carpark at its northern corner.
Right onto the path besides Hill Rd.
Left to cross Hill Rd to use the path on its NW side.
Right onto the path on the NW side of Hill rd.
Right at the path T-intersection.
Veer right at the fork in the path.
Veer right, head towards the carpark next to Hill Rd.
Veer right at fork in path near northern end of carpark.
Left at the path T-intersection. Homebush Bay ferry wharf, shelter, seating, water and toilets are just to the east. From here to Silverwater the route follows the path on the southern bank of Parramatta River.
Newington Armoury.
Left just before the boat ramp and go through the carpark to get to Silverwater Bridge. Please note, the Thackeray Street bridge (a few kms west) which this route uses to cross the Parramatta River again, will be closed to the public for refurbishment from 12 June 2007 until 31 December 2007. Enquiries, ph 02 87541939 during business hours. Theres a couple of versions of this route on Bikely that avoid Thackery St bridge.
Right at the bus lane to head towards the footpath.
Follow the path on the east side of Silverwater Rd to cross Parramatta River using Silverwater Bridge.
Silverwater Bridge. Please note, the Thackeray Street bridge (a few kms west) which this route uses to cross the Parramatta River again, will be closed to the public for refurbishment from 12 June 2007 until 31 December 2007. Enquiries, ph 02 87541939 during business hours. Theres a couple of versions of this route on Bikely that avoid Thackery St bridge.
After crossing Silverwater Bridge, sharp right to the path back towards Parramatta River.
Right at the path T-intersection and under Silverwater Bridge to follow the path on the north side of Parramatta River.
Rydalmere Ferry Wharf is on your left.
Left to head towards Thackeray St footbridge. Please note, Sydney Water is closing the Thackeray Street Aqueduct and footbridge to the public for refurbishment from 12 June 2007 until 31 December 2007. Enquiries, ph 02 87541939 during business hours. Theres a couple of versions of this route on Bikely that avoid Thackery St bridge.
Thackeray St Bridge. Yes those really are a lot of steps to get to the top of the bridge. You need to carry your bike, or wheel it up a narrow strip of concrete to the side of the steps, some people may have difficulties. I've managed to get a tandem and BOB trailer over it, but it wasn't easy.
Fancy that, seems like theres about as many steps coming down off Thackeray St Bridge as there were going up. Its harder coming down with a heavily loaded bike than it is going up.
Continue along Thackeray St. Theres normally dust and blue-metal just here. Bitumen starts soon.
Right into Grand Ave.
Cross the railway tracks then continue along Grand Ave.
Grand Ave is used by alot of trucks on weekdays and the bridge over the railway is steep and the road narrows. You can use the path on the bridges north side, its shared bike/ped.
Traffic lights, cross James Ruse Dr to continue along Hassall St.
Left into Arthur St at the traffic lights.
Right into Alice St.
Elizabeth Farm is on your right.
Elizabeth Farm Tearooms does good coffee and scones. Cafe open daily, 11am to 3pm. Elizabeth Farm details can be found at the Historic Houses Trust website http://www.hht.net.au
Right to continue on Alice St after leaving Elizabeth Farm.
Roundabout, turn left into Alfred St.
Roundabout, cross Prospect St. Continue along Alfred St.
Roundabout, cross Elanor St. Continue along Alfred St.
Road narrows at bridge over A'Becketts Creek.
Follow Alfred St under the M4.
Roundabout, right into Gray St.
Left into Good St.
Cross Parramatta Rd at the traffic lights to continue along Good St.
Roundabout, cross Cowper St. Continue along Good St.
Right into Bridge St. Granville Station is just SE.
Left into Bold St and over the bridge.
Cross Railway Pde at the traffic lights to continue into Carlton St.
Get into the right turn lane to turn right into Mary St.
Right into Mary St.
Left into Hutchison St.
Right into William St.
Roundabout, turn left into The Avenue.
Roundabout, cross Louis St. Continue along The Avenue.
Left into Meadows St.
Meadows St turns into May St at the corner.
Left into Thomas St.
Right into Stuart St.
Roundabout, right into Lisgar St.
Roundabout, left into Robertson St.
Robertson St ends, continue along the path.
Left at the path T-intersection to cross the small Eve St footbridge over the creek.
Right just after crossing the bridge.
Back onto Robertson St.
Robertson St is closed here, continue along the path.
Cross Guildford Rd to continue along Robertson St.
Cross Rawson Rd, watch for fast traffic. Continue along Robertson St.
Right into Davidson Rd.
Left into Campbell Hill Rd.
Shelters, seating, water and toilets are on your left in Campbell Hill Pioneer Reserve.
Road narrows at crest as it goes over water pipeline.
See those white pegs driven into the ground near the pipeline? Thats marking the route for part of the Bay2Mountains bike route. They've been there for years now.
Roundabout, left into Wolumba St.
Right into Bent St.
Left into Virgil Ave.
Right into Bent St.
Left into Waldron Rd.
Get into the right turn lane.
Right into Chester Hill Rd at the traffic lights.
Roundabout, cross Proctor Pde. Continue along Chester Hill Rd.
Just south of intersection of Chester Hill Rd and Nyora St, veer left to head to Jocelyn St.
Left into Jocelyn St.
Right into Bambridge Rd.
Bambridge St ends, use the path to Marks St.
Left into Marks St.
Right into Robertson Rd.
Use path to get over road closure of Robertson Rd.
Cross Doust St to continue along Robertson Rd.
Robertson Rd ends, use the path, veer left towards the traffic lights on Liverpool Rd.
Use the traffic light crossing to get across Liverpool Rd (Hume Hwy).
Cross Johnston Rd using the traffic light crossing.
Left to follow the path besides Carysfield Rd. Dunc Gray Velodrome and Criterium Track is on your right.
Leave the path, use the road, head up the ramp towards Dunc Gray Velodrome.
Now in front of the public access to Dunc Gray Velodrome on top of the Handlebar Tavern. To your north is the Criterium Track. Return back down the ramp towards Carysfield Rd.
Roundabout, cross Carysfield Rd to Thornton Ave
Roundabout, turn left into Neville St.
Roundabout, cross Clarke St.
Roundabout, cross Horton St.
Right into Saltash St.
Roundabout, left into Glassop St.
Roundabout, cross Highland Ave.
Roundabout, cross Little Rd.
Left into Coleman Ave.
Cross Brancourt Ave to get to the path. Don't forget to check for cross traffic! Head for the underpass in front of you. In heavy rain water and debri can build up in it.
Underpass. Heavy rain can flood it and debri can build up in it.
Shared ped/bike path. Slow down, watch out for pedestrians.
Path finishes, get onto Bungalow Cr. Watch for turning traffic from Marion St.
Right into Marion St, you'll need to move fast to get across. You need to head to the left lane under the bridge. At peak times this will be difficult, there can be alot of traffic from here to Memorial Park, Bankstown.
Traffic lights at the intersection of Marion St, Greenwood Ave and Olympic Pde. Head across into Greenwood Ave.
Left to use the path by the cricket oval.
Cross Macauley Ave using the refuge island.
Follow the Salt Pan Creek path through Ruse Park.
Right to cross the small bridge over Salt Pan Creek.
From here to Hoskins Ave theres lots of paths leading off. Head south, follow the path around to the right of the playground to its far side, then around to the right of the model railway.
Throught the carpark to Hoskins Ave.
Warren Ave turns right into Fortril Ave. Follow the fading bike lane for a few hundred metres.
Bike lane ends, use the red path. Theres no pram ramp here :-(
Use the pedestrian crossing, head towards the traffic lights on Canterbury Rd. We want to get to Short St to the SE, there are 3 light controlled road crossings and 2 pedestrian crossings to get there :-(
Cross Canterbury Rd using the traffic light crossing
Left across the two traffic light crossings to pass under Fairford Rd.
Across the pedestrian crossing, then right and use the path to Short St.
Get onto Short St.
Right into Gow St.
Left through the bollards to the Salt Pan Creek path. Bankstown Substation is just to the west across Gow St.
Shelter and seats are nearby.
Concrete path ends, boardwalk starts. Be aware riding bikes isn't permitted on the boardwalks (there is a fine). I still use it, just slow down and pull up for pedestrians to pass. This section of boardwalk under the mangroves is typically very slippery when wet, be very careful at the next corner, even on foot.
Left to cross the bridge over Salt Pan Creek. There are tight turns, awkward for tandems, trailers and trikes. If its raining you'll notice the very thoughtfully provided shower of water dumping straight off the M5 onto the boardwalk nearby. The graffiti gallery under the M5 is always changing.
Boardwalk ends, continue along path. Watch for oncoming cyclists and pedestrians at this corner, shrubs often obscure the view.
Right to cross the bridge over the creek. If you went straight ahead it takes you on an unsealed surface past the tennis courts, bowling club, to the intersection of Wiggs Rd and Moxon Rd.
Turn right onto the road after crossing the bridge over the creek.
Continue along the road under the M5. From here to the park near Kentucky Rd the sealed surface has been damaged by the pipeline work, theres currently some unsealed bits.
Left at the T-intersection after passing under the M5.
There was a continuous path from here to Belmore Road North, you can still see the route on the satellite map. Much of the path was removed for the creation of the lake near Riverwood Community Centre. You can still use the route, but parts are very rough. March 2007 work is starting on completing the final stretch.
Right onto Kentucky Rd.
Right into Union St.
Left into Coleridge St.
Right into Price Lane.
Left into Morotai Ave
Right just before Belmore Rd.
End at the carpark to the north of Riverwood Station in William Rd.
