Ride the Bay Trail shared trail along the length of the Bayside foreshore and enjoy the stunning views across the water.
The Bay Trail is paved for the whole distance along the foreshore from Head Street in Brighton to Ricketts Point where you will be able to relax with a coffee and view over the bay.
Starting at Head Street, Brighton, it’s only a short ride south to North Point with its café and wooden pirate ship playground. Middle Brighton Baths is the next point of interest and then on to Dendy Street beach with its heritage timber bathing boxes.
Once you reach Jetty Road, you can ride down to visit Picnic Point and the beach near the Yacht Club. Next up is Sandringham Gardens and the Sandringham Rotunda.
Ride up to Red Bluff and take in the views of Half Moon Bay and the Cerberus wreck. Further along you can ride down to Half Moon Bay for a closer look.
Further south, Ricketts Point has a Teahouse which provides a relaxing location for a rest stop, or else explore the nearby marine sanctuary.
Trail Summary
- Name: The Bay Trail
- Region: Melbourne
- Start: Head Street, Brighton
- Finish: Ricketts Point, Beaumaris
- Length: 16km
- Time: 1 – 2 hours
- Type: Linear
- Difficulty: Easy
- Suitable for: All bike types.
- Terrain: Mostly gentle gradients making it ideal for all ages and fitness levels.
- Surface: Paved for the whole distance.
- Attractions: North Point pirate ship playground, Middle Brighton Baths and the wooden bathing boxes at Dendy Street Beach
- Hazards: None identified.
- Facilities: There are toilets and watering points along the trail.
- Map: A brochure with map is available from www.bayside.vic.gov.au. This brochure was also the source of the text above.
- Best Times: All year round.
- Photos: No more available at this stage.
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