You will need to take the path less travelled when the beloved Manly to Spit scenic walk undergoes crucial repairs over the next three months.

The serene walk sees thousands of visitors every year take in the breath-taking views, but with so many feet some of the walkways and stairs can no longer be repaired and must be replaced at two sections. Stage 1 at Castle Rock and stage 2 at Fisher Bay, near the Spit Bridge end.

The works will start at the Castle Rock boardwalk after Anzac Day and will include a 500m signposted detour to direct walkers up Barrabooka Street and onto Ogilvy Road before rejoining the scenic walk.

After the completion of the first section, works will commence on the Fisher Bay section, which requires the reconstruction of the wooden staircase so walkers will need to follow the signposted path between Ellery’s Punt Reserve at the Spit Bridge and Sandy Bay near Clontarf. It’s recommended that if travelling by bus to the Spit Bridge to commence the walk that you alight at Heaton Ave if travelling south and if travelling north you alight at the Spit Bridge and follow the signs. 

The Council encourages all track users to plan ahead and visit Council’s website for detour maps and up to date information on the status of each section. Manly Scenic Walkway (to Spit Bridge) | Northern Beaches Council

The Manly to Spit Walk has undergone numerous repairs over the years, but this larger scale replacement of these sections is now essential to ensure the area is safe for everyone and to reduce ongoing costs on repairs.

These works are part of Council's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the safety and accessibility of local tracks and trails across the Northern Beaches.

Works are scheduled to take place from the end of April through to June 2025, weather permitting.