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FCA Social – Spit to Manly Walk

Raj Suri

Spit to Manly Walk

Words – Barbara Barkheusen and Raj Suri

FCA Members wore their walking shoes for a classic Sydney trek – the Spit Bridge to Manly on Saturday, July 25, featuring a scenic pit stop for some homemade treats at board member, Barbara Barkheusen’s house on the way.

Spanning a scenic 10 kilometres along Sydney’s stunning Lower North Shore, this premier coastal trail takes roughly 3 to 4.5 hours to complete, treating walkers to mix of bushland, hidden beaches, and harbour views.

The final stretch: Passing the 8km mark on the foreshore with just 2km left until Manly Wharf
Photo: Raj Suri

This final stretch of the modern walkway seamlessly integrates with local history, guiding you directly past the historic Jenkins Road heritage plaque. This marker commemorates the early 1800s pathway built by pioneer James Jenkins to haul agricultural produce from northern beachfront farms down to a shipping landing at North Harbour, where a clean, freshwater stream provided a vital watering station for his working horses and oxen. Today, these two landmarks offer the perfect blend of a rewarding fitness milestone and a fascinating step back into Sydney’s pioneering past.

Stepping into history along the modern coastal track at the historic Jenkins Road marker.
Photo: Raj Suri

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