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FCA Social – Spit to Manly Walk

Raj Suri

Spit to Manly Walk

Words – Barbara Barkheusen and Raj Suri

It is time for wearing the walking shoes for a classic Sydney trek. You are warmly invited to a walk from the Spit Bridge to Manly on Saturday, July 25, featuring a scenic pit stop for some homemade treats.

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

Here are the details:

  • Start Time & Meeting Point: 12:00 PM at the Spit Bridge parking area on the Seaforth side.
  • The Route: We will tackle the Spit to Manly ocean track, but with a highly anticipated intermission: a stop at Barbara’s house for coffee and authentic German cake.
  • What to Bring: Water, a hat, sunscreen, and your best spirits.

Logistics & Transport:

  • Getting There: Multiple bus services stop directly at the Spit Bridge. If you prefer to drive, parking is available at the meeting point on the Seaforth side.
  • Getting Back: Once we reach Manly, you can catch the ferry back into the city. For those who drove to the start, we will arrange a few car drops to shuffle you back to your vehicles at the Spit.

WHEN

SATURDAY, 25 July 2026
12:00PM

WHERE

MEETING POINT
12 NOON
at the Spit Bridge parking area on the Seaforth side

½ DAY TRIP

12 Noon to 5PM

TRANSPORT

Hired mini bus and driver by FCA

Please let Barbara [RSVP: Barbara@journalistenbuero-sydney.com] know if you can make it so we have enough cake and coffee for everyone!

FCA SOCIAL TRIP

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RSVP ESSENTIAL

RSVP TO Barbara Barkheusen, Vice President FCA: EMAIL

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