A tour of the Bayview to Church Point path, located on the Sydney Northern Beaches.
The Bayview to Church Point path is approximately 3kms one way. Our start point to the path is in the carpark next to the Bayview Tennis Club and boat ramp, located off Pittwater Road in Bayview. This carpark is metered, however free street parking can also be found nearby. You can easily extend this walk by starting in either Flying Fox Park, Mona Vale (Winnererremy Bay) or Rowland Reserve.
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There are no steps along this path, which makes it pram accessible, however many of the driveways that you cross along Pittwater Road are angled, so you will need to take care.
Along Pittwater Road between Bayview and Church Point you will see some of the nicest real estate on the Sydney Northern Beaches, with several large waterfront properties scattered along the sides.
Completely the walk during low tide will allow you to see many of the many of the smaller boats, mainly tinnies and runabouts, sitting beached on the sand. This is a common sight around many parts of Pittwater.
The walk is running alongside Pittwater Road for almost the complete length, making this not a walk that you can zone-out and relax on, however the sights of the water go a long way for making up for this. There is never more than about 60 seconds where you can’t spot the water.
We finish at the Church Point Ferry Wharf. For something different, you could catch a ferry over to Scotland Island, Elvina Bay and beyond for further adventures.
Bayview to Church Point Path – Other Adventures Nearby
There are plenty of great options in all directions after you finish this walk. If you are coming by public transport then consider ticking off the Mona Vale Headland Trail or Warriewood to Mona Vale Beach Path from the list, which are 5-10 minutes walk from the Mona Vale B-Line bus stop. If you have a car or are happy to travel a little more then you also have the South Bilgola Headland Trail to the north or the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail to the south.
Bayview to Church Point Path – Getting There
If you are coming to the area by car then head west along Pittwater Road towards Church Point, turning right into the car park for the Bayview Tennis Club and boat ramp. Car spaces in this car park is metered, however free street parking is also available on many of the nearby streets.
If you are on the bus then the big double-decker yellow B-Line bus from the city will take you to Mona Vale bus stop. From there you can choose to either take the 2km walk to the beginning of the walk, heading straight along Pittwater Road (maybe you can stop off at the shops along the way). Alternatively at the Mona Vale B-Line bus stop you can then swap to a local bus which will take you closer to start of the walk.
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