The Bay Run is a 7-kilometre-long pedestrian and cycling circuit around

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passing through the suburbs of

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, Lilyfield, Haberfield,

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, Rodd Point.

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and

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. in the

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. The Bay Run provides excellent views of Iron Cove for its entire course as it constantly hugs the shoreline. The Bay Run is popular with joggers, walkers, roller skaters and cyclists who enjoy the pleasant waterside scenery while exercising. The Bay Run plays host to the annual Bay Run fun run, a community event that brings people together in the name of health, fun and exercise. The Bay Run has separate facilities for

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and

pedestrian A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, by wheelchair or with other mobility aids. Streets and roads often have a designated footpath for pedestrian traffic, called the '' sidewalk'' in North American English, the ''pavement'' in British En ...

s, and those on foot are prohibited from encroaching on the dedicated cycleway.

Route

A popular place to start the Bay Run is where the Iron Cove Bridge meets the

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. The popular route is anticlockwise, which means that Iron Cove is always on the left. There is a dual path along almost the whole of the route, one for pedestrians, the other for cyclists. From the

to Rodd Point, the path follows the shore of Sisters Bay past the Drummoyne Rowing Club to Thompson's Wharf where a fine view is available of

. The path follows Henley Marine Drive until a fine view of Rodd Island is available at a private wharf. A little further along is a local landmark of a crocodile of natural sandstone, in the style of Luis Barragan. At Rodd Point, is Rodd Park where the Dobroyd Aquatic Club is situated. From Rodd Point to

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there are large stands of Grey Mangrove. There are informative signs which provide insight into the local indigenous culture, history and ecology of the area erected by the Canada Bay Council. At Timbrell Park is the Iron Cove Creek Bridge at the mouth of Iron Creek. Its spectacular motifs of local bird life reflect the pelicans, kingfishers and cormorants which perch on the floating debris boom barrier. Admire the view of the Iron Cove Bridge at the other end of the cove. The path runs alongside the City West Link Road and passes the UTS Haberfield Rowing Club. The road traffic crosses

on a new bridge, with the old bridge a footbridge dedicated to the Bay Run. At this point there is an option to follow a picturesque path which loops under both bridges and crosses

at Blackmore Oval. Admire the Bicycle Tree sculpture. From

to King George Park

, the path runs through parkland. Look at the signs which tell stories of the Italian Fishermen and the former APIA Club, now the Le Montage venue. Up the hill is Leichhardt Oval and the Leichhardt Aquatic Centre. Pass the Italian Grove, and admire the view of Rodd Island. The Leichhardt Rowing Club is next, and then the path runs beside a sporting ground. Up a small incline is the Summerhouse of Callan Park and a grove of remnant Ironbark trees, from which

derives its name. The path leads to King George Park which is a venue for athletics in the summer and soccer (football) in the winter. There is a new children's playground. From King George Park across the Iron Cove Bridge to the Olympic Swimming Pool. The path leads up to the Rozelle end of the Iron Cove Bridge. Admire the sandstone tower of the Callan Park buildings. There are two options to cross

. The new Iron Cove Bridge, which provides a panoramic view of Iron Cove, or the old Iron Cove Bridge, which provides panoramic views of

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, particularly

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and

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. It takes 1.5 hours to walk the Bay Run at a leisurely pace, There are water fountains and seats at regular intervals along the path.

References

External links

Map of Free Drinking Water En-RouteThe Bay Run fun run websiteThe Bay Run plotted on MapMyRun.comThe Annual 65K 4 65Roses Walkathon held at the Bay RunCity of Canada Bay description of the Bay Run
{{Bicycle paths in Sydney, state=collapsed Bicycle paths in Sydney Cycling in Sydney Running in Australia

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