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Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 16KM Medium
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Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 16KM Medium

Hosted by Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group

Sunday 15 November 2026, 10:00Venue time (Sydney)
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Forestville to Manly: Classic Bushwalk, Manly Dam, Manly Beach 15KM Medium

This excellent bush walk has the following stages:

1. Forestville to Manly Dam: 8km. Toilets\, and lunch stop.
2. Many Dam to Manly Ferry Wharf: 8km.

What more could you possibly want from a day out!!!

Distance: 16KM

Type of Walk: Great bush walking in the first half, including little known trails leading onto the back of Manly Dam. Parks, well-formed paths for the rest of the day.

Difficulty: Medium.

Walking Pace: Steady pace all day and average 4.5 km per hour.

Meeting Place + Transport: We meet at Chatswood Train/Bus Interchange to catch the 160X Service Bus, departing Bus Stand A at 10:02AM, through to Forestville. Ferry back to Circular Quay or northern beaches bus services from Manly.

What to bring: Walking shoes/boots; 1.5 litres of water, refill available; hydrolytes; snacks; lunch, light rain jacket; sunscreen, cap/hat. NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH STOP, SO BRING FOOD!

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly Corso

By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:

https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383

Questions? Leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.

Ted :)

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