Shared pathways
Council manages and maintains 893 kms of shared pathways across the Central Coast where you can walk, run, cycle or skate!
If you’re looking for a new place to explore and keep fit, here are some sections of the Coast’s most popular and scenic shared pathways to try:
- Brisbane Water Foreshore, Woy Woy to Point Clare (The Boulevarde, Woy Woy to Fagans Park, Jirrah Ave Point Clare)
- Budgewoi Foreshore, Budgewoi to Buff Point (from the boat ramp adjacent to Diamond Head Drive, Budgewoi to Edgewater Park, Narambi Rd, Buff Point)
- Chittaway Bay to Berkeley Vale (Chittaway Bay Lions Park, Cnr Lakedge Ave and Thomas Walker Dr, Chittaway Bay, to Ewen Howlett Reserve, Lakedge Ave, Berkeley Vale)
- Ettalong Beach to Ocean Beach (Ferry Rd, Ettalong to Ocean Beach, Trafalgar Ave, Umina)
- Gosford Waterfront (Adcock Park, West Gosford to Gosford Sailing Club)
- Kincumber to Davistown Foreshore (Carrack Road Boat Ramp, Carrack Road, Kincumber to Coomal Avenue, Davistown)
- Magenta Shared Pathway (North Entrance towards Toukley, along Wilfred Barrett Drive)
- Tuggerah Lake Foreshore (eastern side) - Lakedge Avenue, Chittaway Bay to Saltwater Creek Reserve and Playground, Long Jetty
- Tuggerawong Shared Path (Prawn Beach Lane, Wyongah to February Street, Tuggerawong)
- Woy Woy Waterfront (The Boulevarde through to MacMasters Rd)
Photo: Ettalong Beach foreshore shared pathway
Respectful use of shared pathways
Our shared pathways are for everyone.
- When cycling on shared pathways, always wear a helmet and keep to the left. If you’re planning to pass someone, slow down and use your bell or horn to let them know you’re close by.
- Travel at a speed that is safe for you and the pedestrians you encounter.
- Keep dogs on short leads and under control at all times.
Let’s keep shared pathways as they have been intended, as a shared, welcoming and safe place for everyone to enjoy!
To see map of all existing shared pathways, see Council’s Bike Plan 2019-2029
Footpaths
Requests for infrastructure, including footpaths, are listed for consideration of funding through Council’s Capital Works Program.
All works are prioritised against technical criteria which results in a ranking of projects. As funding is limited, budget allocations are made to projects with the highest ranking.
Footpaths may be constructed as part of road upgrades, or as identified in the PAMP and Bike Plan as part of the missing link program, which involves connecting sections of the footpath network to complete loops.
Council also has a footpath renewal program to replace existing footpaths in poor condition. Footpath renewals are assessed based on a variety of criteria including current footpath condition, nearby attractions such as schools and businesses and pedestrian volumes.
Planning for active transport
Our community helped us to develop two planning documents: Central Coast Bike Plan and the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) to guide our ongoing provision of an active transport network for Central Coast residents and visitors.
The purpose of these documents is to provide a safe, high quality and a well-connected network that enables pedestrians and cyclists of all abilities to move efficiently and conveniently throughout the Central Coast. It also aims to increase the continuity and connectivity of existing facilities and encourage the use of active transport.
The Central Coast Bike Plan shows the commitment to expand our network of shared pathways to increase opportunities for locals and tourists to walk or cycle for pleasure or as a legitimate mode of transport, making the Coast an even better place to live in and visit.
To develop the PAMP, the priority routes in Gosford, Woy Woy, Wyong / Tuggerah and The Entrance were divided into discrete segments and audited to identify maintenance issues, missing links, and crossing needs or issues.