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Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

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Victoria

Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

Moderate

4.6

(14)

riders

Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

03:01

48.6km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.73 km for 76 m

After 37.4 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.47 km

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

3.88 km

Willsmere Park

Highlight • Natural

Willsmere Park sits beside the Yarra River on the edge of Yarra Bend Park, with open grassland, billabongs, remnant bushland, and shared riverside trails running through the reserve. The park …

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21.1 km

Hartwell railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hartwell railway station one of many station that the Anniversary Trail passes by. This station has a bike repair station, café, small kid's playground, car park and a small …

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37.7 km

Gardiners Creek Trail runs approximately 17 kilometres, and is a shared walking and cycling path that follows Gardiners Creek through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The sealed trail runs through parklands and …

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38.8 km

Gardiners Creek Reserve

Highlight • River

Gardiners Creek Reserve is a beautiful linear park that follows the creek through Burwood and the surrounding suburbs. The reserve includes open grassy areas, sports fields, playgrounds, and shared paths …

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39.2 km

Gardiners Creek

Highlight • River

Gardiners Creek is a slow-moving tributary of the Yarra River that flows through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The creek winds through parklands and reserves before joining the Yarra near Burnley Harbour. …

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

4.95 km

2.62 km

1.93 km

306 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

19.5 km

2.05 km

367 m

172 m

Elevation

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Sunday 26 July

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Blackburn Lake – Ghostly Swamp loop from Mitcham

Blackburn Lake

Willsmere Park

Ghostly Swamp

Hartwell railway station

Gardiners Creek Trail

Gardiners Creek Reserve

Gardiners Creek

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