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Dandenong Creek Trail – Ringwood Gateway Bridge loop from Lilydale

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Australia
Victoria

Dandenong Creek Trail – Ringwood Gateway Bridge loop from Lilydale

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Dandenong Creek Trail – Ringwood Gateway Bridge loop from Lilydale

03:05

47.5km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.98 km

Lillydale Lake

Lake

11.0 km

Croydon Sediment Pond

Lake

3

16.2 km

Dandenong Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Dandenong Creek Trail is partially sealed, created from a mix of concrete and asphalt sections along with segments of compacted gravel. The entire Dandenong Creek Trail is an amazing …

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16.4 km

Sir Hubert Opperman cycling sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Sir Hubert Opperman cycling sculpture sits on the side of the Dandenong Creek Trail near the edge of Marie Wallace Bayswater Park. It was created to honour the legendary …

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18.0 km

Dandenong Creek

Highlight • River

Running through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, Dandenong Creek forms a continuous green corridor of wetlands, grassland, and riparian vegetation. The creek moves steadily through the landscape, with sections of open water, …

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21.2 km

Dandenong Creek

Highlight • River

Running through Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, Dandenong Creek forms a continuous green corridor of wetlands, grassland, and riparian vegetation. The creek moves steadily through the landscape, with sections of open water, …

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7

24.2 km

Ringwood Gateway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A steep bridge that bypasses over Maroondah Highway which is part of the Eastlink Trail.

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29.0 km

JW Manson Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The reserve protects the bush along the Dandenong Creek Trail, though the cricket ovals have now also been known by this name. It's a scenic spot for a shaded walk.

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31.0 km

Ringwood–Belgrave Rail Trail bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge marks the junction between the Dandenong Creek Trail and the Ringwood–Belgrave Rail Trail, creating a key link within Melbourne’s eastern trail network. Crossing over Dandenong Creek, it offers a brief elevated view of the water and surrounding vegetation.

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47.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

6.95 km

4.62 km

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

19.9 km

7.04 km

105 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 8 November

22°C

4°C

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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