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Walmer Bridge – Abbotsford Convent loop from Collingwood

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Walmer Bridge – Abbotsford Convent loop from Collingwood

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Walmer Bridge – Abbotsford Convent loop from Collingwood

02:55

44.0km

570m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.2 km for 58 m

After 41.6 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.01 km

Walmer Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Connecting Richmond and Hawthorn, Walmer Bridge (Walmer Street Bridge) is a key crossing along the Yarra River used by walkers and cyclists. The metal truss structure carries a shared path …

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5.82 km

Jack O'Toole Reserve is a green space along Earl Street, with the Anniversary Trail passing right through it. Here you can also find an off-leash dog park, Willsmere Station Community Garden, and public restrooms.

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24.4 km

Picnic Area by the Pond, Plenty River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

Opposite the North Eastern Horse & Pony Club

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28.1 km

Banyule Cattleyards and Historic Farm Equipment

Highlight • Historical Site

The Banyule Swamp and the Yarra River were originally occupied by the Wurundjeri people until 1838 during the earliest rural allotments. Today you can explore the area and see old …

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36.7 km

Chandler Highway Bridge Murals

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic Site, wonderful views of the bridges themselves combined with several Artworks of Australian Native Animals along the new paths under the bridge

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37.2 km

Wurundjeri Spur Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place to stop when you're on the Main Yarra Trail. The vantage point above the river gives you a clear view of the city skyline.

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38.8 km

Yarra Bend Park Fruit Bat Colony

Highlight • Natural

A great place to stop to see the Fruit Bats (or Flying Foxes) in Yarra Bend Park. Thousands of bats roost here in the day and can be seen stretching their enormous wings.

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42.6 km

Abbotsford Convent

Highlight • Historical Site

From Abbotsford Convent:

"Just four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD and spread over 16 acres, Abbotsford Convent is Australia’s largest arts and cultural precinct—a place for curiosity and collaboration, meeting and …

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44.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

10.6 km

6.63 km

6.00 km

1.29 km

732 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

10.3 km

2.00 km

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

15°C

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Walmer Bridge – Abbotsford Convent loop from Collingwood

Walmer Bridge

Jack O'Toole Reserve

Picnic Area by the Pond, Plenty River Trail

Banyule Cattleyards and Historic Farm Equipment

Chandler Highway Bridge Murals

Wurundjeri Spur Lookout

Yarra Bend Park Fruit Bat Colony

Abbotsford Convent

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