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View of the Greenbelt Trail – Opening loop from Bridlewood

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View of the Greenbelt Trail – Opening loop from Bridlewood

Moderate

5.0

(3)

40

riders

View of the Greenbelt Trail – Opening loop from Bridlewood

02:06

32.8km

140m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.7 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.5 km

Watt's Creek Pathway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Watt's Creek Pathway follows Watt's Creek and is open to hiking, running, and biking. It's fully paved and easy to access with a stroller or wheelchair, as there is only …

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2

13.3 km

Bridge over Watt's Creek

Highlight • Bridge

This small bridge crosses Watt's Creek and gives hikers and bikers a good look down onto the dark, slow-moving waters. This creek flows for about 10 kilometres through urban Kanata.

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3

18.7 km

View of the Greenbelt Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

I don’t suggest this area of the greenbelt trail right now. I had to walk my bike through mud and water in many spots. The trip is not appropriate unless …

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4

18.7 km

Shirleys Bay

Highlight • River

Located along the Ottawa River at the western edge of the National Capital Greenbelt, Shirleys Bay is an important wetland and conservation area known for its quiet shoreline and abundant …

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5

22.0 km

Trans Canada Trail Connection

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Super fun compact gravel trail. Weaving through the woods there are lots of turns and mild elevation changes to keep the ride interesting.

Tip by

6

29.0 km

Opening

Highlight • Other

B

32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

8.85 km

3.68 km

630 m

463 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

12.6 km

3.22 km

< 100 m

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