Key Walking Trails and Maps

A man walks a bicycle alongside a woman on a leafy park path.

Key Walking Trails

Active Transport Link between Carlingford and Parramatta

In December 2024, a new walking and riding path (also known as an active transport link) opened as part of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 project.

The 5.7km path features multiple access points between Boundary Road in Carlingford and Tramway Avenue in Parramatta, as well as bike racks, seating, water stations, journey maps, signs, and motion-sensor LED lighting.

To learn more visit the NSW Government page 

Great West Walk

The Great West Walk is a 65km walking route stretching from Parramatta Park to the foot of the Blue Mountains. 

The walk traverses a varied landscape of protected Cumberland Plain woodland, local river systems, public parklands, Australia’s oldest architecture, some of Western Sydney’s most iconic urban landscapes. 

Find out more about the walk here.

Parramatta River Walk

The Parramatta River Walk is a series of linked walks that begin on the northern side of the river at Woolwich Wharf or on the southern side at Birchgrove Wharf, and end in Parramatta at the junction of Toongabbie Creek and Darling Mills Creek. 

Find out more here.

Other walking trails

The City of Parramatta has extensive walking trails through its bushland areas, including Lake Parramatta Reserve, Hunts Creek and Terrys Creek.

Click here to find out more

Walking Maps

To find walking routes in the City of Parramatta, go to Transport for NSW Cycleway Finder map and then click on shared path and quiet street routes.