Cycle Around 3 Best Bike Routes in Applecross

Applecross is a great area to do plenty of activities like kayaking, kitesurfing, running, and even cycling. With scenic beach and riverside trails, Applecross offers various trails perfect for cycling enthusiasts. Here are three of the best bike routes to try in Applecross. 

Kintail Rd, Applecross to 25 Broome St, Cottesloe

This route is on an 18 km long trail that takes an average of 1 hour to finish. It starts at Kintail Road and passes through some notable landmarks such as Alfred Cove Nature Reserve, Troy Park, Point Walter Reserve, Blackwell Reach Reserve, and East Fremantle Yacht Club. The last leg of the route goes through Stirling Highway then switches over to Fremantle Railway PSP and ends at Salvado Street. 

68A Glenelg St, Mount Pleasant to 19 Yeovil Cr, Bicton

This route is a short 9 km route that you can finish in under half an hour and it begins at Glenelg St, Mount Pleasant, then on to Canning Highway and switching over to Cunningham St. following through to Dunkley Avenue around Tompkins Park. The last leg of the route passes through Swan Road and Wexham Street, and ends in Yeovil Crescent.

11–21A Canning Beach Road Out-and-Back

This is another out-and-back short route with scenic riverside views around Canning River. It starts at 11–21A Canning Beach Road and takes the Canning Beach Road all the way to Canning Highway, crossing over to Kwinana Freeway PSP then circling back, still taking Kwinana Freeway, to head down to Mount Henry Bridge and crossing over to The Esplanade in Mount Pleasant. The last leg of the route takes The Esplanade then going back up to Canning Beach Road and ending at the route start point at 11–21A Canning Beach Road.