Manly Dam Circuit

Manly Dam Circuit is a dog walk in Allambie Heights, NSW, where the route offers spectacular views of the lake and surrounding bushland, with diverse vegetation, waterfalls, rock pools, and opportunities for birdwatching and frog spotting.

The walk

The route mixes sealed and natural sections.

Lead rules

Northern Beaches Council manages the route. This is a lead-on route: the leash stays on from the car park to the exit, with council signage the only exception if a section is ever re-signed.

Carry water for the dog: drinking points along walks like this are rarely signed, so plan as if there are none. Early morning and dusk are the comfortable windows in Allambie Heights for an on-lead stroll of this kind, particularly through the warmer months.

Worth knowing

The Allambie Heights suburb guide lists what else is around for the dog. Allambie Heights Oval is the other local walk worth comparing.