CYCLEWAYS and SHARED PATHS of BALLINA SHIRE
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Get out and about with the whole family and enjoy walking your four-legged friend in Ballina Shire. Dogs must be on a lead at all times in public places, unless in one of our seven off-leash areas.
DOG FRIENDLY BEACHES
THE PATH THERE SHARE
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Angels Beach, East Ballina (on leash) Sharpes Beach, Skennars Head excluding beach patrol area (on leash) Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head north of surf club (off leash)
Keep left unless overtaking
Compton Drive, East Ballina
Ride at low speeds in busy areas when approaching corners and crests
Gap Road, Alstonville Seven Mile Beach north of surf club, Lennox Head Ballina Heights Eastern Reserve
DISMOUNT AREAS
Always obey the road rules, including helmet laws
Headlands Drive Drainage Reserve, Skennars Head
Bike riders must dismount and walk their bikes:
Ride in a predictable manner
The Spit, Ballina
You are permitted to ride two abreast, but not more than 1.5 metres apart
Please be considerate of other users of these areas. Your dog must always be under effective control.
Give hand signals when changing lanes, turning left, right or stopping
Take note of onsite signage about dog rules.
Plan your route using quieter streets, cycleways or shared paths.
KEEP BALLINA BEAUTIFUL
Visit www.gotogether.transport.nsw. gov.au for more information on sharing roads and cycleways.
Remember there’s no such thing as the dog poo fairy! Bag the poo, bin it or take it with you.
AREAS
CYCLEWAYS and SHARED PATHS of BALLINA SHIRE
Give way to pedestrians
Bicentennial Gardens, Ballina
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BIKE RIDERS SHOULD:
OFF LEASH AREAS
RIDING ROAD
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Shared paths are for both pedestrians and bike riders.
The Spit, Ballina (off leash)
Ballina CBD to Sharpes Beach
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EXPERIENCE the BALLINA COAST and HINTERLAND by BIKE, SCOOTER, ON FOOT and WITH YOUR PET
on footpaths
Ring your bell and slow down when approaching other path users Where possible, allow onemetre space for pedestrians Move off the path if stopped.
to use pedestrian crossings at the end of shared paths.
PEDESTRIANS (including walking, jogging, skating, mobility scooters and motorized wheelchairs) SHOULD:
LOCK IT UP! Avoid theft and secure your bike when unattended. Carry a good bicycle lock and secure the wheels and frame.
Visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ ExercisingYourDog for more information
Keep to the left Travel in a predictable manner Listen for the sound of a bell and avoid moving into the path of a bike Supervise young children at all times
Angels Beach
Keep dogs on short leashes
Shaws Bay
Move off the path if stopped.
MOBILITY SCOOTERS SHOULD:
BIKE RIDING SAFETY
Follow the same rules that apply to pedestrians
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When riding, you are required by law to wear an approved bike helmet fitted and fastened on your head
WANT KNOW MORE?
Bike riders must have a working brake
Ballina Visitor Information Centre Ph: 1800 777 666 discoverballina.com.au
Ensure you have a fully functioning bell, horn or other warning device
ballinacoastandhinterland
Lights and reflectors increase your visibility. By law, you must have your lights on between sunset and sunrise, and in bad weather Lennox Head to Pat Morton Lookout
North Wall Ballina
You should also have a red reflector visible from the rear.
Knockrow
Ballina Shire Council 40 Cherry Street, Ballina Ph: 1300 864 444 ballina.nsw.gov.au ballinashirecouncil Shaws Bay Loop Walk
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Lennox Head
Ride on the footpath or shared path, not the road
Tintenbar
Not exceed 10km/h Ride at walking speed (2-3 km/h) in busy pedestrian areas
Wollongbar Alstonville
Use baskets or racks: overloading may affect balance and control
Ballina South Ballina
Health and medications may affect your ability to use your scooter: check with your doctor or pharmacist. Wardell