The best road cycling routes in Leda Nature Reserve

Mount Henry Bridge Reserve sits directly in the shadow of the historic Mount Henry Bridge. It's a popular riverside stop for families, fitness enthusiasts, and walkers with public toilets, manicured grassy picnic fields, park benches, and a large car park. The kids' playgrounds here are a stand-out amenity, with modern design including shade sails. For adults, there's free fitness equipment, the Mount Henry Jetty and the Kerbside Café.

Safety Bay was given its name in 1837 after being identified as a safe location to anchor ships. The area is now surrounded by a suburb of the same name, and the calm, sheltered beach make it a popular destination for families. However, shark activity is common in the area so be sure to check conditions before going and follow all posted signage while visiting the area.

This shared-use path travels the length of Warnbro Sound with amazing ocean views and beach access along the way. The paved route passes by parks, playgrounds, benches, and BBQs so you can easily spend the day stopping at various location along the way and hopefully ending things with a beautiful sunset.

Covering over 6,500 hectares the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park protects important ocean habitats for hundreds of species. Visitors can enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and diving. There are also wildlife cruises that take you out to the nearby islands to explore even more.

Millers Pond is a calm wetland area along the South Perth Foreshore, offering one of the best spots for skyline reflections across still water. A short boardwalk leads you out over the pond, framing views of Perth’s city towers beyond the reeds and paperbark trees. It’s a quieter contrast to the open riverfront, with birdlife often around the water’s edge.

This quiet riverside viewpoint offers one of the best perspectives of the Perth skyline across the Swan River. A bench sits beside the path, making it a great place to pause and take in the cityscape rising above the water. Just below the viewpoint, a small pier extends out into the river, bringing you closer to the water and offering an even clearer look back toward the skyline.

Canning Bridge is a major road bridge that carries Canning Highway across the Canning River between the suburbs of Applecross and Como. Originally built in the 1930s, this key bridge has been rebuilt several times over the years. Under the bridge, various walking and cycling paths wind along the river, connecting several of the surrounding foreshore parklands and offering plenty of options for exploring this beautiful area.

Kwinana Freeway Shared Path is a major walking and cycling route that runs alongside the Kwinana Freeway through Perth’s southern suburbs. Part of Perth’s Principal Shared Path (PSP) network, the sealed trail provides a direct corridor used by both recreational users and commuters. This quiet section offers a beautiful view of the Canning River and is ideal for connecting to several river foreshore routes and nearby suburbs.