A little fresh air. A little good company.
Discover local walks and rides, find people to get active with and make more of Bayside’s outdoors.
A place to start. A route to explore.
Each place is an invitation to get moving. Choose a local walk or ride to see its route, distance and starting point. Try a park circuit, a neighbourhood walk or a longer ride linking the coast and local streets.
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Hover or tap a route section to see its traffic stress. Thin dark green lines show the LTS 1 network.
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See the gaps in Street explorerSuggested outings use mapped paths and streets and are not field checked. Loop distances include the return; linear distances are one way. Thin dark green shows the LTS 1 network. Route colour shows cycling traffic stress; purple means unrated. Dashes show mapped unpaved sections; other sections may have no surface data. LTS does not indicate walking access or cycling permission. Map sources
Good company. More reasons to move.
A walking group, a running crew, a social ride or a weekend in the bush. Find local and nearby people who enjoy getting out and moving together.
11 active groups in and around Bayside
Community walking
Cheltenham & nearby
A community walking group supported by Cheltenham Community Centre, bringing people together for a walk, fresh air and conversation. Open to a range of ages and fitness levels.
Visit groupRegister with the organiser and confirm the current meeting place.
Coached running & social runs
Hampton, Sandringham & nearby bayside suburbs
A local running community with coached track and foreshore sessions, plus social runs. Options cater to a range of running experience, from people getting started to experienced runners.
Visit groupCoached sessions have fees. Check the current program, pace and joining details.
Short, social rides
Hampton · Bayside
Friendly local rides for people building confidence or getting back on the bike. Meet other locals and explore the neighbourhood from Hampton Community Centre.
Visit groupCheck registration and rider requirements.
Heart Foundation Walking group
Highett · Bayside
A regular walking group based at Peterson Reserve, with a medium-paced walk and a chance to socialise afterwards. A local way to meet others and build walking into your week.
Visit groupCheck the group profile for registration, pace and access details.
Group run coaching · adults & juniors
Dendy Park & Melbourne’s bayside suburbs
Coached group programs for adults getting into running and juniors developing their skills. Includes small-group run challenges and junior sessions around Bayside.
Visit groupPaid programs. Ask about the current intake, age groups and a suitable session.
Women · Path & road riding
Bayside & Melbourne’s south-east
A women’s riding community with path and road groups for different levels of confidence and experience. Formerly Ladies Back on Your Bike and Bayside Cycling Club.
Visit groupAsk the club about an introductory ride.
Bushwalking & outdoor adventures
Bayside-based · outings across Victoria
A Bayside-based club for day walks, overnight walks and base camps, with trips ranging from relaxed outings to bigger bushwalking adventures. A way to explore further with an established group.
Visit groupCheck walk grades, membership and the process for joining a trip.
Recreational riding & touring
Mordialloc & the southern bayside suburbs
A recreational club with rides ranging from a local coffee outing to longer day rides and multi-day trips. A nearby option for people who enjoy exploring together.
Visit groupCheck the current ride calendar and joining details.
Road cycling club
Bayside · Melbourne
A local road cycling club in Bayside. Contact the club to find out about membership, its current rides and a suitable group to join.
Visit groupAsk about the pace and experience expected.
Social, road & gravel
Port Phillip / Bayside & beyond
A community club built around cycling, friendship and coffee, with road and gravel riding, training sessions and weekend adventures.
Visit groupFind the current rides through the club.
Road rides & bunch skills
Nearby · St Kilda, Elwood & Beach Road
A nearby club with introductory bunch rides, women’s rides and other road training groups. Its introductory rides include the coast towards Black Rock.
Visit groupCheck membership and ride registration requirements.
A starting point for getting active with others. Checked 17 October 2026. Visit the organiser for current sessions, pace, fees, membership and registration details. More walking groups · More cycling groups on AusBUG
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