The recently opened Hungry Point Clifftop Walk and the leafy GreenWay may still feel like fresh additions to Sydney’s ever-growing network of walking and cycling trails, but another major shared trail is already on the horizon. A new route known as the MetroWay is currently in the works as a longer trail designed for walking, running and cycling. Set to connect Bankstown to the GreenWay, and eventually link through to the Bay Run, the route will run through Sydney’s inner west and south-west, winding past vibrant neighbourhood hubs, local favourite food spots, breezy breweries and the occasional waterside views along the way. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming MetroWay project.
MetroWay Sydney
The MetroWay will span roughly 13.8 kilometres, running alongside the Southwest Metro corridor between Sydenham and Bankstown as a continuous shared path. Planned as part of a broader network of active routes, it’s expected to link in with the existing GreenWay at Dulwich Hill, creating a more direct connection between the inner west and south-west.
One of the first visible highlights of the project so far is the new station plaza at Dulwich Hill, which has opened as part of the broader metro upgrade. The space improves links between buses, the Dulwich Hill Light Rail stop and the upcoming metro station, while offering an early glimpse of how the walking and cycling route will integrate with surrounding neighbourhoods.
As for the trail itself, it’s expected to pass within easy reach of neighbourhood cafes, relaxed dining strips and local breweries, including parts of Marrickville’s well-known brewery precinct, making it well suited to slower weekend strolls with plenty of fun stops along the way. With the future connection into the GreenWay and onwards towards the Bay Run, parts of the route are also likely to open up more scenic stretches near the water. The path will also hug stretches of the Cooks River, offering tranquil riverside views before eventually reaching Iron Cove.
Like other newer shared paths across Sydney, the finished trail will include lighting for safer evening strolls, plenty of greenery and easy-to-follow signage. Plans also include expanded bike parking along the southwest line, with more than 350 spaces expected across stations once complete. While metro trains are expected to begin running in the second half of the year, the MetroWay walking and cycling trail is a longer-term project still under development.
MetroWay at a glance
Length: 13.8km
Route: Sydenham to Bankstown (via Southwest Metro corridor)
Status: Under development as part of the Southwest Metro rollout
Read more about the infrastructure project on the NSW Government website.