New walking, cycling and trails-based activity strategy endorsed for NSW MidCoast

MidCoast Council has advised that Council has adopted a new Walking, Cycling and Trails-based Activity Strategy following community engagement in July and August 2024.

Council Executive Manager of Public Spaces, Liam Bulley noted "Walking is the most popular activity undertaken in our region and there is a high level of community interest in this strategy.

"We thank everyone who has provided ideas and feedback for this important strategy. We have considered all feedback to develop the strategy."

Over 513 people provided online feedback and 263 people spoke to Council's engagement and public spaces team during the consultation.

Bulley advised "the strategy provides a range of proposed walking and cycle path initiatives which support recreational activities.’

The Strategy sits alongside Council's existing Pedestrian and Access Mobility Plan which identifies walk and cycle routes to improve active transport routes to connect communities.

In May 2025, 100 people commented during the public exhibition of the draft document. A response to every submission is available on the website page for the project.

The strategy has 27 actions to improve walking and cycling trails in MidCoast parks and reserves. There are 18 actions to provide for trail-based activities across the region.

"These actions are exciting proposals for walkers and cyclists. The new strategy will help us seek funding opportunities to achieve the actions," added Bulley.

You can access the Strategy and find out more about the project here