Shennan Walkway
Shennan Walkway is a curving, sufficiently lit path in Mount Druitt NSW 2770 that works as a thoroughfare near the town centre. Its most notable feature is the curve of the path, which bike riders and skaters enjoy. A bench along the walkway offers a place to sit.
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About Shennan Walkway
Curving Lit Path at Shennan Walkway
Shennan Walkway is a thoroughfare rather than an enclosed park, and people mostly pass through it on the way around Mount Druitt. The path follows a curving line, and bike riders and skaters enjoy the bends, which keep the route interesting from one end to the other. The walkway is sufficiently lit, so the path stays usable as daylight fades. A bench beside the path gives walkers a place to stop and rest.
Personal Safety on Shennan Walkway
Shennan Walkway has recorded personal safety incidents, and most of them have happened in the evening. In one incident, a person who refused a request for a cigarette was threatened with a knife and then chased along the path. Another incident on the walkway involved an attempted handbag snatch. The evening is therefore the riskiest time to be on Shennan Walkway, while daylight hours carry less risk.
Facilities at Shennan Walkway
Visitor tips for Shennan Walkway
- ✓Walk with a companion rather than alone, especially after dark.
- ✓Keep bags close to your body while on the path.
- ✓Go in the morning if you want to sit on the bench.
- ✓Carry a bag for your rubbish, as there is nowhere to drop it on the walkway.
Getting to Shennan Walkway
Shennan Walkway is in Mount Druitt NSW 2770, a short distance from Dawson Mall and the Mount Druitt town centre.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby Mount Druitt
- 📍Dawson Mall
- 📍Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
- 📍William Mason Reserve
- 📍Major Druitt Park
- 📍RAAF Memorial Park
Frequently asked questions about Shennan Walkway
Is Shennan Walkway safe at night?
Evenings carry the most risk on Shennan Walkway, where a knife threat and an attempted bag snatch have occurred, so daylight visits are the safer option.
Can you ride a bike or skate on Shennan Walkway?
Yes, cyclists and skaters use the walkway, and its bends are part of the appeal for them.
Is Shennan Walkway lit?
Yes, the walkway has enough lighting for the path to be used after sunset.
Is there a rubbish bin on Shennan Walkway?
No. With no bin on the walkway, litter, empty shopping trolleys and dumped furniture tend to collect along the path.