Westside Bike Path - Trail Description

The site of Plympton Station. The station platform can be seen in the background of this phtogrpah. Geoff Best

Location: West of Adelaide, 2km from Adelaide

Start/end: Richmond to Glenelg

Region: South Australia

Length open: 7km

Surface: Sealed

Description

Following the route of the Holdfast Bay Railway, this mostly tree-lined on- and off-road trail winds through the inner Adelaide suburbs before emerging at the beach in Glenelg. There are many busy street crossings, only some with lights, so take care. The trail is popular with walkers and cyclists, many of whom use it as a commuter trail to the city, and also with skate boarders. Sections of the trail are provided with overhead lighting. (1/08)

For more information on this trail see the book Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia.

Trail Map

See Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia for a much more detailed map. The maps in the book include all trail access points, facilities along the trail and gradient profiles (example).

Related Information

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Rail Trails of Victoria and South Australia This trail is included in our guide book Rail trails of Victorian and South Australia. The book features 25 rail trails. It includes plenty of photos, detailed descriptions and full colour maps. It is available from book shops and bike shops or order direct.

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