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Como Bridge - Trail Description
Trail
Como Bridge
| Type: | Rail trail |
| Location: | Oatley and Como 20 km south of Sydney |
| Start/end: | Oatley to Como |
| Status: | Open |
| Length open: | 1.5km |
| Surface: | Sealed |
| Terrain: | flat |
| Public transport: | Train |
| Contact Region: | Sydney & Blue Mountains |
Details
Features
A rail trail that follows part of the approach easement (from Oatley) then crosses the former Como Railway Bridge to Como. This old bridge lies next to a more modern dual track suburban/country rail bridge carrying the main south coast line traffic.
The old bridge is significant as the longest single track lattice girder bridge in New South Wales and is a rare example of its type. Connects the riverside suburbs of Oatley and Como in Sydney's south.
Description
Approx one kilometre from Oatley Railway station (north) a sealed walking and cycle path commences at the end of Myra Place. It travels south along the old railway corridor, crosses the bridge and finishes in Cremona Rd Como (south). The entire pathway is some 1.5 kilometres in length.
At the Como end, the pathway continues through The Como Reserve to the historic Como Hotel and adjacent streets. We suggest users consult with web sites that deal with Sydney bicycle pathways for further information about interconnecting pathways.
Background Information
This former Railway Bridge spans the George’s river and connects the southern suburbs of Como (to the south) and Oatley (to the north) that lie on either side of the river. This steel truss bridge was opened in 1885 and once carried a single track on the main line from Sydney to Port Kembla. In 1972 it was closed and replaced by an adjacent new double track bridge. A well maintained black top carriageway has been installed on the old bridge providing an excellent walking and cycling route for recreational use.
Links
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Phone: 02 9330 9400
April 2012
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Contact Us About This Trail
Email or click here: nsw@railtrails.org.au.
Photos
Como Bridge - Photos
Comments
Comments
26 August , 2017 by peterb666
I lived in Como for around 20 years until 2014 and used the Como Bridge trail on a regular basis to go between Como and Oatley and return. It is a near enough to level track with well maintained bitumen. Since the renovation of the Como Pleasure Grounds on the southern side of the bridge, there is now a great little cafe to enjoy a coffee and light snack along the way. Remnants of the original Como railway station remain but are fenced off. Fabulous other than some cyclists that refuse to slow down over the bridge. This is a great community link and pre-dates the rail trail movement by decades.
24 March , 2016 by cascho
I rode this trail late this afternoon (24/3/16), and it’s a great little trail. The bridge over the Georges River is the highlight with good views. Surface quality is fine and no major obstacles that a rider needs to worried about. Alot of pedestrians.
16 November , 2012 by Hicky
G'day, I ride the bridge a couple of times each week. There are two things that riders should know. Firstly, there is a 30m section at the southern end between the lookout and the railway access gate where the surface is very bumby. On a road bike it is very uncomfortable. Secondly, the posted maximum speed for bicycles is - wait for it - 5kph! If you try to ride at that pace you will be passed by pedestrians. Other than that, it's a great venue to ride. Bill