Works to relocate service cables near the Mike Turtur Bikeway are continuing. This work is associated with the construction of the Morphett Rd tram and trail overpass. Cyclists will be detoured to local streets to the south while pedestrians will be detoured to the north, using the Anzac Hwy footpath. A new detour will be introduced when construction of the overpass itself starts, requiring the Turtur to be closed at all worksites from August. Refer to NEWS item below for details, including detour map. Cyclists and pedestrians can use the Westside Bikeway as an alternative route.

This is an enjoyable ride that links up with several other shared paths, plus Adelaide’s beaches. It crosses several busy roads but these either have traffic lights or overpasses.

The main sections are:

• Adelaide Parklands to South Rd (4 km) takes you from the edge of the CBD to a trail and tramline overpass at South Rd (A2). It starts from the Adelaide Parklands Trail on the corner of South Tce and Peacock Rd where there is a tram stop, but they do not take bikes. If coming by car you may need to park further south.
• South Rd to Glenelg (5 km) has some major pedestrian crossings, which are about to be replaced by tram and trail overpasses, and it stops a block short of the beach

South Tce (Adelaide Parklands) to South Rd (4 km)

• From the Adelaide Parklands Trail on the corner of South Tce and Peacock Rd, the railside trail runs south between the Glenelg tram line and Peacock Rd.
• At Greenhill Rd, cross at the traffic lights to the tram side of King William Rd
• Continue on the footpath for a short distance (to be upgraded in 2025) before moving to the shared-use path.
• Follow the tramline through to Goodwood Rd, which can be crossed at the pedestrian lights to Railway Tce
• Follow Railway Tce until it turns left and becomes Devon St. Turn right and ride through the tunnel beneath the tram line, then immediately left and ride a short distance to the end of the street, where you turn right and walk your bike to the Railway Station subway beneath the train line to the reserve. Turn left to the tram overpass and veer right, following the path to Ethel St/Norman Tce and the pedestrian crossing on Leah St.
• The trail is now a well-defined shared use path next to the tram line. After a short distance, the South Rd overpass provides good views of the city

South Rd to Brighton Rd, Glenelg (6 km) 

• About 500 m after the overpass, go over the tram line at the pedestrian crossing for Stop 7 Glandore. Walk your bike and look out for trams
• The trail continues as a shared-use path along Pleasant Ave to the pedestrian crossings on Marion Rd and Cross Rd. Watch out for the ‘bike chain people’ artwork along Wattle Tce
• Under the Morphett Rd shared bridge you will see the Sturt River’s concrete channel. On the other side of this bridge the path continues along the tram line. The trail on the left is the 12 km Sturt River Cycle Path, which extends to the Patrick Jonker Veloway
• Continue on the shared path as it follows the tram line to Glenelg but watch out for the Gene Giraffe beside the path after Stop 13 Glenrowrie
• The trail ends at Brighton Rd. You can use the pedestrian crossing to continue along Jetty Rd to the beach or, if that is too busy, take Augusta St 200m to the north.