The Semaphore Rail Trail starts at the intersection of Semaphore Rd and Panama Dr, west of the Birkenhead Bridge, a bascule bridge over the Port River with two lifting spans. It finishes at Semaphore Park, just south of Fort Glanville.

New Port to Semaphore Jetty (1.5 km)

• From Panama Drive, head west on the shared path on the southern side of Semaphore Rd. Pass the New Port developments on the left, with views over the old docks. Cross the Outer Harbor Railway near Glanville Station and then Causeway Rd at the lights.
• From here there is a choice of on-road bike lanes or a marked bike lane on the wide footpath. Exeter Station was on the northern side of Semaphore Rd, near the junction with Woolnough St, close to where the bicycle shop is now
• After crossing Military Rd, the footpath bicycle lane runs onto the road for the last block to the beach. At the point where the road descends toward the Esplanade, Semaphore Station stood on what is now the median strip. Cross the Esplanade at the lights and either continue straight ahead for the jetty or turn left to get to Semaphore Park.

Semaphore Jetty return (1 km)

• The jetty originally had a railway line on it to transport goods to and from berthed ships. Bicycles are not permitted but it is a very pleasant walk.

Semaphore Jetty to Semaphore Park (1.7 km)

• Adjacent to the jetty entrance is the steam train terminus and turntable, a café and large playground.
• The sealed rail trail heads south through landscaped parks, following the narrow-gauge railway line. South of Bower Rd the trail is immediately adjacent to the railway line through sandhills. Access to historic Fort Glanville is from Military Rd, near the intersection with Bower Rd. The trail finishes at the train station, although the path continues south toward Grange. Just beyond the station is Pt Malcolm Reserve, a large open space with picnic facilities, toilets and playground.

Semaphore Jetty (1 km return)

• The jetty originally had a railway line on it to transport goods to and from berthed ships. Bicycles are not permitted but it is a very pleasant walk.

CONNECTING PATHS

• The Outer Harbor Greenway (23 km) crosses Semaphore Rd near Glanville Station and continues north to Outer Harbor. It also heads south over Birkenhead Bridge and through Port Dock to the CBD.
• The Coast Park Trail (34 km) follows the shore from Outer Harbor to Seacliff, with just a few kilometres to be built between Grange and Semaphore Park (due to be constructed 2025). A great scenic ride and ideal for children and novice riders.