The Smithfield Magazine Rail Trail features an off-road shared path with a sealed surface of good width, an on-road section between Arcadia Drive and Peachey Roads, and some unsealed trail near Smithfield station (this can be avoided on quiet back streets). Trail start is at Smithfield Interchange and end is at Smithfield Magazine on Andrews Rd.

Smithfield Interchange to Peachey Road (1.8km)

From the station’s western carpark, proceed south along the rail reserve fence-line, initially on concrete path, then gravel, then unformed path until reaching the paved path at the wetlands of Playford Waters Park adjacent to Iberia Way. Where this gravel path passes between the fence and nearby houses is the point at which the Smithfield Magazine railway diverged from the main line.

For a sealed alternate route, proceed via the quiet streets of Graeber Rd and Iberia Drv, paralleling the railway, until reaching Playford Waters Park. There are bridges at either end of the lake and paved paths on both sides.

On reaching Arcadia Drive, cross the bridge over the lake and turn right onto Strathaird Blvd. There is no cycle lane but this is a quiet street.

Cross the roundabout at Coventry Rd and continue in the cycle lane on Davoren Rd to the Peachey Rd roundabout. This road is mostly a low traffic volume but there are two large schools nearby so expect traffic around school start/finish.

Peachey Road to Smithfield Magazine (1.7km)

Cross the Peachey Rd roundabout and access the shared use path on the northern side of Davoren Rd. Follow the shared use path past Stebonheath Park on the right. Stebonheath Park has toilets, BBQs, shaded picnic facilities, playground and trails. Parkrun occurs on Saturday mornings.

On reaching President Ave, cross the roundabout and access Eton Drv either by unformed track from the dead-end, or by paved path on the southern edge of the reserve.

At the other end of Eton Drv another unformed track gives access to Magazine Pl which connects to Andrews Rd at the Smithfield Magazine boundary. Eton Drv has no ramps at either end.

From the Magazine fenceline two original Magazine buildings are visible. One straight ahead still has its earth mounds and loading platforms, and one off to the right has been re-purposed and had its earth mounds removed.

Side Trails

Stuart O’Grady Bikeway (1.5 km)

At Andrews Rd turn right and proceed northward. Access the shared use path on the left when it commences. Follow the path around to the left at Curtis Rd until it joins the Stuart O’Grady Bikeway. To the north Gawler is 12km and to the south, Adelaide is 40km.

Smith Creek Trail (1.2 km)

The Smith Creek linear park trail is a pleasant 1.2 km trail which starts opposite Stebonheath Park and follows Smith Creek to Petherton Rd.

Penfield Rail Trail (4.3 km)

The Penfield Rail Trail can be accessed via the Smith Creek trail, Petherton Rd and Stebonheath Rd. Exercise caution on the busy Stebonheath Rd. Penfield Rail Trail starts at Bellchambers Rd.