Former Belmont Station – Fernleigh Track loop from Adamstown

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Former Belmont Station – Fernleigh Track loop from Adamstown

Moderate

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Former Belmont Station – Fernleigh Track loop from Adamstown

04:27

96.9km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 75.0 km for 183 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

245 m

Park Avenue Shared Path

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a shared path on Park Av, in front of Adamstown Station, that links to the Fernleigh Track.

There are no toilets at Adamstown Station.

There is a tap on the wall to the left of the entrance.

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2.41 km

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Forest

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Highlight • Monument

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Lake Macquarie

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The Great North Walk: Speers Point

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35.4 km

Dora Creek

Lake

75.8 km

Swansea Channel

Lake

81.5 km

Former Belmont Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Former Belmont Railway Station serves as the terminus for the Fernleigh Track. Here are remnants of the old train tracks, a station platform, and a commemorative sign. This railway …

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85.5 km

Fernleigh Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Following what was the old rail line from Belmont to Adamstown, this track is a great ride. A couple of road crossings but they're well marked and (ped) traffic lights …

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91.3 km

Whitebridge Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

There are toilets and a bubbler here.

The Fernleigh Track continues south to Belmont, and once construction is complete, beyond to Swansea.

There are shops (cafes, supermarket) just off the path, at Whitebridge shops.

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96.6 km

Start of Fernleigh Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Join the Fernleigh Track at this roundabout.

For some reason the map here shows us going on-road on Park Av for the return, but we stayed on the Fernleigh Track; there is no need to ride on the road.

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96.9 km

End point

Train Station

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