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Fernleigh Track – Former Belmont Station loop from Fassifern

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Australia
New South Wales

Fernleigh Track – Former Belmont Station loop from Fassifern

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Fernleigh Track – Former Belmont Station loop from Fassifern

03:36

60.0km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.5 km for 55 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

11.4 km

Wallsend Tramway Rail Trail

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Terrific riding through bushland on rail trail

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2

24.7 km

Fernleigh Track trailhead (Adamstown)

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The Fernleigh Track is a rail trail that follows the former railway line from Adamstown to Belmont. Along the way you will go through a railway tunnel and see the …

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3

26.8 km

Fernleigh Track Railway Tunnel

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30.2 km

Original 'White Bridge'

Ruins

5

30.6 km

Former Whitebridge Station

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6

31.2 km

Fernleigh Track

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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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36.4 km

Fernleigh Track: Belmont to Jewells

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8

39.8 km

Former Belmont Station

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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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9

53.5 km

Lake Macquarie parkrun

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The Lake Macquarie parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5-kilometre walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate event. It's held every Saturday starting at 8:00 am. For an official …

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60.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

5.00 km

4.80 km

2.75 km

239 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

27.3 km

259 m

140 m

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Thursday 22 October

22°C

17°C

79 %

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Comments

December 21, 2021,Belmont Road Ride
Simple circuit around the lake from Wallsend to Speers Point to Belmont & return via Fernleigh Track.
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