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Fernleigh Track – Redhead Station loop from Adamstown Heights

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Fernleigh Track – Redhead Station loop from Adamstown Heights

Moderate

5.0

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Fernleigh Track – Redhead Station loop from Adamstown Heights

01:10

18.8km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20 m for 134 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

256 m

Fernleigh Track Tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

2

396 m

Fernleigh Track – Former Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

Here's a recent video overview of the track from a recent ride

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3

4.62 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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4

9.23 km

Fernleigh Track

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Fernleigh track is 15 km low slope, hardened track through bush and wetlands. It's an amazing resource, and, I think, it's a model for many more that should be …

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5

11.3 km

Redhead Station

Highlight • Structure

6

12.7 km

Awabakal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Awabakal Nature Reserve was established in January 1978 and spans a whopping 228 hectares. Dogs are not allowed in the reserve, but it's a great place for kids and is …

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7

13.3 km

Former Railway Cutting Under Oakdale Road

Highlight • Structure

8

14.5 km

Former Whitebridge Station

Highlight • Historical Site

B

18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

782 m

272 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

4.97 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 11 November

22°C

18°C

32 %

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