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Fernleigh Track – Whitebridge Railway Station loop from Broadmeadow Station

Fernleigh Track – Whitebridge Railway Station loop from Broadmeadow Station

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Fernleigh Track – Whitebridge Railway Station loop from Broadmeadow Station

03:51

79.3km

740m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 79.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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135 m

Broadmeadow Station Underpass Bicycle Dismount

Highlight • Rest Area

3.56 km

R5 Shared Path Junction at Magic Park Broadmeadow

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This is a T-junction of shared paths.

Head west to go to Adamstown or Lambton/Jesmond/Wallsend/Speers Point.

Head east to go to the Newcastle Showground, the Donald St shared path and Hamilton North.

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49.4 km

Lake Macquarie

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Lake Macquarie is the largest coastal saltwater lake in Australia, forming a broad, open water body surrounded by suburbs, parkland, and small inlets. From the shoreline, views stretch across long …

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65.0 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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70.8 km

Whitebridge Railway Station

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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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76.2 km

Wild Vine Coffee

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Cheesymite toasty was awesome 👌

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76.8 km

Start of Fernleigh Track

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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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77.1 km

Park Avenue Shared Path

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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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79.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

29.0 km

7.37 km

6.25 km

328 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.7 km

24.0 km

550 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 14 July

16°C

8°C

63 %

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Fernleigh Track – Whitebridge Railway Station loop from Broadmeadow Station

Broadmeadow Station Underpass Bicycle Dismount

R5 Shared Path Junction at Magic Park Broadmeadow

Lake Macquarie

Fernleigh Track

Whitebridge Railway Station

Wild Vine Coffee

Start of Fernleigh Track

Park Avenue Shared Path

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