BEECHWORTH RAIL TRAIL

Cycle the Beechworth Rail Trail. Approximately 94 Km of bitumen sealed path that is built over the disused railway line from Bright to Wangaratta.

The Beechworth Rail Trail follows a gentle gradient that makes it suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. There are three toilet blocks built on the bicycle path, one at Eurobin, one at Everton Station, and the other at Tarrawingee Station. There are also public toilets in the towns along the Trail.

The trail from Beechworth to Everton Station is approximately 16 kilometres. If you wish to follow the trail by car drive along Diffey Road, which commences near Pennyweight Winery or the Beechworth Stagecoach Home Base, and turns into an unsealed road about 4 kilometres towards Everton. Diffey Road finishes at the Everton Township itself, whereas the Rail Trail goes to Everton Station, about 3 Kilometres northwards past Everton.

Please note that both Everton Station and Tarrawingee Station are at least 3 kilometres from the Townships. Also note that in 1901 two famous Federation Ghost Gum Trees were planted at each of these stations.

From Beechworth the trail starts at Lake Sambell and continues across to the Beechworth Croquet Club on Camp Street, opposite the Chinese Gardens.

At Everton Station the tracks divided, one going straight on to Bright, and one diverging left to Beechworth. Before the restoration of the trail, the only clue as to the diverging tracks were these two drains above, allowing a small creek to flow under each track. By looking through the tunnels you can see where the two train tracks seperated.

Cycling enthusiasts may also like to read our page on the Beechworth Mountain Bike Park

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