River Torrens Linear Park Trail
River Torrens Linear Park Trail
River Torrens Linear Park Trail
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia4,238 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
I love riding the River Torrens Linear Park Trail. I often ride along this path all the way from Henley Beach to the start of the hills near Gorge Rd. It’s so picturesque along the river. Sometimes the path can be extremely busy with pedestrians, dogs, families, cyclists which is great to see. There are multiple spots for BBQ options & few water stations along the path. There are playgrounds and fitness parks along the way too.
Written 16 September 2020
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Paul S
Adelaide, Australia3,672 contributions
Apr 2020
The Linear Park is so long it is impossible to review it all in one visit – unless you hav strong legs and a bicycle! One of our favourite sections is near the St Peter’s Billabong. We park in the car park provided at the end of Ninth Avenue, and walk down to the River. The water levels are very low just now, and we look forward to some drenching rain – in vain? However, the walk is pleasant: downstream to the ford, back up the other side to the swing bridge, and then returning to the car. I notice that the swing bridge is a hundred years old this year – if you discount the fact that it was completely replaced in 2017!! An excellent walk.
Written 18 April 2020
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Jonique Life
Australia1,604 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Excellent parks along the way with lovely gardens and great statues. Great running trail for your morning run, we ran past Angas and Grundy Gardens and kept on going, can’t believe this lovely trail is in the CBD. It even looks spectacular at night!
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Written 20 May 2021
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Rebecca
Adelaide, Australia2,215 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
I love how scenic and full of life this trail is. So many options with where to start, where to go, and whether to jog, cycle, walk, ride on a scooter you name it.
Watch out for tree roots lifting the ground in parts between the brickworks and findon.
West beach parkrun takes you partway up the linear path on a Saturday morning
Watch out for tree roots lifting the ground in parts between the brickworks and findon.
West beach parkrun takes you partway up the linear path on a Saturday morning
Written 19 January 2024
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Ozmatilda
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Sept 2013
Walk or borrow a free bike from BikeSA or use your own bike and travel along the Torrens Linear Park Trail from Henley Beach through the city of Adelaide to the foothills with short diversions to places to eat and great coffee at Henley Square, in the city or North Adelaide or corner of Ninth ave and Battams rd Royston Park. You can do it as one long loop or take longer and make it two loops, starting wherever it suits you along the route.
Written 25 November 2013
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FinB
Cronulla, Australia126 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Attractive park that traces the course of the River Torrens. The distance from North Terrace to Henley Beach is roughly 15km. My wife and I walked it, then took the bus from Henley Beach to Glenelg and then the Glenelg tram back to North Terrace; this took up most of the day as we had a look around Glenelg and Henley Beach.
Initially we were going to hire the free Adelaide City Council bikes (nearest pick up point from Nth Terrace is the Convention Centre) but you MUST have photo ID for EVERYONE who is going to ride and my wife forgot her license (passport will do etc), so walking it was. The path is in excellent condition and the walk is easy with no real hills to speak of but if you go the whole way, well, 15km (9.3miles for the metrically challenged), is a fair way.
There is not really a lot of shade on the walk so if it is a hot day take plenty of water, hat, sunscreen etc.
A healthy and enjoyable day out.
Initially we were going to hire the free Adelaide City Council bikes (nearest pick up point from Nth Terrace is the Convention Centre) but you MUST have photo ID for EVERYONE who is going to ride and my wife forgot her license (passport will do etc), so walking it was. The path is in excellent condition and the walk is easy with no real hills to speak of but if you go the whole way, well, 15km (9.3miles for the metrically challenged), is a fair way.
There is not really a lot of shade on the walk so if it is a hot day take plenty of water, hat, sunscreen etc.
A healthy and enjoyable day out.
Written 9 November 2013
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Kerog
Melbourne, Australia437 contributions
Apr 2012 • Couples
Any where along the river is a great place to walk. Just walk down from North Terrace through theFestival Centre and Casino and on to the lovely gardens. You can do a long walk/ride along the trail. A nice short walk is across the lawns, across the bridge near the Adelaide Oval, past the tennis courts and back over the bridge along near North terrace. Good place for children to run on the lawns and adults to stretch out and watch the passing parade. On some Sundays there is a market which sells interesting craft work. A very pleasant place right in the middle of the city. The ducks and other bird life will share any food that you have with you. There are some nice cafes behind the Festival Centre. Parking can be a problem on busy days, so it is better to walk
Written 6 May 2012
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Dave P.
Heerenveen, The Netherlands3 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
After having seen the Mekong and Mississippi River, the Torrens is the most impressive stream of water I have ever encountered. We took the rafting survival tour and it was awesome. We ate wild salmon, and booked the additional crocodile tour. That's where we 'lost' my mother in law. Hope the piranhas got the better of her, although I doubt she was eatable. A must see for the family.
Written 26 March 2016
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Helen_in_Perth
Perth, WA112 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
We made the most of the park by hiring the (free) bikes - well done SA govt! and cycling city to surf (then up to Henley Beach and back down to Glenelg Beach) one day and then city to the hills on another. The cycling route is great and the final bit as you approach the ocean is just gorgeous.However, there weren't many water fountains along the way so take plenty of water with.
Written 16 January 2014
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Greville
Adelaide, Australia646 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
We caught the Popeye up and down the river and had a most enjoyable time; just seeing the wildlife and noting that we are so close to the city and major roads. Must watch out for joggers and bike-riders as it is tad dangerous sometimes.
Written 18 June 2013
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id like to ride my bike along the track starting somewhere near underdale or thebarton but where should i park my car? just on side of road? or is there certain spots along the trail for car parking? thanks in advance for your advice
Written 22 January 2019
Don't know for sure but suggest parking at the Brickwork's Markets adjacent the river.
Written 23 January 2019
Is the bike free to rent....not sure I understand hire a free bike and take a ride. Im goinv to Adelaide in December and looking for inexpensive things to do
Desiree
Written 7 September 2018
I take my own bike
There was a bike hire company (Omo) but I think they have closed down. Perhaps check with Adelaide City Council before you come .
Written 7 September 2018
Could you please give me an idea of how far it is from the Lockleys Hotel to Henley Beach please?
Written 7 June 2017
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