This is a proposed rail trail and is not yet open. It is one of the potential Rail Trails identified throughout NSW.
This was part of an old private narrow guage tramway between Cockburn and Broken Hill, owned by the Silverton Tramway Company. It was built in 1888 as a way to transport ore from the Silverton mines to Port Pirie in SA. It was extended on to Broken Hill upon discovery of minerals there.
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Broken Hill to Silverton in Country NSW and ACT
Old tramway between Broken Hill and Silverton in the state's far west
Coarse gravel
Open hilly desert type terrain
Photo credit: Rail Trails Australia. For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.
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Nearby towns: Albury, Armidale, Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Cowra, Goulburn, Griffith, Gunnedah, Leeton, Lithgow, Moree, Mudgee, Narrabri, Narrandera, Orange, Parkes, Tamworth, Temora, Wagga Wagga, Wellington
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