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Glendale to Wallsend Cycleway Hike (8.5km)

Newcastle

New South Wales

8.5km

3 hrs

Grade 2

One Way

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Explore the rich diversity of New South Wales with the Newcastle rail trail, a Grade 2 (Easy), 8.5km hike starting from Frederick St Glendale and ending in Wallsend. Close to the town of Glendale, this trail offers a mix of suburbia and dense bushland views, connecting to other cycleways for traffic-free access to the city. This flat track is perfect for leisurely bushwalks, featuring preserved railway memorabilia at Wallsend Station and passing through bustling suburban shopping centres, serene Jesmond park, and a climb over Lambton hill.

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Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 2 (Easy) - A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.

Practical information


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Glendale to Wallsend Cycleway Hike (8.5km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Newcastle.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Adamstown, Broadmeadow, Carrington, Cessnock, Charlestown, Hamilton, Maitland, Mayfield, Merewether, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Raymond Terrace, Singleton, Wallsend, Waratah, Warners Bay, Wickham

About the region


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Acknowledgement of Country

Glendale to wallsend cycleway hike (8. 5km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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