The following are major access points
This is a new high quality rail trail featuring a variety of landscapes from suburbia to dense bushland.
The trail links to other cycleways that give mainly traffic free access to the city and other suburbs.
The rail trail is gently graded.
Preserved railway memoriabilia at Wallsend Station site
This section is basically flat and passes two suburban shopping centres. It following the line of both disused colliery rail lines and the tramway. It runs along a suburban St before crossing busy Newcastle Rd at Traffic lights
After crossing a busy road you enter the quiet leafy Jesmond park following a long embankment before climbing over a low section of Lambton hill and Howe St lights.
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â
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.
Frederick St Glendale to Wallsend in Newcastle Area
Between the Newcastle suburbs of Glendale and Wallsend
Sealed
Suburban undulating
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Accommodation nearby
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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
Situated on the east coast of NSW, Newcastle is surrounded by golden sand beaches, a breathtaking coastline and a beautiful working harbour. The cafes, restaurants and bars, unique architecture and rich history stretch from the city to the suburbs.
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