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Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail  
by JonM

The way points of this bicycle route:

Ballarat

Start at Ballarat station. Head west across station car park.

Left on to Lydiard Street

Right straight away on to Market Street

Cross over Midland Highway on to Webster Street, still heading west.

Straight through intersection on to Wendouree Parade

Left on to Hamilton Avenue

Right on to Sturt Street

Left on to the rail trail

Haddon

Smythesdale

There is a park and picnic shelter here. Camping is permitted too.

The path disappears here as you skirt around the oval. Could be tricky if there is a big crowd there.

Scarsdale

An impressive trestle bridge over the creek

There's a bird hide amongst the trees near here. Look for the lake on the left after crossing the second, smaller wooden bridge.

Linton

Stop at the general store for a snack

Pittong

Skipton

Trail finishes on Anderson Street. Turn left to get to the town centre

The pub's the best bet for accommodation and meals. Return the next day via the same route.

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The trail was resurfaced in 2008 and is in very good condition

Tagged with: Recreational, Smooth, Basic, Offroad, Low traffic, Safe, Touring

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