The Amy Gillett Bikeway is a delightful 22km trail in the Adelaide Hills, perfect for cycling, walking, and horse riding.

Stretching from Oakbank to Birdwood, this path meanders through lush valleys, charming small towns, and passes wineries, while offering beautiful country views along the way. The trail is both safe and accessible, as it's separated from the road and predominantly flat.

The pathway follows a paved bitumen track along an old railway line. Since trains struggle with inclines over 5%, the trail is mostly flat or features very gentle slopes over long distances.

Named in honor of Amy Gillett, a member of the Australian women’s cycling team who tragically died in 2005 while training in Germany, the pathway aims to promote the joy and safety of cycling.

Loved by locals as a peaceful, traffic-free route connecting townships, the Amy Gillett Pathway is also a hit with visitors. It's an ideal way to explore rural scenery, visit cool climate wineries, and experience the relaxed farming lifestyle of the Adelaide Hills.

• Section 1: Oakbank to Woodside (5km)
• Section 2: Woodside to Charleston (3.5km)
• Section 3: Charleston to Mount Torrens (8km)
• Section 4: Mt Torrens to Birdwood (5.7km)

You can find dedicated parking on Gillman Road at the Oakbank end, near the oval in Mount Torrens and at the Birdwood end. Additionally, there is parking roadside along the trail in at places such as Woodside and Charleston.

Amy’s Foundation was founded in 2006 after the tragic death of Amy Gillett OLY, an exceptional Australian cyclist and Olympic rower. Amy's life ended tragically during a training ride with the Australian National Team in Germany, when a driver lost control of their vehicle, forever changing the lives of Amy’s family, friends, and teammates.

Motivated by Amy’s enduring legacy, Amy’s parents, Mary and Denis Safe, together with her husband Simon Gillett, established Amy’s Foundation (formerly The Amy Gillett Foundation), to honour Amy’s memory and drive meaningful change in road safety.

Their mission is clear: to build a culture of mutual respect between cyclists and motorists, enhancing cyclist safety through effective legislation, advanced technology, and improved infrastructure. Our vision is ambitious yet essential—zero cyclist fatalities and serious injuries on Australian roads.

Today, Amy's Foundation is recognised as Australia’s leading cycling safety organisation. Our singular and dedicated focus empowers us to concentrate expertise, resources, and advocacy specifically on cycling safety. One of our landmark achievements is the nationwide adoption of Minimum Passing Distance, 'A Metre Matters', law, mandating a minimum safe passing distance between vehicles and cyclists, significantly contributing to improved safety across Australia.

Section 4 - Mount Torrens to Birdwood

This new section adds 5.7 km of shared pathway, starting at Oval Road in Mount Torrens and ending near the junction of Bleeze Street and William Street in Birdwood.

Project Funding and Overview:

• Total Budget: $5.7 million
• Funding Sources:
  • Federal Government: $2.6 million
  • State Government: $2.6 million
  • Council: $500,000

Bridge Construction:

• New Bridges: Two new bridges have been built over Angas Creek and William Creek, replacing those removed when the railway was decommissioned.
• Existing Bridge: The original bridge over Burford’s Hill, just north of Mount Torrens, has undergone extensive repair and rehabilitation