The Amy Gillett Pathway 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.

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