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These days it appears that floods are increasingly unlikely, but we are very glad to have the Linear Park! This site gives a photographic record of the length of the Park from the Gorge to the sea – some 20 km as the crow flies, but more like 33.5 km following the meandering river. Cyclists (and perhaps walkers) may like to traverse the whole length of the Park in one go, but it is very easy to cover just a small section at a time. The trails are well made and have very easy grades. There are many scenic and historical points of interest along the way. I apologise to residents on the northern side of the River for naming the sections of track after the southern suburbs! I hope you enjoy walking the Linear Park trails with me. Paul Scott |
The Torrens Linear Park is an amazing construction. It was completed in 1997 as the first of its kind developed in Australia where it is the largest hills-to-coast park. It began as a flood mitigation scheme along the River Torrens running from the Adelaide Hills to the sea. Cyclists and walkers can use a trail that runs the length of the park, from Gorge Road, in Athelstone in the north east, through the Northern Parklands of Adelaide city to the river mouth at Henley Beach in the west. The river runs past many notable landmarks including the Adelaide Zoo, the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, the Festival Theatre and Elder Park.