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Old Rail Trails to walk or cycle

around Brisbane

Updated: Jun 06, 2025

Some of SEQ's abandoned rail corridors, where last century trains passed through carrying passengers to their destinations, have had their tracks removed and been converted into popular walking and cycling paths. Cutting through hills, over bridges and embankments, they pass through forests, scenic countrysides and historic stations.

Here are 2 that are right on Brisbane's doorstep and both are worth exploring:

Ferny Grove Rail Trail
Samford Rail Trail
Of all the country's rail trails, this one distinguishes itself with an infamous and tragic history.
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Fernvale-Ipswich
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is the best kept secret in Brisbane's west - a bike track that follows the old rail line through scenic countryside, quaint bridges
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Fernvale-Ipswich
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is the best kept secret in Brisbane's west - a bike track that follows the old rail line through scenic countryside, quaint bridges
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