This chip-sealed trail begins in Penola and follows the Wolseley to Mt Gambier railway corridor to Glenroy, near Father Woods Park. This is home to seven sculptures depicting the lives of Father Julian Tenison Woods and Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

Limited bike and e-bike hire is available in the area. There are good accommodation and dining options in the Coonawarra region.

Penola to Coonawarra Siding (10.5 km)

• The trail starts near the Riddoch St railway crossing in the southwest corner of Penola. There is a vehicle turning area and on-street parking
• It can also be accessed at the Robe Rd and Jessie St rail crossings.
• The station building is now a well-maintained private residence on the right.
• After passing through the old railyards and station precinct, the trail crosses Riddoch Hwy on the northern edge of town.
• The section from Penola to Coonawarra is dead straight, passing through a mix of vineyards and grazing properties.
• There are no steep or dangerous sections, but take care at road crossings.

Coonawarra Siding to Glenroy (8.5 km)

• Heading north from Coonawarra Siding, where there is ample parking, the trail is again almost dead straight through to its present end at Glenroy-Bool Lagoon Rd, passing vineyards and grazing country.

CONNECTING PATHS

Coonawarra Siding to Coonawarra (1.3 km): At Coonawarra Siding, turn right onto Memorial Drive to the small village of Coonawarra. This is an easy ride on a sealed roadside path. There are several food options, including the Coonawarra Store, as well as a number of wineries close by. There is a shady park with toilets and a playground near the end of the path.

Glenroy to Father Woods Park (7 km): At the trail’s end, turn right on sealed Glenroy-Bool Lagoon Rd and follow it for 3.3 km to Riddoch Hwy. Turn left onto the highway and proceed 4 km north to Father Woods Park. Exercise great caution on the highway due to traffic volumes and speeds. Not recommended for children or inexperienced riders.