The Smithfield Magazine Rail Trail features an off-road shared path with a sealed surface of good width, an on-road section between Arcadia Dr and Peachey Rd and some unsealed trail near Smithfield Station (this can be avoided using quiet back streets). The trail starts at Smithfield Interchange and ends at Smithfield Magazine on Andrews Rd.

Smithfield Interchange to Peachey Rd (1.8 km)

• From the station’s western carpark, proceed south along the rail reserve fence-line, initially on a concrete path, then gravel, then an unformed track until reaching the paved path at the wetlands of Playford Waters Park adjacent to Iberia Way. Where this gravel path passes between the fence and nearby houses is the point at which the Smithfield Magazine railway diverged from the main line.
• For a sealed alternate route, proceed via the quiet streets of Graeber Rd and Iberia Dr, paralleling the railway, until reaching Playford Waters Park. There are bridges at either end of the lake and paved paths on both sides.
• On reaching Arcadia Dr, cross the bridge over the lake and turn right onto Strathaird Blvd. There is no bike lane but this is a quiet street.
• Cross the roundabout at Coventry Rd and continue in the bike lane on Davoren Rd to the Peachey Rd roundabout. This road usually has low traffic but there are two large schools nearby so expect traffic around school times.

Peachey Rd to Smithfield Magazine (1.7 km)

• Cross the Peachey Rd roundabout and access the shared use path on the northern side of Davoren Rd. Follow the shared path past Stebonheath Park on the right. This park has toilets, BBQs, shaded picnic facilities, a playground and trails. ParkRun happens here on Saturday mornings.
• On reaching President Ave, cross the roundabout and access Eton Dr either by unformed track from the dead-end, or by paved path on the southern edge of the reserve.
• At the other end of Eton Dr, another unformed track gives access to Magazine Pl which connects to Andrews Rd at the Smithfield Magazine boundary. Eton Dr does not have kerb crossings at either end.
• From the magazine fence, two original magazine buildings are visible. One straight ahead still has its earth mounds and loading platforms, and one off to the right has had its earth mounds removed.

CONNECTING PATHS

To Stuart O’Grady Bikeway (1.5 km): At Andrews Rd, turn right and proceed northward. Watch for a shared path on the left. Follow that path around to the left at Curtis Rd until it joins the Stuart O’Grady Bikeway. Gawler is 12 km to the north and Adelaide 40 km south. Easy as.

Smith Creek Trail (1.2 km): A pleasant 1.2 km trail which starts opposite Stebonheath Park and follows Smith Creek to Petherton Rd.

To Penfield Rail Trail (4.3 km): Use the Smith Creek Trail, Petherton Rd and Stebonheath Rd (exercise caution). The rail trail starts at Bellchambers Rd.