It is hard to believe it was all a tramway. Some sections look like they definitely were but other parts are much too steep to have been. I think the original tramway had some wooden trestle bridges which are long gone now and hence the down and up sections and the crossing through the river. Well its more a creek than a river, but after heavy rain would be difficult to cross.

It would have been better if we had started at the southern end, at the picnic area, as we could have gone down more of the steep steps and washed out parts rather than up them – we started at the northern end.

But we did manage to get through with our bikes and some sections were very nice riding, through the forest next to the river. Might have another go at it in summer when conditions are drier.

Overall it was worth it, though. My 10 year old grandson really enjoyed the challenge, my 8 year old granddaughter wasn’t quite so impressed but she stuck at and got through.