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River Torrens Linear Park – Glenelg Esplanade loop from Adelaide Parklands Terminal

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South Australia

River Torrens Linear Park – Glenelg Esplanade loop from Adelaide Parklands Terminal

Moderate

4.5

(10)

215

riders

River Torrens Linear Park – Glenelg Esplanade loop from Adelaide Parklands Terminal

03:10

54.4km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Train Station

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5.53 km

View of Adelaide city skyline from the River Torrens

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Ride the River Torrens Linear Trail on a Foggy morning... Beautiful!

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7.43 km

River Torrens

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River Torrens (Karrawirra Pari) is Adelaide’s central river, flowing about 85 kilometres from the Adelaide Hills through the city centre and west to the sea at Henley Beach. Lined by parks, wetlands, and walking trails through much of metropolitan Adelaide, the river supports birdlife, recreation, and important green spaces while also holding deep cultural significance for the Kaurna people, who know it as Karrawirra Pari, meaning “red gum forest river.” Along its course, the river varies from narrow, tree-lined sections and wetlands to more expansive stretches, including the well-known waters of Torrens Lake in central Adelaide.

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13.4 km

River Torrens Linear Park

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cruise it easy

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15.6 km

River Torrens

Lake

17.2 km

River Torrens Breakout Creek

Lake

18.0 km

River Torrens Linear Park

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River Torrens Linear Park is a long green corridor that follows the River Torrens (Karrawirra Pari) through Adelaide, linking parks, wetlands, picnic areas, and shared-use trails from the Adelaide Hills to the coast at Henley Beach. Established to improve river health and public access, the park combines open lawns, native vegetation, wetlands, playgrounds, and shaded riverbanks that support birdlife and recreation throughout the city. Its mostly flat, continuous pathway makes it popular for walking and cycling, with multiple access points connecting the surrounding suburbs and reserves.

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18.8 km