Brompton completed the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail 57km

Brompton and I completed all the way of the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail between Skipton and Ballarat weeks ago. The Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail continues 55 kilometers along the old Skipton railway line from Ballarat toward Skipton via Haddon, New Town, and Linton.  Nimmons Bridge, a restored trestle bridge is located in the middle of the trail.

Last June, Brompton and I did only a half way to Nimmons bridge because a return ride seemed too long and not easy for Brompton.

In order to go all the way within a day trip from Melbourne, I decided to use V-line bus from Ballarat Station to Skipton.

Getting on the 11:50 V-Line bus bound for Hamilton, it took about an hour to arrive at Skipton where I started today.

[Ride data]
Equipment: M6L-X
Route: Old Skipton Station to Wenduree Station (Ballarat)
Distance: 58.8km
Max. Difference of Elevation: 199m
Average Slope: total 0.3% Ascend 1.9% Descend 2%
Acquired Elevation: Ascend 350m Descend 204m



The trail started. Ballarat is 55km away from the trail head.

The trail runs across farm lands.

After a while, the trail approaches the sections of woods land and mountains.

The trail continues. The trail has a distance post in every kilo meter.

Took a short break at Linton Station.

I found ruins of the old bridge passing over the trail near old Happy Valley station.

Approaching the landmark of the trail now.

Brompton and I finally reached the Nimmons Bridge, a beautifully restored trestle bridge.

The bridge goes across the Woady Yaloak River which rises around west of Ballarat and flows generally south towards Lake Martin and then Lake Corangamite. Though the valley is relatively huge, volume of water is small.

After lunch break at the bridge, Brompton and I continued for another hours to end up the ride at Wenduree Station.

It was an impressive trail ride on the old railway which once connected people in the gold field.