Walking trails are located throughout the Tamworth Regional Council area and provide a range of walking environments that are, in some cases, quite challenging. However most walking trails provide passive walking opportunities that pass through a variety of natural and built environments.
The urban area of Tamworth is also well serviced by a network of cycling and walking paths, many of which make their way along the scenic Peel River foreshore. This network effectively connects recreation, business and residential areas throughout the City. Council is working to extend the network of walking and cycling tracks around the region.
Kamilaroi Track
This track winds its way through the bushland of Oxley Park linking Marsupial Park, Oxley Lookout and Flagstaff Mountain over a distance of several kilometres. Some sections of the walk trail are moderate however other sections are quite challenging. Walkers should check local weather conditions before setting out and attempt to avoid windy and stormy weather.
Peel River Levee Bank
The Peel River levee bank follows the top of the levee banks from Scotts Road in the south to Jewry Street in the north. Also located along this track are a number of fitness stations where the energetic can tone up or work out on a variety of fitness equipment apparatus.
The urban area of Tamworth is also well serviced by a network of cycling and walking paths, many of which make their way along the scenic Peel River foreshore. This network effectively connects recreation, business and residential areas throughout the City.
Walk and Cycleway Maps
For the location and details of the tracks around the region, please consult the Street and Cycleways map page.
Details of the Tamworth Heritage Walk, connecting 27 heritage sites in the Tamworth CBD can also be found on the Heritage Walking and Driving Trails page.