Branxholme to Casterton Rail Trail
West, VIC
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About the Branxholme to Casterton Rail Trail
The 54km trail will pass through pleasant farmland and forests in far western Victoria. It will feature the Wannon River Bridge, the longest 19th-century Victorian Railways timber bridge still standing. The trail will provide another reason for walkers and cyclists to visit the region, complementing the nearby Hamilton-Coleraine Rail Trail. Initial construction is likely to focus on the 4km Sandford to Casterton and 20km Merino to Sandford sections
The Branxholme-Casterton Rail Trail will link the townships of Branxholme, Merino, Sandford and Casterton, and will connect the region’s unique landscape, cultural, natural and heritage features. In 2020, Glenelg Shire Council endorsed a feasibility study recommending the building of the trail.
Branxholme has heritage rail features including a water tower and reservoir. The route will be mostly rural landscapes and production forests. Merino is an attractive country town.
The trail will pass through the historic buildings of the Henty area. A historic English oak tree in front of Sandford’s old hall will contribute to the trail landscape. .
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