The Bermuda Railway Trail follows an abandoned rail bed for some 26 miles, covering most of the island from Somerset in the west to St. George’s in the east. The trail offers the best longer, off-road running opportunities in Bermuda, as well as ‘connections’ to some of our other favorite running routes on the island. There’s good variety: fields, farms, parks, historic sections, lush foliage, and some very pretty coastal sections. There’s a variety of surfaces — some paved, some hard dirt, and some tougher, narrower spots. In a couple of sections the trail ends abruptly and one must use a road connection (some are narrow with little shoulder/sidewalk) The trail is not 100% continuous — there are some breaks and some sections that are not reflected on a map.
Once you’re on it, the trail itself is well-signed. Some sections are more interior (generally the far west going east), with more coastal sections from Hamilton heading east. The nicest sections are in St. George’s around Ferry Reach, paralleling N Shore Rd. on Bailey’s Bay, and from Hog Bay Park to the western terminus in Somerset . We have a separate post describing and mapping few favorite sections of the Railway Trail. Below is a link to an overview of the trail, with detailed description of several sections, with information on trail access points.
Once you are on the island, there ‘s a free free Railway Trail Guide from a Visitor Information Centre located at the Royal Naval Dockyard, in Hamilton or in St. George’s.
The Bermuda Railway Trail follows an abandoned rail bed for some 26 miles, covering most of the island from Somerset in the west to St. George’s in the east. The trail offers the best longer, off-road running opportunities in Bermuda, as well as ‘connections’ to some of our other favorite running routes on the island. There’s good variety: fields, farms, parks, historic sections, lush foliage, and some very pretty coastal sections. There’s a variety of surfaces — some paved, some hard dirt, and some tougher, narrower spots. In a couple of sections the trail ends abruptly and one must use a road connection (some are narrow with little shoulder/sidewalk) The trail is not 100% continuous — there are some breaks and some sections that are not reflected on a map.
Once you’re on it, the trail itself is well-signed. Some sections are more interior (generally the far west going east), with more coastal sections from Hamilton heading east. The nicest sections are in St. George’s around Ferry Reach, paralleling N Shore Rd. on Bailey’s Bay, and from Hog Bay Park to the western terminus in Somerset . We have a separate post describing and mapping few favorite sections of the Railway Trail. Below is a link to an overview of the trail, with detailed description of several sections, with information on trail access points.
Once you are on the island, there ‘s a free free Railway Trail Guide from a Visitor Information Centre located at the Royal Naval Dockyard, in Hamilton or in St. George’s.
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Essentials
26 miles. See separate post for section descriptions
Some sections hillier
Depends on section.
Dozens of access points on island. See trail description and map
There's terrific running in Bermuda's small capital. Our 4.6 mile 'runseeing' tour features waterfront running along Front St., pleasant side streets with colonial era buildings, several small parks, and a jaunt up to historic Fort Hamilton.
Great running on Bermuda's South Shore, in the 3.5 mile stretch between Horseshoe Bay Beach and Elbow Beach. Run on the beach, on sand dune paths, or along South Rd., which has a decent shoulder in this section.
There are three particularly wonderful sections of this 26-mile island wide rail trail: St. George's, the North Shore, and the western section between Vesey Nature Reserve and Somerset Village. We've mapped them out, with descriptions.
This island in the northeastern part of Bermuda has some lovely running options: Quiet, waterside roads around the airport, the Railway Trail from the Town to Ferry Island Fort, scenic Barry Rd., and 2 miles of trails in Ferry Reach Park.
A lovely spot for running, 1 mile from Hamilton. About 1 mile of interlocking paths around gorgeous flowers, palm garden, a subtropical fruit garden, & greenhouses. Free. Can combine with Hamilton, Arboretum, running track in Sports Complex.
Popular spot for runners in Sandy's Parish. Pleasant network dirt/sand trails, ~ 1 mile of running, fairly wooded & hilly. Cool off with a swim at Hog Bay Beach! For a longer run, the Railway Trail is just off Middle Rd. at the eastern edge of the park.
The largest wildlife sanctuary in Bermuda, and a lovely spot for running. There's a 1.2 mile path around the pond, with great ocean views. For a longer run, continue on South Rd. to John Smith's Bay. Nice views, not too much traffic
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Essentials
26 miles. See separate post for section descriptions
Some sections hillier
Depends on section.
Dozens of access points on island. See trail description and map
Once you’re on it, the trail itself is well-signed. Some sections are more interior (generally the far west going east), with more coastal sections from Hamilton heading east. The nicest sections are in St. George’s around Ferry Reach, paralleling N Shore Rd. on Bailey’s Bay, and from Hog Bay Park to the western terminus in Somerset . We have a separate post describing and mapping few favorite sections of the Railway Trail. Below is a link to an overview of the trail, with detailed description of several sections, with information on trail access points.
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