Cycle Rides Around Armidale

This route is under evaluation as a possible marked cycle tourist trail. The 359 km ride runs from Armidale in the high Northern Tablelands, through the historic small towns of Uralla and Walcha, then descends via the Cockburn and Peel valleys to Kootingal and Nundle. From there it crosses the hi

A lovely half-day coffee ride on quiet, scenic and mostly sealed roads. Head out of town on Bundarra road, turning at about 15 km towards Invergowrie. At Invergowrie there is a small shop selling coffee, but its too early to stop yet. Bundarra Rd has some fast traffic and lacks a shoulder so we a

This route provides an alternative to Thunderbolts Way which is rather too narrow for the traffic it takes. In contrast, this route is entirely on quiet roads although about 37 km is unsealed. We have ridden the route in both directions have decided it is easier in the northerly direction. On the

This is just one of multiple circuits from Armidale to Guyra. It is hilly because, the terrain around here is always hilly! and because Guyra is significantly higher than Armidale. This mapping tool considerably underestimates the climbing, which is actually around 1100 m. We choose to do the har

A nice ride that is a bit shorter than the full Guyra loop. Take the hilly  but scenic Boorolong Rd out of Armidale and turn off at Toms Gully Rd. This is unsealed for about 7-8 km. Check out the nicely maintained Black Mountain station (no services unless someone is using the building and t

This route from Glen Innes to Armidale or the reverse avoids the New England Highway and provides a very scenic ride across the tablelands. Make sure you stop and look at Backwater Post Office

This ride is a hilly workout, best done on a gravel bike as there is a significant sealed section, from the Lyndhurst Rd turnoff until about 7 km before Chandler Rd meets Rockvale road again. There is usually very little traffic apart from some commuter traffic morning and evening closer to Armid

This is a stunning route best taken in anticlockwise direction to get the best of the views from Green Hill rd. In the opposite direction, the climb up green HIlls Rd would be a serious challenge requiring low gears. I rode on a fairly heavy duty touring bike with fat tyres. Optimal bike would be

This was a really fun ride, done on a day when I just needed to escape from life! I had ogled the road that follows the railway line on a train trip shortly beforehand and decided that I needed to ride that road. From Armidale I took one of the standard cycling routes to Uralla following Bundarra

This circuit from Armidale to Wollomombi falls and back via Hillgrove and Bakers creek falls could be undertaken in one longish day. Instead, we chose to take our tent and a barbecue tea and camped out in the National Park. This meant that we not only had a leisurely ride in both directions, but

This is a hard work road loop that can be done in either direction, depending on the wind. The roads are all paved but have no shoulder. The traffic is usually light but fast along Thunderbolts Way and Bundarra rd. Climbing up the pinnacles from Yarrowyck is hard work but I thinks easier than the

I did this ride with a (tough and energetic) 14 year old girl, several years ago. The trip, particularly the first day, was a quite a challenge but one we thoroughly enjoyed. We took it in three days. Day 1. Armidale to via Rockvale Rd Ebor, 92 km, mostly sealed roads apart from about 10