Lochside Trail
A cycling route starting in North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.
Overview
About this route
Route on old railway right of way from Victoria to Sidney ( and onto Swartz Bay and BC Ferries). It is a very popular cycle route can be almost crowded at times (horse, bike, and walkers). Camping can be had at McDonald Park near Sidney and Island View Beach about 15 km south of Swartz Bay. This is the best way to travel the length of the Saanich Peninsula, well posted route easy to follow, very flat and direct, very picturesque where it passes through farm lands Good for the whole family and for touring cyclists. If coming off ferry look for signs directing you over the highway on Lands End Road heading east then just follow the signs.
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- Duration
- 33.9 km
- Distance
- 133 m
- Ascent
- 121 m
- Descent
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- Avg. speed
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Route quality
Waytypes & surfaces along the route
Waytypes
Cycleway
14.3 km
(42 %)
Quiet road
5.5 km
(16 %)
Surfaces
Paved
26 km
(77 %)
Unpaved
2.4 km
(7 %)
Asphalt
21 km
(62 %)
Paved (undefined)
4 km
(12 %)
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