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Touring Routes

Cycle Route Description

 

Distance (km)

Difficulty

Notes

Rating

Turners Beach to Penguin

 

17.2

 

Beginner

 

Some shared pathway and some coastal road. Always beautiful with coffee shop options along the way.

 

Ulverstone Penguin Loop

 

23.5

 

Intermediate

 

Got to be the perfect short ride. Rural and coastal scenery to die for. Undulations along the way will elevate the heart rate...but not too much.

 

Penguin to Riana via Mt Duncan

 

19.5

 

Intermediate

 

A lot of quiet gravel road in some places badly eroded, however the bushland is majestic! Not suited to road bikes.

 

Gunns Plains

 

15.6

 

Beginner

 

Start at Bannons Park and follow the valley floor taking in the serenity. Wings Farm offers an opportunity for food and refreshments. One for the cycle tourers!

 

Penguin via Ironcliffe Rd to Ferndene and return

 

13.8

 

Intermediate

 

Hilly, however Ferndene is a gem and worth the effort.

 

Ulverstone, Gunns Plains Loop

 

64

 

Expert

 

64km of cycling bliss! The best of coastal with majestic hinterland…all to your own! THE iconic ride of Australian cycling.

 

Gawler via Swamp Road to Kindred

 

27.3

 

Intermediate

 

Rolling, quiet country road finishing with a glorious descent.

 

Forth to Eugenana via Melrose

 

28.4

 

Intermediate

 

Iconic ironman course used for the National Road Championships. A feast of rolling Tasmanian countryside. Look out for alpacas and turkeys!

 

Forth via Paloona to Forth

 

24.4

 

Intermediate

 

The ride up the Forth River valley is a treat. After crossing the Forth bridge with the rolling rural landscape, the views down the Forth Valley and to Bass Strait are a delight. It’s all quintessential Tassie!

 

Ulverstone to Cuprona via Howth- Bonney Rd-South Riana-Penguin-Ulverstone

 

56.6

 

Expert

 

Bliss! Picturesque to the max. Outstanding 360o views.