Welcome to the revised Local Routes page of the Ganaraska Freewheelers Cycling Club, renamed Maps.
Note that we have organized all of our maps by starting location – such as Bewdley, Cobourg, Port Hope – and then alphabetically by the name of the route to make them easier to find. The original Hedney map leads each unique map grouping, followed by the Ride with GPS versions of varying distances.
All of the maps below can also be found in the Route Library at our Ride with GPS club site. As agreed at our 2023 Annual General Meeting, we have purchased on behalf of members a 1-year club membership that offers multiple benefits to members. Turn-by-turn instructions, along with the ability to filter routes by location, distance and elevation are just a few.
Many thanks to the Ride with GPS committee (Miche, Marshall, Barb, Sue, Paul, Irene, and Pete) for their work on creating Ride with GPS maps for all of our local routes. And thanks to Mich for updating the 1,001 details on this page and ensuring continuity with the Ride with GPS page. This is a work in progress. We will continue to update both pages throughout the season. Your input is welcome.
Local Rides byStarting Point |
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| Baltimore | Distance | Description |
| Giro di Northumberland Giro di Northumberland GPS |
56 km | A gorgeous route through the hills of Northumberland County. |
| Northumberland Classic Northumberland Classic GPS |
44 km | For the first 20 km, this route follows that used for the Northumberland Classic Ontario Cup cycling race. It is a difficult course, especially the ascent of Northumberland Heights Rd. The remaining 25 km of this ride is far less hilly! |
| Bewdley | Distance | Description |
| Around Rice Lake Around Rice Lake GPS |
106 km | For an interesting metric century, circumnavigate Rice Lake. |
| Heavenly Harwood Heavenly Harwood GPS 49 km Heavenly Harwood GPS 37 km |
49 km 37 km |
A delightful ride that returns along the south shore of Rice Lake. The 37 km ride is relatively easy; the extra 11 km loop is very hilly! |
| Scenic Ride Scenic Ride GPS 53 km Scenic Ride GPS 38 km |
53 km 38 km |
One of the most scenic, this route takes in magnificent views of Rice Lake and the Northumberland Hills. |
| Two Lakes Two Lakes GPS 56 km Two Lakes GPS 38 km |
56 km 38 km |
After wonderful views of Rice Lake for the first 35 km, this route will afford you with a wonderful view of Lake Ontario from McBride Road. Full 56 km ride is quite hilly; Shortened 38 km ride is most pleasant. |
| Brighton | Distance | Description |
| First Half Flat! First Half Flat! GPS 56 km First Half Flat! GPS 44 km |
56 km 44 km |
After 32 km of relatively flat, scenic riding, the long route heads up into the infamous Northumberland Hills. The shortcut avoids the worst of the hills. |
| Lots O’ Lakes Views Lots O’ Lakes Views GPS 81 km Lots O’ Lakes Views GPS 53 km |
81 km 53 km |
Two excellent routes that afford numerous views (either close-up or from the distant hills) of Lake Ontario. |
| Presqu’Ile Promise Presqu’Ile Promise GPS 55 km Presqu’Ile Promise GPS 38 km |
56 km 38 km |
Both routes start by taking a (very flat!) tour of beautiful Presqu’ile Park. The 56 km route returns to Brighton via the Northumberland Hills; the 38 km route returns along (much flatter) County Road 2. |
| Campbellford | Distance | Description |
| King’s Mill King’s Mill GPS 59 km King’s Mill GPS 43 km |
59 km 43 km |
A lovely ride that visits the Trent-Severn lock at Glen Ross, Stirling, and the King’s Mill Conservation Area. |
| Two Rivers Tour Two Rivers Tour GPS 50 km Two Rivers Tour GPS 30 km |
50 km 30 km |
After a short tour of Campbellford, this route follows the Trent river for a while and then crosses the Crowe River on two occasions. The short detour to Healey Falls is worthwhile, especially in high water. |
| Cobourg | Distance | Description |
| Bewdley and Back Bewdely and Back GPS 56 km |
56 km | A relatively flat route up to “Beautiful Bewdley” and back. This is a Northumberland Hills Cycling Club route. |
| Brian Neale’s Favourite Brian Neale’s Favourite GPS 48 km Brian Neale’s Favourite GPS 45 km Brian Neale’s Favourite GPS 35 km |
48 km 45 km 35 km |
Ride heads East from Brian’s place and UP Shelter Valley Road and King Road. |
| East Danforth East Danforth GPS 50 km East Danforth GPS 33 km |
50 km 33 km |
A delightful route that take you through the Northumberland Hills, down the picturesque Shelter Valley Road and finally along the Lake Ontario shoreline. |
| Hamilton Heights Hamilton Heights GPS 44km |
44 km | A pleasant ride through Hamilton Township, north of Cobourg. |
| Hilly 55er Hilly 55er GPS 60 km Hilly 55er GPS 43 km |
55 km 60 km 43 km |
The 55 km route takes in some of the “wonderful” hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The shorter 42 km route is less hilly! |
| It’s All Downhill From Here It’s All Downhill From Here GPS 38 km It’s All Downhill From Here GPS 23 km |
38 km 23 km |
This delightful route was developed by the Northumberland Hills Cycling Club and is one of their club’s favourites. |
| Miller’s Ride Miller’s Ride GPS 62 km Miller’s Ride GPS 44 km |
62 km 44 km |
A delightful ride that takes in some of the nicest roads in the area. |
| Northumberland Hills Northumberland Hills GPS 58 km Northumberland Hills GPS 47 km Northumberland Hills GPS 32 km |
58 km 47 km 32 km |
A delightfully challenging ride through the Northumberland Hills. |
| O Canada Ride O Canada Ride GPS 55 km |
55 km | This is the ride that the Freewheelers used on Canada Day. It even took in the Cobourg Canada Day parade! |
| Rice Lake Heights Rice Lake Heights GPS 67 km Rice Lake Heights GPS 42 km |
67 km 42 km |
This route heads north to take in some excellent views of Rice Lake. |
| Rice Lake Ramble 90 km Rice Lake Ramble 76 km Rice Lake Ramble 59 km Rice Lake Ramble GPS 90 km Rice Lake Ramble GPS 76 km Rice Lake Ramble GPS 59 km |
90 km 76 km 59 km |
All three rides head north to Harwood, on Rice Lake, using delightfully quiet roads. |
| Rice Lake Ramble Rice Lake Ramble GPS 51 km |
51 km | A gorgeous ride that includes 10 km along the south shore of Rice Lake.
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| Shelter Valley Road Shelter Valley Road GPS 54 km |
54 km | After 25 km of Northumberland Hills, Shelter Valley Road is a dream come true! |
| Shelter Valley Shuffle – Long Shelter Valley Shuffle – Medium Shelter Valley Shuffle – Short Shelter Valley Shuffle GPS 102 km Shelter Valley Shuffle GPS 83 km Shelter Valley Shuffle GPS 54 km |
102 km 83 km 54 km |
Three glorious rides with the TBN. |
| Spring Fling Spring Fling GPS 42 km Spring Fling GPS 32 km |
42 km 32 km |
This is a relatively flat (unless you elect for the Bickle Hill extension!) route that is ideal for an early season “Spring Fling”!
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| Tour de Port Hope Tour de Port Hope GPS 54 km Tour de Port Hope GPS 49 km |
54 km 49 km |
This route heads over to Port Hope on the Fifth Line. After a tour of the Port Hope downtown and waterfront, the 54 km ride returns to The Mill via the infamous Bickle Hill (an obstacle that the 49 km ride avoids!). |
| Town and Country Town and Country GPS 48 km Town and Country GPS 37 km |
48 km 37 km |
A relatively flat route that heads from country to town, and back to country again! |
| Turkey Ride Turkey Ride GPS 47 km Turkey Ride GPS 39 km |
47 km 39 km |
These are the routes that the Ganaraska Freewheelers used for their 2008 Thanksgiving ride! |
| Twice in Grafton Twice in Grafton GPS 52 km Twice in Grafton GPS 44 km |
52 km 44 km |
This lovely route starts by working its way through the Haldimand Hills to Ste. Anne’s Spa. It then descends to the Lake Ontario shoreline, passing through the village of Grafton. It is then back into the hills before descending to Grafton for the second occasion, this time coming down Shelter Valley Road. |
| “Y” Ride ? “Y” Ride ? GPS 51 km |
51 km | Apart from the infamous Bickle Hill, this scenic route is one of the easier 51 km rides. There are numerous opportunities to shorten it if you feel so inclined!. |
| Colborne | Distance | Description |
| Lakes, Big & Small Lakes, Big & Small GPS 50 km |
50 km | A pleasant route that follows Lake Ontario for the first 25 km, and then returns to Colborne via Little Lake Road. |
| Telephone Road Madness Telephone Road Madness GPS 48 km Telephone Road Madness GPS 34 km |
48 km 34 km |
After an easy start along the shore of Lake Ontario, this route heads north and into the hills! |
| Gores Landing | Distance | Description |
| Queen Victoria Queen Victoria GPS 50 km Queen Victoria GPS 39 km |
49 km 38 km |
An excellent route that starts and finishes at the Victoria Inn (a great place for lunch!). |
| Rice Lake Vistas Rice Lake Vistas GPS 48 km Rice Lake Vistas GPS 40 km |
48 km 40 km |
You will never be far from Rice Lake on this ride, and the route affords some excellent views of the lake. This one also starts at the Victoria Inn. |
| Garden Hill | Distance | Description |
| Garden Hill to Newtonville GPS 52 km Garden Hill to Newtonville GPS 38 km |
52 km 38 km |
This “relatively” flat route for the area winds it’s way from Garden Hill to Osaca, then Newtonville for a snack break, then circles back with new views and vistas. |
| South and North from Garden Hill GPS 49 km | 49 km | Ride goes south and then north from Garden Hill along some of the best roads in the area. |
| Grafton | Distance | Description |
| Grafton East Grafton East GPS 53 km Grafton East GPS 36 km |
53 km 36 km |
All three routes follow the Waterfront Trail from Grafton to Colborne. The longer the route, the harder is the the return to Grafton! |
| Harwood | Distance | Description |
| Golden Beach Golden Beach GPS 51 km |
51 km | This is a very scenic, but somewhat hilly, route with magnificent views of Rice Lake. |
| Haydon | Distance | Description |
| From Haydon GPS 37 km | 37 km | From Haydon, through Enniskillen, out to Raglan. Out on the 9th and back through Burketon on the 10th. – 36.9 km, +375 m. Bike ride in Clarington, Ontario |
| North Route from Haydon GPS 56 km | 56 km | A beautiful route from Haydon up through Blackstock to near Nestleton Station and back. Some good gravel. – 56.5 km, +566 m. Bike ride in Clarington, Ontario |
| Millbrook | Distance | Description |
| Baxter Creek GPS 52 km Baxter Creek GPS 40 km |
52 km 40 km |
This ride starts at the Baxter Creek Golf course parking lot. Please ask for permission to park there. Only one short gravel section. |
| Bethany Hills GPS 50 km Bethany Hills GPS 33 km |
50 km 33 km |
This rolling route has one big hill and two great downhill sections. There is one easy gravel section near Bethany. |
| Otonabee Twice GPS 50 km | 50 km | This route uses only paved roads but has several larger hills. |
| Picnic Ride GPS 87 km | 50 km | One of our original rides that uses roads that are now busier. |
| Newcastle | Distance | Description |
| Hilly Conclusion Hilly Conclusion GPS 53 km Hilly Conclusion GPS 44 km Hilly Conclusion GPS 35 km |
53 km 44 km 35 km |
An interesting route that incorporates a delightful section of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail. The long, 52 km, route takes in a few hills (including the infamous Starkville Hill) towards the end of the ride. |
| Lake View Heights Lakeview Heights GPS 58 km Lakeview Heights GPS 48 km |
58 km 48 km |
This ride starts off by following the relatively flat Lakeshore Road. However, the long ride heads north to take in the infamous Starkville Hill! |
| Mich’s Paths and Country Mich’s Paths and Country GPS 50 km |
50 km | Nice flat ride starts with paths along lake before circling north of Newcastle to end with vista of Bond Head and more paths. |
| Port Hope Visit Port Hope Visit GPS 80 km Port Hope Visit GPS 62 km |
80 km 62 km |
Two delightful rides start at the Newcastle Marina and visit downtown Port Hope. The longer route back takes in the “Starkville Hill” on Concession Road 5. |
| Northumberland Forest | Distance | Description |
| Splendid Views Splendid Views GPS 51 km Splendid Views GPS 45 km |
51 km 45 km |
Easy splendid downhills to start before finding hills to wend back to start. |
| Carstairs Spring Ride GPS 49 km | 49 km | Splendid downhill then go west. Near end is 2 kms gravel. |
| Omemee | Distance | Description |
| Omemee Fleetwood Lindsay GPS 52 km | 52 km | A fairly flat route with 80% paved side roads and 20% gravel rail trails. |
| Osaca | Distance | Description |
| Bess’ Ride Bess’ Ride GPS 56 km Bess’ Ride GPS 30 km |
56 km 30 km |
The long (56 km) route takes in the infamous Oak Hill and Seventh Line hills. Las Vistas, baby. The shortest (30 km) is less insane! |
| Newcastle Marina Newcastle Marina GPS 70 km Newcastle Marina GPS 54 km |
70 km 54 km |
The 54 km route is relatively flat; the additional 16 km loop is much hillier and includes the infamous Starkville Hill! Both routes take one to the NewKiiscastle Marina where there is an excellent restaurant. |
| Pretty+Easy Pretty+Easy GPS 51 km Pretty+Easy GPS 34 km |
51 km 34 km |
This route lives up to its name as it is both pretty and (relatively) flat! |
| Starkville, or Not Starkville, or Not GPS 52 km Starkville, or Not GPS 41 km Starkville, or Not GPS 37 km |
52 km 41 km 37 km |
The three rides are exactly the same for the first (fairly flat) 26 km to the village of Newtonville. The long (52 km) route becomes quite hilly after Newtonville as it includes the undulating Stapleton Rd. and also ascends the infamous Starkville Hill on Conc. Rd. 5. The 41 km route includes Stapleton but avoids Starkville, The short (37 km) ride returns to the starting location from Newtonville on fairly flat roads, making for a most pleasant ride. |
| Orono | Distance | Description |
| Tour de Pommes GPS 48 km Tour de Pommes GPS 41 km |
48 km 41 km |
Tour the relatively flat roads around Orono and Newcastle’s apple orchards. Enjoy the scent of blossoms in Spring and the promise of harvest in the Fall. |
| Peterborough | Distance | Description |
| Airport Ride GPS 54 km | 54 km | A moderately flat ride through the back roads of Cavan-Monagan Township. Airport has excellent washrooms. |
| Lakefield & Young’s Point GPS 60 km | 60 km | A fairly flat route where much of the time you are biking beside the Otonabee River. |
| Lock 22 North School Road GPS 49 km | 49 km | A beautiful flat ride beside the Otonabee River and through the backroads of Selwyn Township. |
| Old Norwood Road GPS 45 km Old Norwood Road GPS 35 km |
45 km 35 km |
Secondary roads to town of Douro and back by paved Rotary trail. Start is in Nichols Oval Park. |
| Peterborough Trails GPS 59 km | 59 km | You first do the paved city bike paths and then 40 km of gravel rail trail to Omemee and back. |
| Port Hope | Distance | Description |
| Beautiful Bewdley Beautiful Bewdley GPS 52 km Beautiful Bewdley GPS 36 km |
52 km 36 km |
A hilly, scenic, route that heads north to visit “Beautiful Bewdley”. |
| Cold Springs Canter Cold Springs Canter GPS 50 km Cold Springs Canter GPS 37 km |
50 km 37 km |
This is a fairly hilly route that heads north and east from Port Hope and travels along some of our favourite country roads. Although the additional 13 km loop is very hilly, you will be rewarded with some of the best views in the area. On the homeward stretch you have the option of climbing everyone’s favourite hill, Bickle Hill! |
| Glorious Ganaraska Glorious Ganaraska GPS 30 km |
30 km | A delightful, relatively flat ride that frequently crosses the Ganaraska River. |
| Go Fourth! Go Fourth! GPS 48 km |
48 km | A relatively flat ride that heads west along the Fourth Line and returns to Port Hope on beautiful Lakeshore Road. |
| Hamilton Hills Hamilton Hills GPS 43 km |
43 km | This ride heads north in Hamilton Township, almost to Rice Lake, and is quite hilly (total ascent = 650 m). |
| Hope with Hamilton Hope with Hamilton GPS 50 km Hope with Hamilton GPS 46 km Hope with Hamilton GPS 35 km |
50 km 46 km35 km |
A gorgeous route through the “united” Townships of Hope and Hamilton with a rest stop at Beautiful Bewdley on Rice Lake. |
| Katherine’s Ride Katherine’s Ride GPS 52 km Katherine’s Ride GPS 36 km |
52 km 36 km |
The shorter, 36 km, route is most pleasant whereas the longer, 52 km, route isn’t so! The long route wanders along the rather hilly 7th Line, and returns along the rather hilly 6th Line! |
| Marshall’s Port Hope Blossom Ride Marshall’s Port Hope Blossom Ride GPS 59 km Marshall’s Port Hope Blossom Ride GPS 46 km Marshall’s Port Hope Blossom Ride GPS 38 km |
59 km 46 km 38 km |
A not-to-be missed annual ride scheduled when the lilac blossoms are at their peak. Make sure you make it to Bethel Grove Road & County Road 28 for the best show & smell! |
| Northumberland Hills 86 km Northumberland Hills 53 km Northumberland Hills GPS 86 km Northumberland Hills GPS 53 km |
86 km 53 km |
Two delightful routes up to Rice Lake from Sylvan Glen. |
| Oak Hills Oak Hills GPS 50 km Oak Hills GPS 37 km |
50 km 37 km |
This new 2017 route starts on Oak Hill Road in Port Hope and meanders to Clarington. The longer ride includes one of our favourite hills, Starkville Hill. |
| Osaca Odyssey Osaca Odyssey GPS 46 km Osaca Odyssey GPS 36 km Osaca Odyssey GPS 27 km |
46 km 36 km 27 km |
A pleasant, relatively flat, route through the Municipality of Port Hope. |
| Osaca Outing Osaca Outing GPS 46 km Osaca Outing GPS 34 km |
46 km 34 km | Starts in Port Hope and travels North to Osaca through lovely farmland and quiet tree-lined country roads. |
| Perrytown Pedlar Perrytown Pedlar GPS 42 km Perrytown Pedlar GPS 24 km |
42 km 24 km |
This route heads north from Port Hope and passes through the hamlet of Perrytown before returning along the lakeshore. |
| Racetrack Ramble Racetrack Ramble GPS 46 km |
46 km | East from Port Hope to north of Cobourg; north on Racetrack Road; back to Port Hope via the hills of the Fifth Line. |
| Seventh Heaven Seventh Heaven GPS 47 km |
47 km | A beautiful, but hilly, route through the Municipality of Port Hope and Hamilton Township. Shortly after passing Jamieson Rd. on the Seventh Line, you reach a point where, on a clear day, you can see both Rice Lake and Lake Ontario. At that point you are truly in “Seventh Heaven”! |
| Sylvan Glen Picnic Sylvan Glen Picnic GPS 89 km |
89 km | The lovely ride was used by the Ganaraska Freewheelers for their 2006 picnic. |
| Tour de Cobourg Tour de Cobourg GPS 50 km |
50 km | A relatively flat route that essentially follows the Waterfront Trail through Cobourg for the first 20 km. The hillier return route hillier includes the infamous Bickle Hill! |
| Western Wanderer Western Wanderer GPS 52 km |
52 km | For the Municipality of Port Hope, this is a relatively flat 50 km route. It starts by heading west along the beautiful Lakeshore Road. After passing through the village of Newtonville, the route turns to Port Hope through rolling farmlands approximately 10 km north of Lake Ontario. |
| Warkworth | Distance | Description |
| Trent River Truckin’ Trent River Truckin’ GPS 61 km |
61 km | An excellent route visiting the Town of Campbellford and the Trent River. |
| Warkworth to Campbellford to Alderville | 61 km | 61 or so k, maybe some gravel |
| Warkworth Wanderer Warkworth Wanderer GPS 53 km Warkworth Wanderer GPS 35 km |
53 km 35 km |
Delightful cycling routes around the village of Warkworth. Be warned – the first 16 km are very hilly! |
| The Pike Ride | 60 km | This lovely route was developed by Richard & Irene Pike. It starts and finishes at the Warkworth Golf Club, where there is a good restaurant. |
| Whitby | Distance | Description |
| Lynde Creek to Pickering Lynde Creek to Pickering GPS 23 km |
23 km | The Waterfront Trail through Ajax and Pickering make for some wonderful cycling. Distance noted is one-way. |
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| Route | Distance | Description |
| Two Lakes Tour | 54 km | A straight-forward route that starts in the village of Consecon and visits both Lake Ontario and Consecon Lake. |
| North West Passage | 51 km | A delightful route that explores the North West corner of Prince Edward County. |
| The Wobbly Ride | 60 km | This lovely route is on quiet roads and visits two lakes (Lake Ontario and Lake Consecon) and four wineries (hence the name of the ride!). |
| Lavender & Wine | 60 km | This route is similar to the one above. However, it visits the Price Edward County Lavender Farm in addition to a couple of wineries. |
| Lilacs & Lookouts | 62 km or 45 km |
This ride is best done in May when the lilacs are in bloom. The route passes an abundance of lilacs, and also takes in four scenic lookouts. |
| Water & Wine | 58 km | Modified Lavender & Wine route in reverse. If you don’t want 58 km, there are 3 shortcuts that remove 20 km from the distance. |
| Mountain Bike and Cross-Country Ski Trails |
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| Ganaraska Forest | Distance | Description |
| Cross Country Ski Trail Map Ganaraska Forest Map |
Use of the trails requires either a Day Pass or an Annual Membership. 2012 Ganaraska Forest Membership Application. Forest Membership and day passes are available at the Ganaraska Forest Centre and the GRCA main office: 2216 County Rd. 28 in Port Hope. 905-885-8173 | |
| Northumberland Forest | Distance | Description |
| Blue Single-Track Trail | 4 km | Permitted trail uses: Cycling, hiking and snowshoeing. The Blue Single-Track Trail is a narrow, windy trail with some steep hills. This trail was extended in the Summer of 2014 and now goes as far north as Bowmanton Road. The original loop has recently been renamed Dragonfly. Although this trail was originally designed for mountain biking, it is also excellent for hiking. |
| Purple Trail | 3.5 km 6 km or 9 km |
All non-motorized uses permitted. Parking for the Purple Trail is located on the east side of County Road 45 at Woodland Road. The trail is wide and has some very large hills on the B and C loops. This is a wide trail with some sandy sections. The A loop can be used for a leisurely ride, while the hills make the B anc C loops more challenging. The trail is not, however, technical. Click here for driving directions |
| Beagle Club Trails* | 1.6 km – 9.6 km |
*Mountain bikes are not permitted on the designated horseback riding trails. Between December 1st and March 31st the ski trails are closed to ALL uses except for cross-country skiing. Click here for driving directions |
| Three Hilly Loops | 48 km | This route provides a road riding option from the Beagle Club parking in the Northumberland Forest. It essentially consists of three hilly loops each of which provide magnificent views of Rice Lake. The combined distance of all three loops is 48 km. |
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