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Apr 08 2009

Scenic Cycling Tours of Perth, Gley Tay & Harper/Balderson

Perth and District includes some of the most scenic back roads and byways anywhere. One of the best ways to experience them is by bicycle. It's the perfect pace to explore this part of the County. Eight cycling routes have been designed, ranging from 22 to 93 kilometres. Each has its own attractions, and special sights, sounds and tastes just waiting for you to discover.

Cycling Maps are now available for viewing and downloading on the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce web site; http://perthchamber.com/cycling-route-maps/

Perth - Based (starting at the Tay Basin) 1. Bowes Mills (22 km) This pleasant beginner jaunt takes you out on Christie Lake Road, down a scenic gravel back road past the historic Bowes Mills and back via the picturesque Glen Tay sideroad.

2. Murphy's Point (41 km) This medium length ride can easily become a full day trip if you include a side trip at the beautiful Murphy's Point Provincial Park (bikes get in for free!).  It starts off on County Road #10, which can be a little busy but most of it is on quiet back roads, including a few kilometres of gravel.

3. Harper (26 km) This route heads out on the Christie Lake Road, passes through the quiet community of Harper, on to Balderson (a great place to stop for ice cream) and then back on somewhat busier 511.  Take care at the end, as you have to go a few hundred yards on Highway #7.

4. Maberly (93 km) Here's a challenging full day ride that is well worth the effort as it includes some of the prettiest roads in Lanark County.  Perhaps as importantly, it includes a number of great places to stop along the way and top up your tank with food, drink and ice cream. Lanark Highlands - Based (starting at Lanark Village)

5. Fallbrook (25 km) This shorter ride through rolling (OK hilly) terrain takes you over the Clyde and Mississippi Rivers, and through the communities of Balderson, Bell's Corners, Fallbrook and Playfairville.

6. Middleville (29 km) Heading north-westerly from Lanark, this tour takes you through rolling terrain and historic communities, including Herron Mills, Middleville and Rosetta.  It makes a pleasant half day ride, with plenty of nature stops along the way.

7. McDonald's Corners (40 km) A slightly longer ride, this route takes you around Dalhousie Lake, including a steep climb at McDonald's Corners about two-thirds of the way through, where you can stop for a well-earned ice cream, drink or snack.

8. Ferguson Falls (22 km) This enjoyable loop takes you through the wonderful country east of Lanark Village.  Head northeast on County Road 12 and then south along the Ferguson Falls Road.  You will travel over the Mississippi River a few times, through Ferguson Falls and past Mal's Campground, arriving back in Lanark for some great food and shopping.

http://www.perthchamber.com/WalkingCycling.html 



Attachments:

Scenic Cycling Routes of Perth & District.pdf
Scenic Cycling Routes - Perth Chamber.pdf


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