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RED ROCK
0 5 10 15 202.5
Kilometers
1:100,000Scale
orara 8-11
coffs harbour 12-15
sawtell 16-19
bellingen 20-23
woolgoolga 6-7
nambucca 24-27
Legend
Contents CONTENTS & legend
Map regions
Ride routes
Coffee! Playground
Patrolled Beach
Public Toilets
Sealed Road
Unsealed Road
Lookout
Walks
Picnic Area
Train Station
Information Centre
Bike Shop
Bike Lane
Shared path
Shared paths/bike lanes Go for a walk!
Side trips
Safe riding tips 28
Safety checklist 29
Mountain biking 30
Reasons to cycle 31
More information back
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Bonville 20km
Bellingen 20km
Dorrigo 28km
0 31.5Kilometres
1:40,000
BELLINGEN
BRIERFIELD
BONVILLE
VALERY
URUNGA
MYLESTOM
RALEIGH
REPTON
GLENIFFER
Bellinger River
Kalang River
NORTHBEACH
HUNGRYHEAD
Never Never State Forest
Tuckers Nob State Forest
Bongil BongilNational Park
Pine CreekState Forest
Scotchman State Forest
Gladstone State Forest
Tarkeeth State Forest
Newry State Forest
Pro
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Prom
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Never Never Creek
Rose
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Gle
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Gleniffer Rd
North Bank Rd
Waterfall Way
Perrys Rd
Pin
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Pin
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South Arm Rd
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South Arm Rd
Waterfa
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Keevers Dr
Pac
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Paci
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Old P
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North Bank R
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Yellow R
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Short Cut Rd
Raleigh Bridge
Hyd
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Rd
Hyde Creek Rd
Valery-Gleniffe
r Rd Valery-Gleniffer Rd
Bowraville Rd
Nambucca 20km
SEE SAWTELL MAP
Bello Loop
Promised Land Loop
Mylestom River Ride
Yellow Rock Ride
BELLINGEN map
BELLINGEN mapBELLINGEN
Never Never State Forest
Tuckers Nob State Forest
Bongil BongilNational Park
Pine CreekState Forest
Scotchman State Forest
Gladstone State Forest
Tarkeeth State Forest
Newry State Forest
Pro
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Prom
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Never Never Creek
Rose
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Gleniffer Rd
Waterfall Way
Perrys Rd
Pin
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Pin
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South Arm Rd
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Waterfa
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Keevers Dr
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Paci
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Old P
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North Bank R
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Yellow R
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Short Cut Rd
Raleigh Bridge
Hyd
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Rd
Hyde Creek Rd
Valery-Gleniffe
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Bowraville Rd
Nambucca 20km
North Bank Rd
Waterfall Way
Waterfall Way
Hyde StC
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Brid
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amm
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Bow
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Wheatley St
Showground
Golf Club
Connell Park
Island Reserve
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KEY See pages 22–23 for route details
BELLINGEN route details
BellingenPerrys Road Lookout is a popular starting point for rides in the Urunga/Bellingen areas. It is approximately 20 km from Coffs CBD, depending on the route taken. Add the following distances to estimate a great return ride from Coffs.
Mylestom River Ride
Route Perrys Road Lookout to Mylestom
Distance 13km return.
Description Down the hill, and then an easy 5km along the river.
Start/finish Perry’s Lookout to Mylestom return.
HighlightsLovely ride and a great destination, especially as an extended ride from Sawtell or Coffs.
Continue riding south down the Old Pacific Highway. Turn •left into Mylestom Drive – an easy, flat 5km trip along the river into Mylestom. Swim in the river pool enclosure or enjoy a picnic. There is a local General Store and Cafe.
Take an alternative route down Perrys Road and turn right •into Repton Road, winding down the hill to meet up with Mylestom Drive.
Yellow Rock Ride
Route Raleigh circuit
Distance 18km loop.
Description Picturesque on-road ride along river flats and farmland. Light traffic but very bumpy!
Start/finish Perrys Road Lookout.
Highlights River views, woodland, mangroves and open farmland.
Head south along the Old Pacific Highway, over Raleigh •Bridge, and continue to the Pacific Highway. Ride for a short distance along the Highway, then turn left into Yellow Rock Road, over the level crossing and through a residential area.
Rejoin the Old Pacific Highway at Raleigh Bridge. •
Avoid the hill back up to Perrys Road by starting and •finishing in Raleigh.
Caution required on cattle grids, railway crossings, •and the narrow shoulder on the Pacific Highway.
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Bello Loop
Route Raleigh to Bellingen circuit.
Distance 45km return.
Description A challenging, on-road ride through ‘rolling countryside’.
Start/finish Start/finish at Perrys Road Lookout
HighlightsFarmland and forests along the Kalang and Bellinger Rivers, and the charm of Bellingen.
Take South Arm Road to Bellingen, returning via North •Bank Road.
Head south along Old Pacific Highway through Raleigh. •To avoid the current Pacific Highway, turn right onto Waterfall Way. Take Short Cut Road, then South Arm Road. Travel for 14km along the river. There are some hills.
Turn right onto Bowraville Road. It is another 6km into •Bellingen, where you will appreciate morning tea or lunch to reward your efforts. Take the opportunity to explore this popular and alternative heritage town.
Head north out of Bellingen by taking Bridge Street over •the river. Turn right at the roundabout and head east on Wheatley Street which becomes Northbank Road.
After about 12km you will rejoin the Old Pacific Highway •just north of Raleigh Bridge. This stretch has rough surfaces and a few hills.
A shorter and easier option (32km) is to ride Northbank •Road each way.
Promised Land Loop
Route Bellingen to Gleniffer return
Distance 34km circuit.
DescriptionOn-road route, includes approx. 8km of gravel. Suit MTB or hybrid. Significant hills, light traffic.
Start/finish Bellingen
HighlightsExperience tranquil green rolling pastures, bordered by lush sub-tropical bushland and backed by the mountain escarpment of the Great Dividing Range.
Head north over the river (Bridge Street) and turn left at the •roundabout. Wheatley Street then becomes Gleniffer Road.
Roses Road (veer left after 2km) is a worthwhile scenic •detour. It has some gravel sections.
On Gleniffer Road, cross the Never Never Creek, and then •continue north. The Promised Land Road loop is 10km – which includes about 5km of unsealed road.
There are popular swimming and picnic spots at Never •Never Creek.
BELLINGEN route details
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