Cycling in the Parkes Region

Name: Cycling in the Parkes Region
Address: 66-78 Peak Hill Road, Parkes, NSW, 2870, AU

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Explore the stunning landscapes of the Parkes Region, a premium cycling destination with routes to suit everyone. Whether you're planning a fun family outing or seeking an adventure for cycling enthusiasts, you'll find the perfect trail here.

With over 1,000kms of day and multi-day routes to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Pedal through breathtaking scenery with trails to suit all levels.

The Parkes Region is waiting, grab your bike and start exploring!

With over 1,000kms of day and multi-day routes to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Pedal through breathtaking scenery with trails to suit all levels.

The Parkes Region is waiting, grab your bike and start exploring!

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Trail Itinerary

Bumberry Dam Loop 18km with 143m ascent

Take it easy on this leisurely 1.5 hour return trip out to the picturesque Bumberry Dam. Suitable for beginners and families taking their time. Perfect for a picnic lunch and bird watching. Timing - 0:54 @ 20 kph, 1:00 @ 18 kph, 1:07 @ 16 kph, 1:17 @ 14 kph

Parkes/Cookamidgera/Mandadgery Loop 117km with 1,039m

This is one of four loops which we have created in one of the most amazing areas in Country NSW for gravel cycling. The four different loops range from 60 to 117 kms and take in the Cookamidgera and Mandagery areas. There are two options for the start location either in Parkes (for the long course) or in Cookamidgera for the other three.

Cookamidgera/Mandagery Loop #1 85km with 781m ascent

Cookamidgera/Mandagery (inc Eugowra) Loop #3 77km with 863m ascent

Parkes to Forbes 47km with 176m ascent

This loop can be done as two rides, breaking up the adventure with an overnight in Forbes OR for the more committed, as an epic one-day-loop. Enjoy cycling through the rural countryside on gravel roads from Parkes to Forbes taking in many scenic sites away from the busy Newell Highway. Timing - 2:21 @ 20 kph, 2:36 @ 18 kph, 2:57 @ 16 kph, 3:22 @ 14 kph

Bogan Gate Loop #1 38km with 136m ascent

Time to explore more of the Parkes Shire - jump in your car and drive out to the tiny village of Bogan Gate. Please do not ride out along Henry Parkes Way to Bogan Gate - you can ride out along the quieter roads, anticipate 46km with 179m of ascent Timing - 2:24 @ 20 kph, 2:40 @ 18 kph, 3:00 @ 16 kph, 3:26 @ 14 kph

Bogan Loop #2 68km with 196m ascent

Time to explore more of the Parkes Shire - jump in your car and drive out to the tiny village of Bogan Gate. Please do not ride out along Henry Parkes Way to Bogan Gate - you can ride out along the quieter roads, anticipate 46km with 179m of ascent . This loop is a family friendly - CARE must be used when crossing Henry Parkes Way. Timing - 3:24 @ 20 kph, 3:46 @ 18 kph, 4:15 @ 16 kph, 4:52 @ 14 kph

Cookamidgera/Mandagery Loop #2 60km with 676m ascent

Peak Hill Loop 136km with 977m ascent

Yet another option to explore more of the Parkes Shire - jump in your car and drive out to the village of Peak Hill (PH). Please do not ride out along Newell Highway to PH. There is an option to ride there via the quieter roads. The suggested route for this is ~66km with 380m of ascent Timing - 6:48 @ 20 kph, 7:33 @ 18 kph, 8:30 @ 16 kph, 9:43 @ 14 kph

Forbes to Parkes 48km with 307m ascent

This loop can be done as two rides, breaking up the adventure with an overnight in Forbes OR for the more committed, as an epic one-day-loop. Enjoy cycling through the rural countryside on gravel roads from Parkes to Forbes taking in many scenic sites away from the busy Newell Highway. Timing - 2:24 @ 20 kph, 2:40 @ 18 kph, 3:00 @ 16 kph, 3:26 @ 14 kph

Parkes to Trundle 63km with 241m ascent

This is the first part of a great BIG loop, taking in some of the best and open gravel sections in the Parkes Shire. Stopping in pubs and motels along the way, you can really experience a great escape on your bike with this three-day loop. See below 7-2 and 7-3 for the other sections to this BIG loop Timing - 3:09 @ 20 kph, 3:30 @ 18 kph, 3:56 @ 16 kph, 4:30 @ 14 kph

The Dish Loop 55km with 384m ascent

Visit the CSIRO - Parkes Observatory aka 'The Dish', aka Murriyang. This 64-metre radio telescope is famous for many reasons including its lifespan of +60 years! It is one of the largest single-dish telescopes in the southern hemisphere and it is dedicated to astronomy. Open 7 days a week, it is worth the ride to check-it-out. Timing - 2:45 @ 20 kph, 3:03 @ 18 kph, 3:26 @ 16 kph, 3:56 @ 14 kph

Trundle to Peak Hill 71km with 318m ascent

This is the second section of a great BIG loop, taking in some of the best and open gravel sections in the Parkes Shire. Stopping in pubs and motels along the way, you can really experience a great escape on your bike with this three day loop, including visiting the widest main street in the Southern Hemisphere at Trundle! Timing - 3:33 @ 20 kph, 3:57 @ 18 kph, 4:26 @ 16 kph, 5:04 @ 14 kph

Peak Hill to Parkes 66km with 380m ascent

This is the third section of a great BIG loop, taking in some of the best and open gravel sections in the Parkes Shire. Stopping in pubs and motels along the way, you can really experience a great escape on your bike with this three-day loop. Timing - 3:18 @ 20 kph, 3:40 @ 18 kph, 4:08 @ 16 kph, 4:43 @ 14 kph

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Parkes Walking Tracks

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66-78 Peak Hill Road

Parkes NSW 2870

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