The Steps Mountain Bike Park Craven Forest Circuit The only purpose–built mountain bike park in the Distance | 47km Barrington Tops region Arguably the prettiest day ride in the district. Featuring the diverse of forest vegetation of The Bicycle Glen Nature Reserve. Touring & The ride includes some challenging climbs and de- scents on gravel with panoramic views across Mountain Biking Gloucester and the Bucketts. Take a picnic as there Barrington Tops are many secret picnic spots along the way. If you wish to avoid riding on the arrange a Gloucester Region drop off to Glen at Craven, located on the east- ern side of the road. If you are happy ride on the Bucketts Way add another 18 km to the distance.

Directions  Follow Glen Road straight through .  Turn left on to Waukivory Road.  Waukivory Road winds it’s way alongside the Waukivory Creek and Oaky Creek.  At the of Jacks Road go right and Copeland Goldmine & Return continue on Waukivory Road. Distance | 32km  When you reach the Bucketts Way turn left on to the Bucketts Way, on the eastern side of town A pleasant ride out to the old goldmining village Gloucester. Follow the Bucketts Way back to of Copeland, taking in the western aspect of the Gloucester. valley. The Steps Mountain Bike Park - usage fees Directions $5 for the day - bookings & registration essential. (NB. use of the bike park is free for guests camping at  Heading north leave Gloucester along the The Steps or staying at Riverview Cottage.) Gloucester towards Barrington Village. Visitor Information Centre  Continue across the Barrington River flats.  DO NOT turn right at the Nowendoc turn off, Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre 27 Denison Street Gloucester 2422 126 Thunderbolts Way go straight ahead on the Scone Road. Gloucester  Stay on the Scone Road passing Copeland www.boac.com.au common (free campground). 02 6558 2093 02 6538 5252  Turn left on to Copeland Road and on to [email protected] Copeland Village and the entry to the www.gloucestertourism.com.au Goldmine tourist area, rainforest walk & walking trails.

Copeland Goldmine & Return con’t Bowman Farm Section Bucketts Road Circuit Distance | 32km Distance | 18km Variation | For an added challenge follow the gravel Basin Loop track up the Old Copeland Road to an Views of the breathtaking countryside to the north The Bucketts Road circuit takes you on a short to elevation of 550 metres. of Gloucester are a feature of this ride. The ride is medium circuit along the base of Gloucester’s undulating with both sealed and gravel sections with spectacular rock formation the Buccan Buccan’s Basin Loop Information| The trail starts in the some steep climbs and descents. . Caution is advised (Buckett’s mountains). The ride is undulating with Goldmine carpark. Take the track up the Old when crossing causeways as they can be slippery. both sealed & gravel sections. Copeland Road, 100 metres down the track the trail forks, take the track on the right. On reaching the Directions Directions ridge the trail joins Broadbents Trail. Follow this back to the junction with Scone Road.  Heading north leave  Head north on Thunderbolts Way toward Return to Gloucester either via Scone Road (steep Gloucester along the Barrington. descent) or via the Basin Loop. Thunderbolts Way.  After crossing the Bridge turn  Turn right onto Bow- left on to Bucketts Road. Waukivory Circuit man Farm Road,  Continue along Bucketts road underneath the continue over the Bucketts range, looking left and take in the view Distance | 11kmThis short, pleasant ride is suitable Barrington River. across the valley. for all ages and abilities featuring panoramic views  The next 2km is a serious climb  Two short steep rises will put you at the end of across Gloucester township to the Bucketts Range.  Turn right into Kia-Ora Road and follow up to Kia the range under Baldy Knob (southern end of the The ride is mostly flat on sealed roads that follow -Ora lookout, take in the southern view of the Bucketts) the eastern side of the Avon River flood plain. Barrington Valley.  A sharp drop will take you down to the first  Head back down Kia-Ora Road and continue your causeway on the Gloucester river. Directions ride north along Bowman Farm Road.  At the Faulkland road intersection turn left  Head east on the Bucketts Way towards  Bowman Farm Road weaves along the Bowman and head back to the Bucketts Way. . River, which will take you across a series of small  Only a 5km sealed road ride back to Gloucester.  Cross over the Avon River. bridges & a causeway.  Turn right on to Waukivory Road.  Small bridge crossing.  Continue on to a -T intersection,  Causeway crossing. The Steps Mountain Bike Park  Turn right on to Jacks lane. This will take you  Small bridge crossing. The only purpose–built mountain bike park in the back to the Bucketts Way on the southern side  Follow Bowman Farm Road until you reach the Barrington Tops region Thunderbolts Way.  Turn left on to the Thunderbolts Way heading Are you looking for some outdoor activity off the GloucesterTri.com.au south. river? The Mountain Bike Park at The Steps offers fun The Mountain Man Tri Challenge is held in  You’ll ride past Poley’s Place turn left at the in- and challenges for all skills levels, so parents can join September each year - are you up for it? tersection of Scone Road. their kids for a family day on the trails. 20km - Mountain bike | ride the rainforest trails,  100 metres down the road is Barrington Reserve, 4WD roads, creek beds and open country. enjoy a well earned dip in this Barrington River You’re welcome to bring your own bikes from home 10km - Kayak | paddle the Barrington River swimming hole. or on peak holiday periods you can hire you a Kona 9km - Run | bolt along the Thunderbolts way.  Continue on through Barrington Village and on mountain bike from the Barrington Outdoor Adven- to Gloucester. ture Centre tour fleet. (more details over page)