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For Greenbelt Route maps and more visit greenbelt.ca/route LEGEND Route Description:

Greenbelt Route Following a portion and branching out from the Greenbelt Route, this ride will take you on a tour that highlights rural Northumberland charm. Enjoy a variety of stops and scenery including forests and agricultural lands, wetlands and cottage Regional Loop / Itinéraire régional country lakefront. Starting from , enjoy quiet stretches of country back roads through rich farmlands. Distance marker (2km) / Distance (2km) Plan to stop along the treelined Bowmanton Road at a number of points of interest including hiking and mountain biking Cultural attraction / Attraction culturel trails into Northumberland Forest and onto the Trail. Route onto the Rice Lake Ramble bike route by turning at Burnham Street North, or short turn earlier to head directly to Harwood. As an established cycling route, enjoy Farm stop (U-pick and on-farm market) / Marchandises en cueillette et Marché the bike lane markings and Share the Road signs as you continue along the Rice Lake Ramble and pedal down into Gore's Landing. Situated along the shores of Rice Lake, this area is well known for a rich history and recreational activities including Sweets & Treats (bakery, artisanal food, etc.) / fishing, birding, and boating. As the road twists eastward there are several refreshment and swimming stop options in each hamlet, plus a range of overnight accommodations en route including an inn, campsites and cottages rentals. Where Shop (general or country store) / Magasin générale lakeland rolls into farmland, pay a visit to the Black Oak Savanna Ecology Centre to learn more about this area which used to Beer, Cider, or Spirit / Bière, Cidre, ou Alcool be Canada's easternmost prairie. Loop back to Alderville to complete the ride. Winery or Vineyard / Entreprise vinicole ou Vignoble

Scenic lookout / Vue panoramique Region: Northumberland

Natural Feature / Point de repère Distance: 44 km Stops En Route: Experience Level: Moderate to advanced, road ride Conservation area / Zone de conservation Route Surface: Paved and unpaved roads Information / Information 1 Alderville — Galleries, convenience store

Shopping centre / Centre commercial Notes to Riders: Roads are paved, except for small 2 Peter's Wood Provincial Park segments on Bowmanton Road and Beaver Meadows Road Bike shop / Magasin de vélo 3 Primrose Donkey Sanctuary East. Use caution on some narrow winding portions of Rice Hospital / Hôpital Lake Scenic Drive near Gore's Landing. Heavy traffic on 4 Carstairs Memorial Forest and Universal Trail GO Transit station / Service GO Transit County Road 45, so take care when crossing. Shorten this 5 Northumberland County Forest loop to 37 km by turning north on Harwood Road after 19 Town or City / Ville ou Village 6 Heather Cooper Studio Gallery km, rejoining route Harwood and Rice Lake Scenic Drive. A 7 Gore's Landing — Restaurant, Park or Natural area / Parc ou Espace naturel number of points of interest have seasonal or occasional accommodations, grocery store, lakeside hours. Greenbelt gazebo Getting There: VIA Rail to , but be sure to 8 Harwood — Accommodations nearby, check for trains with baggage service. Cycle the lakeside gazebo, convenience store Greenbelt Route to Alderville. 9 Golden Beach Resort (bike rentals available) 10 Alderville First Nation Black Oak Savanna More tourism information at www.kawarthasnorthumberland.ca

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