The Lachlan Valley Wiradjuri Country
Enjoy the adventure, fun, history, and beautiful sights that await when you cycle the gorgeous Lachlan Valley region. Rich in culture, heritage and hidden gems, the Lachlan Valley delivers riders with varied terrain and trail options, along with experiences that will long be cherished
CENTRAL WEST REGIONAL CYCLE TRAIL LINKS
Two premier cycle trails criss-cross the Lachlan Valley region along quiet smooth gravel roads and low traffic local roads, linking both major towns and quaint villages in an immersive and wonderfully memorable way.
Forbes, Cowra, Eugowra, Gooloogong, Grenfell, Parkes, Canowindra, Greenethorpe, Koorawatha
Fun, Easy Rating
Easy Fun
Flat terrain short cycle
Fun – Easy flat terrain with some up hill
Hard Fun – Flat terrain, some up hills and long day
Too Hard to be Fun – Up hills, long day and may be some flat terrain
Not Fun - What was I thinking, lots of up hills, long day and steep descents
We invite you to come and absorb the beauty, history and captivating sights, sounds and smells that make the Lachlan Valley region one the Central West’s most memorable, welcoming and fascinating, historical and culturally unique locations in country NSW.
Lachlan Valley Cycle Trail - Maps & Info by sections
The full route comprises of 7 section of approximately 50km per section. The total distance is 345km, which links the towns of Forbes, Cowra, Eugowra, Gooloogong, Parkes, Canowindra,
The Lachlan Valley Cycle Trail route is mostly flat terrain and suitable for less experienced riders.
Central West Cycle Track Cowra (Bushranger Discovery)- Maps & Info by sections
The route comprises 6 section of approximately 50km per section, total distance of 300km, linking the towns of Cowra, Canowindra, Gooloogong, Eugowra, Grenfell, Koorawatha
The CWCTC route is mostly flat terrain and suitable for less experienced riders.
Accommodation, Coffee, Food and points of interests are listed in the sections for the various routes.
The cycle routes avoid using main roads and utilises secondary rural bitumen and gravel roads. Bikes best suited to the route are hybrid or gravel bikes, mountain bikes, E Bikes.
The Lachlan Valley Trails and Central West cycle region has been developed by Central West Tours. Cyclist who choose to self guide the LVCT or do other regional cycle routes shown on this site do so at their own risk and should take all reasonable steps to review road, weather and seasonal farming conditions before and during their Lachlan Valley adventure.
Accommodation and Food
Accommodation on the Lachlan Valley Cycle Trails is available in hotels, motels and guest houses in the major towns of Cowra, Gooloogong, Grenfell, Forbes, Parkes, Canowindra. Accommodation listings and great coffee places are detailed in each route section.
Koorawatha has hotel accommodation Facebook
Eugowra has limited accommodation facilities. Great coffee at The Fat Parcel
Vehicle Shuttle Eugowra to Parkes Accommodation
Vehicle Shuttle and Accommodation Parkes
The Court St Motel has vehicle shuttle call Krista 0400996983
admin@courtstmotel.com.au
Eugowra Secure Bike Storage secretary.eeta@gmail.com
Emergency Situation
It is suggested that those undertaking the cycle routes download the NSW Emergency+ for iPhone and Android smartphones.
Bicycle Spares
There is limited bicycle repairs in the region, consider carrying the following when touring.
Tubes - min of 2
Adequate puncture repair
Tyre - Folding
Spare Chain
Acknowledgement of Country
Central West Tours acknowledge the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri people who have lived and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of Central West Region as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands.
The Lachlan Valley Trails and Central West cycle region has been developed by Central West Tours. Cyclist who choose to self guide the LVCT or do other regional cycle routes shown on this site do so at their own risk and should take all reasonable steps to review road, weather and seasonal farming conditions before and during their Lachlan Valley adventure.
It is suggested that those undertaking the routes download the NSW Emergency+ for iPhone and Android smartphones.
