Cycling around Forbes, Parkes, Trundle, Peak Hill
Forbes and Parkes have well developed cycle paths around the each town. 
Around Forbes. Cycle along the many safe cycle lanes/paths of each town and cycle from town to town along gravel roads and country lanes. The entire Lachlan Valley region of the Central West NSW offers many beautiful gravel country roads to explored, absorbed, and connected with nature and the history of these amazing town in a far more intimate way. Feel the wind in your hair, the fresh air in your lungs and savour your adventure in one of The Central West many beautiful, fascinating, and culturally unique cycling locations.
Connect with nature, explore gravel lanes and all the sites, smells and scenery that are afforded to you only when you are on a bike.
Whether it is the amazing towns of Parkes (Home of Elvis Festival), Forbes (History and Culture), Eugowra( Town of Murals), Trundle (Home of ABBA Festival), Peak Hill (Gold an Nature), Tullamore (Country Charm), Bogan Gate (Sheep Country)and Albert (Home of the renowned Rabbit Trap Hotel) or just the sheer pleasure of cycling along backroads and gravel lanes. Biking around Parkes and Forbes along the many safe cycle lanes/paths of each town will off you a smorgasbord of experiences.
From easy, party-pace meanders, to multi-day bikepacking epics, Forbes/Parkes region offers a delicious smorgasbord of gravel cycling adventures, the gravel roads see very few vehicles. It’s about the stunning scenery and the relaxed country vibe.
Stay a few nights and fully immerse yourself in the charm, relaxation and country hospitality that awaits you throughout the Lachlan Valley region of Central West NSW.
Take in all the sights, sounds, smells and atmosphere of a cycle route which showcases some of the most picturesque scenery of the Central West. Cycle along less travelled quiet roads and tree covered gravel lanes you’ll really feel immersed in the countryside and enjoy all of the beautiful discoveries that Central West has to offer. Stop, learn about The Dish and enjoy a well earned coffee.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful natural and rural landscape of the region. Enjoyable cycling fun along low traffic gravel roads and all about enjoying the moment as you cycle through Wiradjuri land. Bogan Gate' is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "the birthplace of a great leader in an Aboriginal Tribe
Breathe in the country air and relish at the beautiful scenery and ambience of the region and enjoy a relaxing cycle to Forbes and enjoy Amazing Forbes. Overnight in Forbes then easy cycle back to Parkes
Feel the local heartbeat of the region as you cycle the gravel roads to Cookamidgera
Cycle at a relaxed pace along Back Trundle Rd and loop back into Trundle for Coffee
Cycle at a relaxed pace along Back Trundle Rd and loop back into Trundle for Coffee
Feel the local heartbeat of the region as you cycle the gravel roads to Fifield and enjoy relaxing meal at the hotel with the locals, accommodation is available
Trundle -Tullamore, NSW
Year Round
121 km - 84% Gravel
Fun and Scenic
Tullamore Hotel - Food 🍱
Fifield Hotel - Food 🍱
Cycle at a relaxed pace to Tullamore and Fifield on scenic gavel roads.
Feel the local heartbeat of the region as you cycle the gravel roads to Trundle from Bogan Gate and enjoy relaxing meal at the hotel with the locals, accommodation is available
Cycle at a relaxed pace to the Rabbit Trap Hotel, overnight stay and loop back into Tullamore
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.
