The Lachlan Valley Wiradjuri Country
Cycle the Orange Gravel Trail and immerse yourself in the culture, heritage and fun of The Lachlan Valley NSW,
Come and absorb the beauty, history and captivating sites that makes Lachlan Valley region one the Central West’s most fascinating, historical and culturally unique locations. Feel the wind in your hair, the fresh air in your lungs and savour the best of the great outdoors and the hospitability in the local towns and villages of the stunning Lachlan Valley region.
Orange Gravel Trail
The route comprises 8 section of approximately 50 - 70km per section, total distance of 380km, linking the towns of
Cowra, Canowindra, Cargo, Cudal, Molong, Orange, Milthorpe, Blaney, Carcoar, Mandurama, Woodstock
The Orange Gravel trail is a mixture flat terrain, steep climbs and steep descents.
The route is suitable/recommended for experienced gravel cyclists
Accommodation, Coffee, Food and points of interests are listed in each map section
The route avoids 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 Trail 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.
Orange Gravel Trail
Orange Gravel Trail
Year Round
Lachlan Valley - Gravel Roads, low traffic roads
Hard Fun - 380km -52% Gravel, steep climbs and descents
Coffee Stop - All major towns
Accommodation - All major towns.
Section are approximately 50 - 70km
Take in all the sights, sounds, smells and atmosphere of a cycle route which showcases the history and some of the most picturesque scenery of NSW. 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 the Lachlan Valley has to offer.
Accommodation and Food
Emergency Situation
It is suggested that those undertaking the route download the NSW Emergency+ for iPhone and Android smartphones.
Sections
The Orange Gravel route has 8 sections. Below are the details for each section.
Cowra to Canowindra
45.5km
Hard Fun – Flat terrain, some up hills
Canowindra to Cudal
65.5km
Hard Fun – Flat terrain, some up hills and long day
Cudal to Molong
39km
Hard Fun – Flat terrain, some up hills
Molong to Orange
45km
Too Hard to be Fun – Up hills, long day and may be some flat terrain
Orange to Milthorpe
44km
Too Hard to be Fun – Up hills and may be some flat terrain
Milthorpe to Carcoar
44km
Too Hard to be Fun – Up hills and may be some flat terrain
Carcoar to Woodstock
73km
Too Hard to be Fun – Up hills, very long day and may be some flat terrain
Woodstock to Cowra
26km
Hard Fun – Flat terrain, some up hills and down hills
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.
