Bikely

Australia > Victoria > Ballarat
Ballan to Ballan Circuit  
by rogfea

The way points of this bicycle route:

Ballan

Commence this ride from the Post Office heading West towards Gordon.

Ballan

Take care crossing this intersection.

Bostock Reservoir

Beginning of the moderate climb to Gordon.

Gordon

Gently climbing and smell the eucalypts along this section.

Gordon

Climb now sees use of lower gears. Keep the cadence up!

Gordon

Road levels out for easier pedalling.

Gordon

A short, sharp climb to the Post Office.

Gordon

Past the Catholic Church and School for a downhill run to Millbrook. Road narrows here but generally quiet.

Millbrook

Turn left into McGuigan Road.

Millbrook

Left again along Millbrook Egerton Road. Watch for eagles and hang gliders.

Mount Egerton

Turn right and head south towards Mount Egerton. A good road surface.

Mount Egerton

Start the climb into the small township of Mount Egerton. General store here for food and drink. Road narrow and rough.

Mount Egerton

Turn left for a downhill run on a good and wider road surface.

Mount Egerton

A good road and take in the magnificent, elevated view.

Mount Egerton

Take care for the next few km as road becomes narrow and rough.

Mount Egerton

A steep downhill descent over the bridge. Prepare for the long climb after the bridge.

Ballan

A steady rise to the Geelong Ballan road. Surface, bumpy.

Ballan

Turn left to travel a few km along the main road to Ballan. Good surface, but take care as road can be busy with trucks.

Ballan

Turn right at intersection.

Ballan

Turn right along Gillespies Lane. Not far now.

Ballan

Left turn and head north. Watch the rail crossing.

Ballan

Left turn for a short pedal to end the ride at the Post Office. Food and drink at shops.

Your route has been saved.
Loading Map ...

Welcome

Welcome to Bikely, take a step by step tour of this path:

Press Start Tour - then use the navigation buttons below to move along the path.

Comments Comment | Cue Sheet

Route Details

A scenic and varied rural ride. Excellent training route. Hill climbs.

Tagged with: Training, Onroad, Smooth, Intermediate, Low traffic, Safe, Rural, Scenic

Whole Route Elevation Profile Cue Sheet
Tutorials Contact Us Terms of Use
Log In & Create Route Sign Up & Create Route
Download .GPX .KML (Google Earth) Display this map on your blog or website Add to del.icio.us Digg this Add to Reddit
Advanced Search Running & Hiking trails Motorcycle roads
Comment on this route