The way points of this bicycle route:
Begin at 5-way roundabout (surprisingly safe). Then 1st R, R onto path, then follow tarred, marked cycleway.
Obey stop sign; watch for traffic up and down the hills either side.
Prepare for stop sign at Dibbs St; again, obey & watch for traffic.
R off cycleway here, then 1st L onto Bailey.
Ride decisively across roundabout.
Turn L across gates. Hourly weekday and 2 hourly weekend trains to Sydney or Newcastle.
R into Mackie Avenue (after disused bus shelter)
R into Jellicoe Pde after crossing drain, then SA onto cycleway parallel to drain.
SA across lights onto cycleway past hockey fields.
Cross Turton Rd at traffic lights.
Road narrows after lights.
Station St has a nice wide shoulder.
Trains to Maitland; hourly on weekends; more frequent on weekdays.
Prepare to stop at pedestrian crossing.
L into Macquarie, then R into Fitzroy. This bypasses Mayfield Shops and its parked cars.
Move decisively out of left lane to avoid the many cars turning left into Maud St. Then fast, easy ride to Sandgate.
Watch for traffic entering from left. A traffic blackspot during peak-hours. The ride to Hexham Bridge is fast and easy after this.
Hourly trains to Maitland all week round.
Hazard; Watch for traffic entering at 70+km/hr from your left. Stop on shoulder if necessary.
This section to Masonite Rd has given me far more than its share of flat tyres; watch for glass and sharp objects on shoulder. It is a very quick section of the ride, though.
Take Raymond Terrace exit, then R at next roundabout.
L into Seaham Rd; excellent road with good shoulders, no debris and a quickish surface.
Road begins to narrow
New section of road; width good but surface slow
Very wide; quite smooth road through Seaham
Very narrow road next 2km; keep left and listen for traffic.
Road widens again; satisfactory shoulders and reasonable surface into Clarence Town
Last shops before Dungog; the general store has an excellent range of drinks, snacks and hot food.
Road to Wirragulla is very good. There are a few minor cracks across it; and minor bumps where potholes have been filled in; but the width is very good and the surface quick.
Beautiful valley and farm scenery to Wirragulla
Trains to Maitland/Newcastle: Weekdays:0641,1003,1511, 1704 & 1919 Saturdays: 0755,1522,2003 Sundays: 0755 & 2003 Large hills either side of road to Dungog limit scenery.
This section of road was being rebuilt when I last rode it - overall it is OK.
Road poor into Dungog; unavoidable water bumps - go easy on your tyres.
Dowling St has 2 adequate cafes, 2 pubs and a very good country style take-away shop (real meat) to choose from while you wait for your train. The historic buildings and dated advertising signs are also very interesting. Trains to Maitland/Newcastle: Weekdays:0635,0957,1505, 1658 & 1913 Saturdays: 0749,1517,1957 Sundays: 0749 & 1957
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Tagged with: Recreational, Training, Onroad, Intermediate, Low traffic, High traffic, Urban, Rural, Scenic
