Explore the quieter parts of Warrandyte with shorter rides for less experienced cyclists and longer rides for cyclists wanting a cardio-vascular workout.
There are short and long options for this ride. Both trails take the rider through some of Warrandyte's quieter backroads, include some excellent destinations for picnics or cafe lunches and conclude with a pleasant ride along the picturesque Yarra River.
The short ride provides a suitable circuit for families and less experiences cyclists, while the hilly terrain of the longer ride provides an excellent cardio-vascular workout, especially in the Husseys Lane and Hall Road sections.
Suitable for mountain bikes and touring bikes.
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Start |
Both rides begin at Warrandyte Reserve, corner of Taroona Avenue and Warrandyte Road (Melway ref 35 C2). |
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Distance |
Short Ride - 10 kilometres (allow 1-1.5 hours) Long Ride - 20 kilometres (allow 2-2.5 hours) |
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Grade |
Short Ride - Easy Long Ride - Advanced |
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Surface |
Combination of gravel and sealed roads |
Traffic hazards
- Take care entering Warrandyte Road from Taroona Avenue, turning at the Harris Gully Road roundabout and crossing Falconer Road at Knees Road.
- There are several on-road sections along Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and crossing points at Milne Road, Hall Road and Husseys Lane require great care.
Places to meet along the way
- Fourth Hill - Gold Memorial (Warrandyte State Park)
- Domeney Reserve
- 100 Acres Reserve
- Stiggants Reserve
Cafes in Warrandyte
There is the Stonehouse and Warrandyte Baker on Ringwood/Warrandyte Road and numerous cafes on Yarra Street, Goldfields Plaza and West End Shopping Centre opposite Warrandyte Reserve.