Where the hell is Dungog? That was our reaction too when asked if we would accompany our good friends at Bespoke Cycle Tours to go cycling and test out some bike trails promoted by Ride Dungog.
Dungog is a name based on a Gringai Aboriginal name meaning ‘place of thinly wooded hills’.
Ride Dungog’s vision is ‘for the Dungog region to be a world-class biking destination built on community collaboration’. They’ve certainly done a great job with that, with over 20 well designed trails at last count.
We chose to ride two of the many trails located around Dungog. The first, ‘Fosterton Loop‘, was an easy 22km loop ride from Dungog to Fosterton Bridge and return with around 210 metres of undulating climbing. At the halfway point there is a great spot on the Williams River for a refreshing dip on a hot day.
The second, ‘Thalaba Church Loop‘, was another easy 17km scenic ride from Dungog. Riding through the surrounding beautiful countryside, we encountered two moderate hills and about 270 metres of climbing overall.
There is plenty more to do in and around Dungog. Barrington Tops National Park is a short drive from Dungog as is the lovely town of Gloucester.
Onwards and upwards!
Trevor
Insights
- Check out Meg’s Kitchen. A lovely organic bakery right in the heart of Dungog.
- We recommend staying at the lovely restored, but historic Art Deco, Royal Hotel Dungog.
- The Tin Shed Brewery has a good selection of beers to quench your thirst after your bike ride.
- See the Ride Dungog website for lots more ideas of other local bike trails along with their GPS links.
- You might also like to read about our cycling adventure in Orange, NSW.
