St Arnaud - Berrys Bridge Winery - Stuart Mill Cycle Trail
An easy 44.5km ride on a combination of sealed and gravel roads along Strathfillan Creek.
Route Description
From the intersection of Gap Road and Teddington Road.
35. Area near the spillway is of the first white settlement in the district where a Mr Sanderson had his residence for the large Toddington Run which was established in the 1840s. The road follows the route of the
36. Strathfillan Creek along the valley and in the years after the gold rush the valley was firstly the home of many small market gardens and orchards. There was a winery, fruit orchards, vegetable gardens and even flowers grown in the valley. The Strathfillan Creek was known as a good stream for fishing and was one last places where blackflsh could be caught.
37. Old Malcolm's B & B. Refreshments available
38. Stuart Mill Recreation Reserve and Amenities
39. Old Racecourse 3kms off the Stuart Mill Low Road.
40. Cairn site of Carrapooee School
41. Opposite Peters digging found gold on the way to St Arnaud.
St Arnaud - Berrys Bridge Winery - Stuart Mill Cycle Trail
Northern section
Southern section
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Notes
- Tracks are signposted in the direction of travel indicated on map. Track signposts may not be easily visible in the reverse direction.
- Tracks are usually suitable for mountain and hybrid bikes.
- Routes follow forest and park roads with mostly gentle to moderate grades. However the terrain south of the Rostron/Stuart Mill Road is steep with mountain grades and may require a fair degree of walking.
- Occasional vehicular traffic. Surface conditions vary depending on weather.
- No fires may be lit on total fire ban days including gas or fuel stoves in tents. At all other times fires must comply with CFA regulations.
- Drinking water may not be available outside townships.
- Public toilets are located at St. Arnaud, Teddington Hut, Stuart Mill, Barkley, Moonambel, Teddington Camp Ground, St Arnaud Range National Park.
- The banks of the Upper Teddington Reservoir provide a pleasant venue for camping and picnics. Toilets and fireplaces are provided. Camp only in designated camping areas. Camping is also available at Teddington Fisherman's Hut. (Bookings essential contact Parks Victoria on (03) 5431 7120).
- Varied mobile phone reception is available in some areas with towers located at St. Arnaud and Stuart Mill.
- Snakes are unlikely to be a problem, if noticed, leave alone.
- Please take your rubbish with you for recycling or disposal.
Location
Cnr Gap Road and Teddington Road, St Arnaud 3478 Map
Web Links
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