Two women riding bikes along lakefront in summer
Northumberlanding is...
Cycling

5

Signature road routes

286 km

Paved cycling roads mapped

40+

Bike-Friendly Certified Businesses

7.5%

Max grade on any loop

Cycling in Northumberland offers...

Quiet paved country roads, rolling hills, rugged terrain and picturesque towns

Northumberland County’s geography is ideal for road cyclists – rolling hills, waterfront views, and swimming spots to cool off after a day’s ride. Our five signed road cycling routes range from 30 to 74 kilometres and offer starts in Port Hope, Cobourg, Campbellford, Hastings, and Brighton.

Beyond the road routes, the county is crossed by the Trans Canada Trail from Hastings to east of Campbellford, and the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail runs the length of the Lake Ontario shoreline. The Ganaraska and Northumberland County Forests together offer hundreds of kilometres of multi-use and mountain biking trails.

Northumberland County is a member of Ontario By Bike, which certifies bicycle-friendly accommodations, eateries, and attractions across the province. There are 50 bike-friendly certified businesses in Northumberland, keep scrolling for more information.

Cyclist riding on Wicklow Road in fall

Submit Your Photos to the Cycle Northumberland Photo Contest

Have you cycled in Northumberland? We’re looking for your photos! Submit your favourite pics from your cycling trips in Northumberland to our Cycle Northumberland Photo Contest for a chance to be featured in our next Cycling Guide. Click the button below to learn more.

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selfie of 4 women on bikes wearing bike helmets

Glorious Ganaraska

(30 km) Explore Port Hope, cycle through farm fields, along the Ganaraska River and past heritage buildings. View the map on Ride With GPS or download the printable, accessible guide below.

Learn more about the Glorious Ganaraska Route

Mountain Biking Trails

Cycling doesn't stop in the winter, try...

Fat Biking

The Northumberland County Forest offers a rugged winter riding experience with fat biking. This growing winter sport features a specialized bike with wide, oversized tires that can handle the unstable snow base. As always when riding in the forest, stay alert, be respectful of those you’re sharing the trail with and stay on the marked trails.

Learn more about the Northumberland Forest
Man in an orange coat rides a fat bike in the forest in winter

Provincial and National Trails

Ontario By Bike Certified Businesses

These Northumberland businesses have put in the work to make sure cyclists can enjoy their visit.

Feel the breeze on your face... discover Northumberland on two wheels

Drone view of two people fat biking in a snow covered forest
Group of three women smiling at the camera, a bike leans against the picnic table and one woman is wearing a bike helmet
Group of cyclists standing with their bikes
Man sitting at the edge of Lake Ontario at Port Hope Beach with his bike beside him
Two people riding bikes over a large suspension bridge

Discover more in Northumberland

Learning from Locals

Listen to what Northumberlanders have to say about cycling in Northumberland.

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