drone view of cyclists going past rolling hills
Cycle Northumberland
Rice Lake Ramble Cycling Route

The Cobourg to Rice Lake loop

Distance

79km

Max Grade

7.5%

Elevation Gain

791m

Estimated Time

1hr 21min

Rice Lake Ramble

Cycle Northumberland: Cobourg to Rice Lake Edition

Let your bike be your guide! From Cobourg’s heritage and great places to eat to Rice Lake’s gorgeous lakeside views, this biking trail will give you opportunities to enjoy some small town energy and connect you with Northumberland’s green spaces and waterways too.

  • Distance: 79km
  • Elevation Gain: 791m
  • Elevation Loss: 792m
  • Max Grade: 7.5%
  • Min Grade: -6.1%
  • 100% paved
Group of cyclists standing with their bikes

Highlights Along the Way

This looped route starts in Cobourg and will take you through the villages of Centreton, Alderville, Harwood, and Camborne. Bring your camera, or maybe a sketch book, to document the beautiful views of Rice Lake and the rolling hills along the way. Did we mention, lots of hills??

  • The eastern portion of the Ramble is the eastern terminus of the Northumberland to Niagara Greenbelt Route.
  • Enjoy incredible Rice Lake vistas from wonderfully quiet roads.
  • Have a picnic at the Gore’s Landing dock and gazbo on Rice Lake.
  • Discover Peter’s Woods, featuring Ontario’s sole-surviving Oak Ridges Moraine “old growth” forest.
  • At Alderville First Nation, purchase aboriginal arts and crafts, pick up some delicious butter tarts and pay a visit to the Alderville War Memorial to take in a bit of local history.
  • Fill up your bottles with spring water from the Harwood artesian well located at Memorial Park (5453 Front St.).
  • Observe the processes of a fish hatchery at the Harwood Fish Hatchery. If you’re travelling with a larger group, you can reach out to them to coordinate a private tour or you can do a self-guided walk around the hatchery.

 

Sneak Peek

Rice Lake Ramble Sights

Drone shot of cobourg marina in the summer
Victoria Hall in downtown Cobourg
Drone view of islands in fall
Two women walking on a trail in spring
Man and woman riding bikes on a country road.
Ontario by Bike Certified

Bike-Friendly Businesses

Places to Eat

Places to Shop

Places to Stay

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