Opened in 2016, the Greenbelt Route was made for back roads Ontario cycling - winding its way through the hills of Northumberland County. (102 km)
- Northumberland Classic Road Race used 10km of the Greenbelt's challenging grades in 2018 as part of their Ontario Cup Road Race series of events.
- Enjoy a fully-signed string of quiet back roads and Northumberland bike trails adding to this 480-km Ontario cycling route crossing 7 regions from Northumberland to Niagara.
- An important Canada road bike route, it will connect you to the unforgettable tastes and stunning beauty of our protected countryside.
- One-quarter of the Greenbelt cycling trail winds through Northumberland County, following parts of the Glorious Ganaraska route, Waterfront Trail Ontario, and the Rice Lake Ramble route.
- Spend some time along our historic streets in Cobourg and Port Hope.
- Set off through acres of rolling pastures and the wooded bike trails of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
- Explore Roseneath and Alderville (the eastern terminus of the Greenbelt Route) just east of Rice Lake.
- Take in sweeping views as you travel uphill along the Oak Ridges Moraine around the northernmost point on the Greenbelt Route - Alderville First Nation.
Go to Greenbelt Route for more information on the tourism cycling highlights.
From Rail to Trail - Try VIA Rail bicycle service - VIA's Bike Train makes a stop in Cobourg. You can pick up the mid-point of the Greenbelt Route from the train station, or cycle the Glorious Ganaraska or Rice Lake Ramble routes, or the shorter Cobourg waterfront trail.
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