Take in some of the best Lake Ontario cycling from Cobourg to Grafton - then wind your way north for back-road cycling in beautiful Shelter Valley. (50 km)
Want to take the train? If you don't want to drive, you can try VIA Rail's Bike Train. You can roll your bike off the baggage car, cycle down George Street and be on Cobourg's King Street in mere minutes. Once there, you can have lunch at Buttermilk Cafe. From the VIA station, it's easy to get on the Shelter Valley route, which follows the Waterfront Trail eastbound out of Cobourg on County Rd 2.
Looking for a relaxed tourism cycling stay? Make MacKechnie House Bed and Breakfast. Part way though your back road cycling adventure, you can treat yourself to a day spa or overnight stay Ste. Anne's Spa.
View the Shelter Valley quick-print map, the Google Map or the Elevation Profile map.
Want an "on-the-trail" perspective? Check out Petra Hartwig's blog post here. Petra Hartwig tours through a nature sanctuary, enjoys local cafés and gets up close and personal with cows and horses along the way.