The East Gippsland Rail Trail

Location -  Bairnsdale to Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Distance - 95.5 km (one way)
Terrain - Sealed between Bairnsdale and Nicholson then gravel and compacted earth to Orbost.
Difficulty - Easy to moderate.
Highlights - The views across undulating farmland along the Nicholson to Bruthen section.
Website - East Gippsland Rail Trail

The Truth about the Icefields Parkway

The Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada must be one of the most blogged about destinations in Nth America, if not the world. When I was researching our recent trip it seemed like every second Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and blog post I came across was about the parkway. There is a reason for this - the scenery is stunning, it is a great place for wildlife spotting, it is easy to get to and almost everything can be seen right beside the roadway. It is hard to imagine anywhere in the world where there are so many glaciers, alpine lakes and spectacular views so easily accessible.

The Fernleigh Track Rail Trail

Location - Newcastle, Australia
Ride - The Fernleigh Track Rail Trail.
Distance - 30 km (return).
Terrain - Sealed for the full distance.
Difficulty - Easy - a perfect family cycle. The track slopes gently uphill from both ends with the high point at Whitebridge.
Highlights - Hearing the bell-birds sing.
Website and map - Click here.