Worth the ride near Canberra, Australia
We list 7 places worth riding to around Canberra, Australia, across views and coffee.
Views
Red Hill Lookout
Viewpoint
A short winding road up to wide views over Canberra and the Parliamentary Triangle.
Tidbinbilla Road
Viewpoint
Quiet scenic road south-west of Canberra through the Paddys River valley to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, a relaxed day ride.
Mount Ainslie Lookout
Viewpoint
Summit lookout with the classic view down Anzac Parade to Parliament House, a popular short ride out of the city centre.
Cotter-Uriarra Loop
Viewpoint
A loop of about 32 km of twisty rural roads west of Canberra, a favourite for after work and weekend rides.
Brindabella Road
Mountain View
Climbs the Brindabella Range towards Tumut to about 1,300 m, sealed until the last stretch before the NSW border.
Coffee
Braidwood Bakery
Coffee
Pies since 1932 from a bakery open at 5:30 AM, a morning tea stop on the Kings Highway run through Bungendore.
Mount Stromlo Observatory
Coffee
Treat it as a view stop on the Cotter Road ride, since the cafe and visitor centre were closed at last check.