Ruffy Store start and finish (check opening hours). Good condition gravel, broad vistas, bit of a climb back up.Map: Ruffy – Red Gate lane Loop
Hub & Spoke
Route Name:
Ruffy - Red Gate Lane Loop
Mode:
Gravel Grinder
Start / Finish locations:
Corner of Longwood – Ruffy Rd & Nolans Rd., Ruffy 3666
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Distance:
14.5km
Elevation:
394 – 547m
Topography:
Undulating with some steep inclines
Surfaces:
Longwood – Ruffy Rd is sealed
Nolans and Red Gate Lane are gravel
Description and Features:
Depart the Ruffy main street for rolling green hills of pasture, sweeping views and treed roadsides
Rocky outcrops
Riding conditions:
Little traffic, road conditions are generally good, can be very hot in summer and cold in winter
Options:
Clockwise or anti clockwise
Amenities (Ruffy):
Ruffy Store open intermittent hours or by booking
Car parking
Seating
Parkland
Playground
Accommodation
Historic features
Sports Reserves
Directional road signs
Information signs
Cautions:
Steep climbs
Soft shoulders
Uneven ground
No potable water
Slippery surfaces
Subject to flooding
Road surfaces vary
Snakes may be active
Beware of vehicle traffic
Mobile reception may be unreliable
Be mindful to keep within the Reserve
Carry food, water, First Aid, be SunSmart
Be equipped for self-reliant riding
Anticlockwise Cues:
Start corner of Longwood – Ruffy & Nolans Rd
Straight Nolans Rd (west)
Right Red Gate Lane
Right Longwood – Ruffy Rd
Finish corner of Longwood – Ruffy & Nolans Rd
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The Ruffy store looks great – and the ride. No people, how peaceful! Do you get this email if I reply to the blog, or only your normal email? Iola
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