Mountain Bike

22.8 miles

Distance

1,806 ft

Climb

-1,805 ft

Descent

390 ft

High Point

This route follows public roads - please share the road wisely.
Take extra care on the short State Highway 12 section.

Enjoy a mix of gravel and tarseal roads and an interesting variety of rural, bush and harbour views.
Including a side-trip to Batley, this ride is 36km with 412 metres elevation gain.
Start at Maungaturoto, where there are public toilets and cafes. (For free camping and motorhome sites look for the Maungaturoto Country Club.)
Head west out of town and continue to the Marohemo turnoff (left).
Follow Whakapirau Road to the Marohemo Hall and turn left.
At the Batley-Bickerstaffe intersection you can choose a short side-trip to Batley Beach, or to follow Bickerstaffe Road home to Maungaturoto.

This route is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

Detailed Description

Bickerstaff Road to Batley Return is a 23 mile less popular easy unsanctioned route located near Cambridge. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 1,806 ft with a max elevation of 390 ft then descends -1,805 ft.

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	Restrooms	Restrooms
	Camping	Camping
	Dock	Dock

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Riding area

Cambridge
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Green
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

Gravel
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for Bickerstaff Road to Batley Return mountain bike route

Altitude min

24 ft
Altitude start

237 ft
Altitude end

240 ft
Grade max

-34.4%
Grade min

44.5%
Distance climb

10 miles
Distance down

11 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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