Terry's Hill Loop

This moderate 59-kilometre loop starts and finishes in St Helens, exploring varied countryside with gentle climbs totalling 709 metres of elevation gain. The route offers a pleasant gravel riding experience.

The route features gentle grades up to 12% and uses a mix of gravel roads and back roads. The varied countryside provides interesting scenery and a good introduction to longer gravel rides.

With moderate difficulty and reasonable elevation gain, this blue-grade route is suitable for riders looking for a longer but achievable gravel ride.

Highlights

• Gentle Terrain: Moderate climbs up to 12%
• Varied Countryside: Interesting rural scenery
• Longer Distance: 59km for building endurance
• Moderate Elevation: 709m provides good training
• Blue Grade: Moderate difficulty level

Tips

• Fitness Level: Requires moderate fitness for longer distance
• Bike Setup: Ensure comfortable setup for longer ride
• Supplies: Bring water and snacks; plan for longer duration
• Weather: Check forecast for longer exposure
• Timing: Allow 3-4 hours including stops