Whitfield to Lake William Hovell

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Start in Whitfield and take the King Valley Road to Cheshunt.
Blue Sky View to mountain behind a very crystal clear still lake in the King Valley
Cyclists riding on road, vineyard beside road vines with green folage & mountains in the backgroun
Vineyard looking down the row of vines with autumn coloured leaves mountains in the back ground
Over the bridges in Cheshunt and turn right onto Upper King River Road. This road continues to Lake William Hovell.

You will pass numerous vineyards, former tobacco and hops farms on your ride and could think you have been transported to Italy.

If you’re short on time, turn around at Christopher’s Road near the bridge. The top of the climb is marked with an orange post on the left hand side overlooking Lake William Hovell.

Return via the same road.
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4909 Wangaratta-Whitfield Road, Whitfield, Victoria, 3733

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