The Southern Downs is a great place for the recreational cyclist, with trails for both mountain bikers and road cyclers. Clean, crisp country air and a network of quiet scenic routes provides ideal cycling conditions. Cyclists can pass through the historical buildings of Warwick, ride the relatively flat roads to any of the delightful villages throughout the region, enjoy Stanthorpe's spectacular landscapes and cool invigorating climate, and be challenged by the climb to picturesque Queen Mary Falls. Southern Downs road cycling maps Looking for some inspiration for your next ride? Road cycling enthusiasts can choose from these local favourites: Map 1: Warwick road cycling circuits, to Swan Creek, Yangan, Emu Vale, Tannymorel, Loch Lomond Download Map 1 (PDF 113.7KB) for: Mapes Road Loop via Junabee Road - 36km Mapes Road Loop via Yangan Road - 46km Canningvale Road Loop - 17km Tannymorel Loop - 62km Map 2: Warwick road cycling return to Queen Mary Falls, or Cherrabah, or Maryland River Bridge Download Map 2 (PDF 99.2KB) for: Warwick - Cherrabah and Return - 75km Old Stanthorpe Road and Return - 50km Warwick - Maryland River Bridge and Return - 118km Warwick - Spring Creek Cafe and Return - 104km Map 3: Warwick road cycling western circuits, to Wheatvale, Boney Mountain, Pratten, and Hendon Download Map 3 (PDF 86.2KB) for: Warwick - Wheatvale Loop - 44km Hendon Loop - Extra 12km Warwick - Pratten Loop - 69km Bony Mountain Loop - Extra 5km Map 4: Warwick road cycling northern circuits, to Leyburn, Clifton, Allora and Goomburra Download Map 4 (PDF 231.6KB) for: Warwick - Goomburra Loop - 76km Warwick - Clifton - Leyburn Loop - 143km Warwick - Victoria Hill Loop - 98km Warwick - Clifton Loop - 111km Map 5: Stanthorpe road cycling routes and winery tours Download Map 5 (PDF 98.5KB) for: Stanthorpe - Bapaume - Glen Aplin and Return - 84km Stanthorpe - Ballandean Estates and Return via Mt Tully Road - 71km Southern Downs mountain biking trails See the Southern Downs from a different perspective when you follow winding trails through shady forests, cross monolithic granite platforms, roll through magnificent gorges, or cruise along the country roads. The crisp country air provides ideal cycling conditions. There are many trails suited to families, as well as black diamond tracks for more experienced riders. For more about mountain biking in the Southern Downs, check out the mountain biking information on the Southern Downs & Granite Belt website. Explore further on two wheels Check out Ride the Great Divide for more trails in our border regions. Related Items