DAY 15 - CRESWICK to TRENTHAM

The day's route from Creswick (altitude 430m) to Trentham (altitude 700m) through places with names such as Langdons Hill and Leonards Hill, looked a bit challenging. So we stocked up in Creswick with supplies to see us through the day. 

Cyclists' supplies
The first 11km took us out of Creswick on the Midland Highway. The verge was wide enough for the cycling to be comfortable, although there was a fair bit of climbing. Shortly after the big potato place in Newlyn, we turned off the highway, and followed forestry roads to Lyonville.
Big Potato and Potato Head at Newlyn
The landscape was rural and quiet - potato and sheep country, although we did see the odd cow, and at one stage a herd of alpacas. 
Rural views between Newlyn and Lyonville
There was still quite a bit of climbing, including a very steep section at Langdons Hill. 
Just about to top a climb at Langdons Hill . . . 
 . . . seeing another hill ahead . . . 

 . . . and climbing that one too 
From Langdons Hill we were up (mainly) and down on forestry trails until we entered the village of Lyonville. 
Riding the forestry roads
Rest stop along the way
At Lyonville we eventually found the start of the Domino Rail Trail, which had been closed for several months due to storm damage. It was now either open or closed, depending on which website you looked at. This was the fifth rail trail of our trip, and, at only 7km, the shortest. It was a pleasant, somewhat bumpy ride through flattish, forested terrain. 
The Domino Rail Trail from Lyonville to Trentham
Arrival in Trentham
Upon arrival in Trentham we checked in to our b&b, and then went back to the rail trail to retrieve a pair of glasses we had left on the track. Then it was a quick jaunt out to nearby Trentham Falls on the way back to town. 
Trentham Falls
As evening approached, we went out to view some of the attractions of Trentham. 
Some of the attractions of Trentham
Day:  15
Distance: 58.75 km
Cycling time:  4 hrs 06 mins
Elevation gain: 1600 metres
Cumulative Distance: 703.07 km
Day 15 - Elevation profile 
Day 15 - Route 

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  1. Anonymous12 May 2022 at 23:58

    Gosh, don't you look like Vienna?

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    1. Kath13 May 2022 at 07:37

      Which photo are you referring to? Hope it's not the wombat one...

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