This route follows a point-to-point journey from Sydney’s Observatory Hill Park to Newcastle’s Empire Park, covering approximately 170 km.

The course leaves Sydney by crossing the Harbour Bridge, then follows a mix of road, cycle path, and coastal routes through the Central Coast region, passing areas such as Gosford, Wyong, and Lake Macquarie, before finishing in Newcastle.

The Hiraethog Trail is a beautiful long distance footpath of 68km (42 miles) that passes through the stunning landscapes of rural Conwy and Denbighshire. The terrain underfoot comprises of forest tracks, farmland pastures and minor lanes; the route is hilly in places and ascends approximately 1600m. The route starts from the village of Pentrefoelas and heads along the edge of Mynydd Hiraethog (Denbigh Moors). It then passes through the rural villages of Cerrigydrudion, Llangwm & Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr before heading deep into the expansive Clocaenog Forest.