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Cycling, Bundaleer Forest Adventure for the whole FAMILY Whether it’s cycling, walking, hiking, golfing, tennis or swimming, Jamestown is the place to be active. The town and district boasts a vast range of top class sporting facilities, many available for use by travellers at no charge. Walking/Hiking If you want a gentle walk, stroll along the Belalie Creek. If you are more of a power walker, take to the Jacka Creek Walking Trail, a 2 km linear trail that snakes along the western edge of Jamestown. The tree-lined trail is pram and wheelchair-friendly, is ideal for youngsters on pushbikes and has its own outdoor gym. Or head out to Bundaleer Forest, where you can choose to amble along the Maple Walk or step up the intensity on the Conservator’s Trail and the Scenic Trail. These trails all start from the Bundaleer Picnic Grounds. Bundaleer Forest also provides majestic tree-lined sections of the Heysen trail. This is hiking at its best, with great climbs and breathtaking views. Catch magnificent sunrises and sunsets. 14 Get on your bike? While in Jamestown why not hire a bike and see what the town has to offer at a leisurely pace? Or if you’re after something a little more adventurous, make a day of it, pack a picnic and take on one of Jamestown’s cycling trails, either north to Mannanarie or south to Bundaleer. The 33 km Bundaleer Trail loops from Jamestown to Bundaleer Forest. Bundaleer Forest’s picnic grounds provide a perfect lunch stop. Category 1 (Easy) The Mannanarie Cycle Trail takes cyclists from the plains of the southern Flinders Ranges through the Mannanarie agricultural district to Mount Lock. Two routes are offered (55km and 54km loops), both departing from and returning to Jamestown. Ride sections or challenge your friends to ride the entire length in one go. Category 3 (Advanced) Cycling trail maps can be downloaded from www.visitjamestown.com.au. Maintaining these trails in good condition for future enjoyment relies on you. Please report damage to trails. Contact: Northern Areas Council 94 Ayr Street, Jamestown 08 8664 1139. Bike Hire: Jamestown Country Retreat Caravan Park 08 8664 0077 Road cycling The road network surrounding Jamestown provides undulating roads to test your speed and get your heart pumping and steep hill climbs to test your stamina. Just plan your ride, keep to the left and enjoy the scenery! A few things to remember when cycling: Plan ahead, know your equipment, know your ability, wear appropriate clothing (preferably hivisibility), a helmet, and take water. Skate Park Perfect your moves at Jamestown’s Skate Park. It is conveniently located just east of Jamestown’s main street on Cockburn Rd. Keep your camera handy to capture that ‘perfect stunt’.