Castlemaine to Muckleford Cycle Trail

This project would provide safe off-road access for students and their families who attend Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten, and users of Castlemaine Golf Course.

This project would connect with the recently completed Castlemaine-Maldon trail creating a ‘loop’ to this popular local and tourist attraction.

Other nearby facilities include Muckleford sports grounds and community halls.

The proposed trail would be designed and constructed in consultation with the Hub Foundation, Cyclesafe Mt Alexander, Ride2School, VicHealth’s Walk to School campaign, and potential events that promote access and enjoyment of the trail have been discussed (e.g. fun runs, Ride2School day).

This project would benefit the local community through improved physical health and more resilient mental health, particularly through modelling a healthy lifestyle to children and young people.

Other benefits would include enhanced connection to and appreciation of the local landscape throughout the changing seasons.

This project would benefit the local community through reduced dependance on fossil fuel transport and would demonstrate a sustainable transport alternative to a generation facing an uncertain climatic future.

This project would allow for increased volunteer participation in the support and maintenance of the trail and as such, would strengthen community connection through shared community values.