Backroad Adventure
A self-guided driving tour north through rural Lennox and Addington, connecting an apiary, forest trails, and the granite landscapes of the Canadian Shield.
This Trip Is For You If…
- You want a day that pulls you off the main roads and into the quieter northern reaches of the county.
- You like having options, whether that means hiking a ridge, paddling a lake, or just driving with the windows down.
- You prefer stops where nobody is rushing you, and the landscape gives you a reason to stay.
What You Get in the Guide
Stop details: Hours, costs, and suggested timing for The Bee Spot, L&A Forest Trails, Bon Echo Provincial Park, and Rose Hill Nature Reserve.
Route order: Stops listed in driving sequence to cut out backtracking, with pit stops plotted along the way.
Scenic drive tip: The guide recommends taking County Road 27 to Tamworth for the best approach, with a suggested stop at Abrams Bakery in Newburgh if you are coming from the south.
Packing notes: What to wear and bring for a day that moves between trails, forest paths, and open water.
Backroad Adventure heads north from Tamworth through Flinton and into the Addington Highlands, where the farmland gives way to granite and pine. The route connects The Bee Spot, the L&A Forest Trails, and Bon Echo Provincial Park, with Rose Hill Nature Reserve offered as an alternative for those who have already spent time at Bon Echo. The guide lays out the stops in driving order with distances and travel times between each one.
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Inside the Guide
Route Logic
The route moves north from Tamworth through Flinton and on to Bon Echo. The guide maps out distances and timing between stops, with Rose Hill Nature Reserve in Denbigh as an alternate final destination for those looking for something more remote.
Packing & Prep
Hiking shoes or comfortable runners. Several stops involve trail walking on uneven ground. Sunscreen and a camera. The guide covers the rest.
Pit Stops & Food
Dining options are mapped to each leg of the route, with stops listed near Tamworth, Flinton, Kaladar, Cloyne, and Denbigh. The full list is in the guide.
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