Cycling | Town of Pelham

Cycling in Pelham

Pelham is designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community and was first community of its size to achieve the silver award level. The Share the Road Cycling Coalition, an Ontario-based organization promoting bicycling through advocacy, recognized Pelham in large part to our commitment to healthy lifestyles, active transportation, and safe cycling.

Pelham's Silver Bicycle Friendly Community designation puts us in line with Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, and Hamilton, in providing an abundance of cycling choices. In fact, over 60% of our town's total road network (or 150 km) is considered highly suitable for road bikes.

Pelham has long been a cyclist's dream ride, with smooth lanes, hilly streets, winding roads, and challenging short hills. The picturesque mix of urban and rural scenic views adds to the atmosphere of our vibrant town.

So come on out to Pelham for a ride!

We're happy to welcome you to our bicycle enthusiast community anytime!

Pelham Cycling Routes

The Town of Pelham is home to unique experiences as cyclists will discover welcoming loops and interconnected routes that feature a range of rolling hills and farmlands to scenic villages and off-road trails. Along the designated loops are roadside stands, local shops and unique dining; the perfect pauses while you cycle picturesque Pelham.

Berkhout Trail Riverfront Loop - Purple - 18 km

With a large section of the trail following a decommissioned rail line the route provides cyclists with mainly flat terrain surrounded by country views. Following the winding River Road section will enable cyclists to enjoy views of the airport, conservation area and waterway.

Load in the loop in one of the cycling resources available below:

Riverside & Berkhout Trail Loop - Easy - Open in Google Maps

Riverside & Berkhout Trail Loop - Open in Strava

Riverside & Berkhout Trail - Open in BikeMap

Connections to the other Pelham Cycling Routes are in the north/south routes indicated in green on the map below.

Shorthills Loop - Red - 15.4 km

A moderate to advanced ride travels along scenic locations, roadside stands and rural farmland providing escarpment views. The route includes significant hills while rewarding cyclists with access to off road trails, Short Hills Provincial Park and Carolinian forest views.

Load in the loop in one of the cycling resources available below:

Short Hills Loop - Open in Google Maps

Short Hills Loop - Open in Strava

Short Hills Loop - Open in BikeMap

Connections to the other Pelham Cycling Routes are in the north/south routes indicated in green on the map below.

Villages Loop - Orange - 16 km

This easy to moderate loop provides cyclists with modest to moderate hills and features the Fenwick and Ridgeville areas. With roadside stands and unique shops along the route cyclist can enjoy a leisurely pace while exploring.

Load in the loop in one of the cycling resources available below:

Villages Loop - Easy/Moderate - Open in Google Maps

Villages Loop - Open in Strava

Villages Loop - Open in BikeMap

Connections to the other Pelham Cycling Routes are in the north/south routes indicated in green on the map below.

Connecting Routes - Green - Varied

With mainly paved and bike-friendly roadways these routes connect with adjacent communities with links to the Greater Niagara Circle route. Cyclists will enjoy the dedicated bike lanes on Haist and Pelham Street and the Steve Bauer multi-use trail network.

Connecting routes are available in both North/South and East/West directions.

Additional routes available with the Steve Bauer Trail Map.

Town of Pelham Cycling Map - Which highlights roadways.