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Penang Malaysia Cycling Route Maps
Penang, although one of the smaller states in Malaysia has many interesting cycling routes. One can cycle along the beaches or up to the hills. OR cycle round the whole island without really getting lost, after all it's an island! And most of all Penang is about food too, being named as one of the best places to eat in many publications.
Below are maps of several routes that my cycling buddies & me had cycled in the state, i.e. both on the mainland and on Penang Island.
Click on the relevant screen zoom rectangle (at the top right hand corner of each map) to go to the respective route map:
Balik Pulau To Hakka Village Penang Cycling Route Map (34.89 km)
Cycling Route - Balik Pulau>Hakka Village.
Distance: 34.89km. Level: Medium
From Balik Pulau the route heads for the Hakka Village at a hill near Kampong Pulau Betong. A relatively flat route with a hard climb up to the vilage.
(.... click here to view Ride Blog)
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Balik Pulau To Pulau Betong Penang Cycling Route Map (28.02 km)
Cycling Route - Balik Pulau>Sungai Burung>Pantai Malindo Mangrove Reserve>Kg. Pulau Betong Jetty>Pulau Betong>Pondok Upeh>Balik Pulau.
Distance: 28.02km. Level: Medium
Distance: 28.02km. Level: Medium
The route is from Balik Pulau town towards Kampong Pulau Betong in the south east. Along the way it pass by rustic village roads, rocky beaches, a mangrove swamp.
(... click here to get a satellite view of our route, to see how green the area we where riding is.)
(.... click here to view Ride Blog)
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Bukit Gambier To The Carpet Penang Cycling Route Map (29.67km)
Cycling route - The Palazzia>Jln Bukit Gambier>The Carpet>Bukit Jambul>The Palazzia.
Distance: 29.67 km. Level: Easy
Starting from Bicycle Town at The Palazzia heading down Jln Bukit Gambier passes a short stint at the kampong area in Sungai Ara. After that it heads up The Carpet and then return back via Bukit Jambul
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Bukit Mertajam To Autocity Penang Cycling Route Map (13.03km)
Distance: 13.03 km. Level: Easy
The route leads from Bukit Mertajam town and partly uses the trunk road Federal Route 1. This main road is heavy with traffic, do ride with care.
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CFAL5 Round Island Penang Cycling Route Map (82.80km)
Cycling Route - Esplanade>Jelutong Exprssway>Bayan Lepas>Teluk Kumbar>Balik Pulau>Telok Bahang>Batu Ferringhi>Esplanade.
Distance: 82.80 km. Level: Hard
This is the route for the CFAL (Campaign For A Lane) event and many other events that goes round Penang Island.
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George Town Streets Exploration: Gurney to Armenian Penang Cycling Route Map (21.70 km)
The route goes around the the UNESCO Heritage Core & Buffer Zones of George Town; trying to view as much of the council's upgraded side-lanes & alley, with some surprise find of pocket parks and nice street art. It is a easy flat route within the city, some roads are shaded while others are not, so do cover up or apply sun-block lotion.
Cycling Distance: 12.42 k | Level: Easy
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George Town To Raja Uda Penang Cycling Route Map (21.70 km)
Cycling Route - Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce>UNESCO Heritage Core Zone>Penang Ferry Ride>Butterworth Outer Ring Road>9 Emperor Gods Temple>Raja Uda & back.
Distance: 21.70 km. Level: Easy
Starting from George Town, with a stint at the Heritage Core Zone, the route then crosses over to Butterworth via the ferry. On Buttherworth the route runs along the Butterworth Outer Ring Road to reach the end of Raja Uda.
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Kuala Kedah To Penang Island Kedah-Penang Cycling Route Map (115km)
Cycling Route: Kuala Kedah>Kuala Sala>Pulau Bunting>Yan (Pantai Murni)>Tanjung Jaga>Tanjung Dawai>by boat>Pantai Merdeka>Kuala Muda>Pantai Bersih>Butterworth>by Penang Ferry>Penang Island.
This is a combined map of the cycling routes done over a few days shown here for easier reference. It starts from Kuala Kedah heading on a relatively flat coastal route to cross over to Pulau Bunting and then continuing on to Pantai Murni in Yan. From there its onwards to Tanjung Dawai to take a short boat ride over Pantai Merdeka and then crossing from Kedah to Penang at Kuala Muda. It ends at Penang Island via a Penang Ferry ride from Butterworth. Along the way will be a Kuala Muda Whispering Fish Market and a Tsunami Memorial Monument. The route is relatively flat except for a short climb at anjung Jaga.
Cycling Distance: 115.00 km. Level: Medium
(.... click here to view the Ayer Itam to Yan Ride Blog)
(.... click here to view the Yan to Penang Ride Blog)
(.... click here to view the Penang Island North & East Coast Cycling Paths Ride Blog)
Cycling Distance: 115.00 km. Level: Medium
(.... click here to view the Ayer Itam to Yan Ride Blog)
(.... click here to view the Yan to Penang Ride Blog)
(.... click here to view the Penang Island North & East Coast Cycling Paths Ride Blog)
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Kuala Sepetang To Butterworth Penang Cycling Route Map (118.50km)
Cycling Route - Kuala Sepetang>Selinsing>Kuala Kurau>Tanjong Piandang>Sungai Udang>Nibong Tebal>Valdor>Butterworth
Distance: 118.50 km. Level: Hard
This is the route from Kuala Sepetang to Butterworth; for the most it is along quite rural roads (from Selinsing to Nibong Tebal). Other than that if follows the old trunk road (Federal Route 1).
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Kulim To George Town Kedah-Penang Cycling Route Map (48km)
Cycling Route: Kulim (Kedah) >Lunas>Kubang Semang>Permatang Pauh>Mak Mandin>Butterworth>George Town (Penang Island).
This route from Kulim to Penang Island avoids using as much as the main roads as possible. Instead of going through the busy roads at Bukit Mertajam, it takes the northern approach via Lunas and Kubang Semang to reach Butterworth through Permatang Pauh & Mak Mandin.
Cycling Distance: 48 km. | Level: Medium
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Macalister Road To E-Gate Penang Cycling Route Map (18.83km)
Cycling Route - Macalister Road>Karpal Singh Drive>Jelutong Expressway>Cycling Lane>Jelutong Expressway>Esplanade>Cheapside>Macalister Road.
Distance: 18.83 km. Level: Easy
The route starts from Macalister Road and leads to E-Gate via Karpal Singh Drive. Return route was down to Cheapside and back.
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Penang International Airprot To Tanjung Tokong Penang Cycling Route Map (33.47 km)
Cycling Route - Bayan Lepas>Batu Maung>Queensbay>Karpal Singh Drive>George Town>Tanjong Tokong.
Cycling Route - Bayan Lepas>Batu Maung>Queensbay>Karpal Singh Drive>George Town>Tanjong Tokong.
Distance: 33.47 km. Level: Medium
This is a route from Penang International Airport to Tanjong Tokong along the east coast of the island passing by both Penang bridges. Along the way are detours to Permatang Damar Laut and Batu Maung. There is also a stint on the newly completed Penang Cycling Lanes.
(.... click here to view Ride Blog)
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Penang Island Cycling Lanes Penang Cycling Route Map (13.03km)
Distance: 13.03 km. Level: Easy
This is a route along the east coast cycling lanes from Queensbay down to Penang Road, George Town. The lanes are well constructed and a pleasure to cycle on and include crossing over a crazy crooked bridge dedicated for cyclists and pedestrians only.
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Penang North Coast Cycling Lanes Penang Cycling Route Map (6.0km)
These are dedicated cycling lanes running from Straits Quay down to the city at Weld Quay. It also goes through the older colonial part of George Town.
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Penang Island To Guar Petai Butterworth Penang Cycling Route Map (44.95km)
Ride Route - Tanjung City Marina>Penang Ferry Terminal>By Ferry>Butterworth Ferry Terminal>Bagan Ajam>Sungai Dua>Guar Petai>Raja Uda>Butterworth Ferry Terminal>By Ferry>Penang Ferry Terminal>New World Food Park Court.
Distance: 44.95 km. Level: Medium
The route will take crosses to Butterworth using the Penang Ferry, from there via the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) and then some rural roads it leads to Guar Petai. The return route was via Jalan Raja Uda.
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Queensbay To Batu Kawan Penang Bridge To Bridge Penang Cycling Route Map (69 km)
Queensbay To Batu Kawan Penang Bridge To Bridge Penang Cycling Route Map (69 km)
Cycling route: Queensbay>1st Penang Bridge>Prai>Bukit Tengah>Juru>Bandar Cassia>Batu Kawan>2nd Penang Bridge>Bayan Lepas>Queensbay.
Cycling Distance: 69.0 km. | Level: Medium
The route starts from Queensbay on Penang Island, goes along the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway (TDLCEE) to cut onto the 1st Penang Bridge. Landing on the Butterworth mainland side, it goes onto local roads running parallel to the North-South Highway near Bukit Tengah before turning into quieter rustic roads at Juru West and Bukit Tambun West. At Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan, it woves back onto dual carriageways and then went on the newer roads of Utropolis before getting onto the 2nd Penang Bridge to head back towards the island. Back on Penang Island, it was onto the elevated section of the TDLCEE passing through the industrial areas of Bayan Lepas before ending back at Queensbay.
(Note: this is a public event, both the bridges and major parts of the busy main roads and highways were closed to other road users. Cycling is not usually allowed on the bridges
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Queensbay To Gertak Sanggul Penang Cycling Route Map (59.91 km)
Cycling Route - Queensbay>Bayan Lepas>Gertak Sanggul>Sea's End>Bayan Lepas>Ideal Bicycle Park>Queensbay.
Distance: 59.91 km. Level: Medium
A route starts at Queensbay heads to Batu Maung and then towards Gertak Sanggul via Bayan Lepas. The return route is via Ideal Bicycle Park and Sungai Dua.
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Scott Road To Lebuh Acheh To Scott Road Penang Cycling Route Map (15.49km)
Cycling Route - Jalan Scott>Persiaran Gurney>Lebuh Acheh>Jalan Macalister>Jalan Perak>Jalan Utama>Jalan Scott.
Distance: 15.49 km. Level: Easy
This route is from the Scott Road field down to George Town was during a charity event for the Adventist Hospital.
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Straits Quay To Batu Uban To Straits Quay Penang Cycling Route Map (36.30 km)
Distance: 36.30 km. Level: Medium
The route is fairly flat and hugs the coastal roads of Penang Island.
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Sungai Nibong To The Carpet Sungai Ara Penang Cycling Route Map (20.88 km)
Cycling Route - Krystal Point>Sungai Nibong>Sungai Ara>The Carpet>Relau>Sungai Nibong.
Distance: 20.88 km. Level: Medium
A route from Sungai Nibong to ride in the Carpet Area. The Carpet is a nice green area along the slopes of Sungai Ara; some off-road riding required.
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Taiping To Penang Penang Cycling Route Map (107.27 km)
Cycling route: : Taiping>Kamunting>Selinsing>Bagan Serai>Nibong Tebal>Sungai Bakap>Bukit Minyak>Prai>Penang Island.
Cycling Distance: 107.27 km. Level: Hard
Cycling route: : Taiping>Kamunting>Selinsing>Bagan Serai>Nibong Tebal>Sungai Bakap>Bukit Minyak>Prai>Penang Island.
Cycling Distance: 107.27 km. Level: Hard
The route mostly runs on Federal Route 1, a major trunk road. It is fairly flat but is usually busy with traffic; there are emergency lanes to ride on but at times these disappear so do ride with care.
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Tg Bunga To Lembah Permai To Pearl Hill Penang Cycling Route Map (14.7km)
Cycling Route -Tanjong Bungah>Permai Gardens>Pearl Hill & back.
Distance: 14.70 km. Level: Hard
The route starts from the Hillside Foodcourt and heads to Pearl Hill via Lembah Permai.
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Tanjong Tokong To Butterworth Pantai Bersih Penang Cycling Route Map (28.90km)
Cycling Route - Tanjong Tokong, Penang Island to Pantai Bersih, Butterworth & back.
Distance: 28.90 km. Level: Medium
Starting from Fettes Park, Tanjong Tokong, the route heads down to the ferry terminal for a crossing over the Penang Channel. From the ferry terminal it leads to Pantai Bersih. The return route is via the ferry with a stop-over at some Heritage areas.
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Tanjung Tokong To The 2nd Penang Bridge Penang Cycling Route Map (45.38 km)
Cycling Route: Tanjung Tokong (Island Plaza)>Gurney Drive>Penang Town Hall>Karpal Singh Drive>Queensbay>Bridge of Hope (Jambatan Harapan)>2nd Penang Bridge and back.
This is a casual route that goes mostly along the cycling lanes of Penang Island, starting from Tanjung Tokong and reaching almost to the 2nd Penang Bridge before looping back.
Cycling Distance: 45.38 km. Level: Medium
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Tg Tokong To George Town To Tg Tokong Penang Cycling Route Map (17.10 km)
Cycling Route - Tanjong Tokong to George Town Heritage Zone & back.
Distance: 28.90 km. Level: Easy
The route starts from Tanjong Tokong and heads down to the George Town UNESCO Heritage Core Zone for a spin there.
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Tanjong Tokong To Teluk Bahang Dam Penang Cycling Route Map (36.60 km)
Cycling Route - Tanjong Tokong to Telok Bahang Dam & back.
Distance: 36.60 km. Level: Medium
From Tanjong Tokong the route takes us to the Telok Bahang Dam, passing by Batu Feringghi with it's beaches and hotels.
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Tg Tokong To Waterfall To Gurney Drive Penang Cycling Route Map (13.46 km)
Cycling Route - Tanjong Tokong to Telok Bahang Dam & back.
Distance: 13.46 km. Level: Easy
This is a route starting from Tanjong Tokong to go view a few temple and a Buddhist retreat. The route to the Bodhi Heart cutting through the cemetery is interesting.
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Yan To Penang Kedah/Penang Cycling Route Map (64.0km)
Cycling Route: Yan (Pantai Murni)>Tanjung Jaga>Tanjung Dawai>by boat>Pantai Merdeka>Kuala Muda>Pantai Bersih>Butterworth>by Penang Ferry>Penang Island.
Going along the coast in Kedah, the route was rather flat except for some climbs at Tanjung Jaga. Nearer Penang, muddy track with high waves splashing along them had us detouring inland.
Cycling Distance: 64.00 km. (excluding boats & ferry rides) Level: Medium
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MORE PENANG CYCLING ROUTE MAPS COMING SOON.
STAY TUNED!
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Which of the route would you recommend for beginner fun cycling experience?
ReplyDeleteFor beginners, Penang's East Coast Cycling lanes will be good. They are mostly flat and goes through interesting sights.
DeleteOne can start from Karpal Singh Drive or from Queen's Bay Mall (where there's an open car-park on the opposite side).
Here's a blog of the East Coast Cycling Lanes with the route map:
https://ahpekbiker.blogspot.com/2015/11/penang-island-cycling-lanes.html
Once one is more familiar with cycling in public roads, George Town's Heritage core is fun too.