Singleton/ Gloucester Road

Humpback

Semi trailers use that road and you should have no problems at all, unless F250s have lost power!

I have cycled on parts of it and it was fine. Also, I will be going through there myself in October. I intend to go up the Thunderbolt Way to Uralla from Gloucester.

Enjoy the area.

DW

Hi Humpback

If you are going to Barrington Tops, all I can guarantee is that it is very cold there at the moment, going bellow "0" at night.

Cheers.

Robert

It's not one road, as such, but a series of busy country roads through very pretty country, with some beaut opportunities for camping on the way, such as Lostock Dam. Martins Creek to Wallarobba gets a bit narrow and pot holed, and Dungog to Stroud Road is also a bit narrow and hilly. We take coaches through there no problems. Take it easy and enjoy a beautiful drive through some historic old villages.

Fred.

ok Humpback - first of all, just to clarify: if you do mean the Scone> Gloucester Rd, I wouldn't be dragging a 23ft van up from Moonan Flat. It is possible but not a good idea anytime, let alone winter. You'll come across a couple of narrow/tight turns when you get up around Moonan outlook and it just isn't a good idea. Although you could camp at Noonan caravan park next to the pub: The Victoria Inn, which is a great spot and you can unhitch and drive up to the snow??? in less than an hour. If you want to come from Merriwa, Singleton and around to Gloucester via Dungog it's a bit of a run but once you get to Gloucester, head west on the main Tops road to Scone and there are a couple of great camps at Cobark or Poley's Place in the foothills for a modest fee or a freebie before you get there at Copeland. All easy access for a big rig and then easy trip up the dirt road where you might get a bit of snow. Probably will, this week, maybe. Probably easier on the Gloucester side although a longer run by maybe an hour or so. Lovely spots just around there and not far from Gloucester for any needs. As mentioned, it'll certainly be cold (probably sub zero) up on the tops but several degrees warmer, lower down at camp. Check here to see if the road is open up top though because they usually do close it in winter: 02 6538 5300.

If you are wanting to go from Singleton to Gloucester ( and see Barrington Tops ), you will need ( and want ) to go thru Scone...Moonan Flat...up the mountain...over the tops..and down the other side to Gloucester..

During winter, they do sometimes close the road, but only if there has been snow, but as it's not very often, you should normally have no problems...

The road is just a normal dirt road, and going up ( and down the other side ) it can be slow and winding, but towing a big van will be no problem....semi trailer log jinkers ply this road all the time.....

As usual, drive to the conditions and enjoy yourself....

I drive a log truck up there all the time no issue at all. great views great road just need every day road sence enjoy the trip and welcom to my part of the world

Hi Greg
Thankyou for your feedback i was concerned that the road was narrow and steep hills and by reading some of the replies could be dangerous,but as ypu said take your time and drive to the conditions and take in the views
Cheers
Humpback