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Bells Line of Road
Bilpin, New South Wales
The quieter route across the mountains, lined with orchards and roadside stalls.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours

Bells Line of Road runs from Richmond over the Blue Mountains to Lithgow without the highway traffic. In season you can buy apples, pies and cider from farm gates around Bilpin. A relaxed way to cross the range.
Good to know
- Cut across on a weekday to avoid weekend traffic
- Fruit stalls vary by season, cash is handy
- Best time
- Autumn
- Getting there
- Sealed road, winding, fine for campervans
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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