Walk Report September 25

We were fortunate to have cold but good weather for walking yesterday when 12 of us gathered at the Dementia Trail to walk into the Woowookarung Park. First we walked up to the Lookout, from where we had good views and a chance for a banana break, before heading off on the Grasstree Trail for the rest of our 7.3 km walk. Chris gave us some interesting historical and environmental information along the way which added to the experience.

On arriving back to the car park we met up with Maria and made our way to La Miette Patisserie which met all our expectations of good coffee and fantastic cakes.

Thanks to Chris and Greg for a really good outing in Woowookarung.

Next Walk Thursday Sept. 25 Woorookarung Leaders Chris C and Greg A.

 

Meet at the pavilion in Katy Ryan Rd at 9:20 for a departure by 9:30

To reach the pavilion, turn easterly along Elsworth St off Main Rd and then a short distance to the bush as it becomes Katy Ryan Rd. Parking is on the left.

We will walk along the Dementia Friendly Trail, shortcut to the Grasstree Trail, then back westerly towards Dozed Rd.and our return. 

Gravel tracks, some undulations so walking poles could be useful. About 7k so a rating of B.

Bring morning tea stop provisions. 

Refreshments after at La Miette Patisserie, Main Rd.

Walk a report September 11

 

A dozen of us set out along Humphray St South , past the enormous pipes leading to the wastewater plant. We found our way uphill through the pines beside the Ballarat Gold mine. 
A view looked out over the dam so opposed by Dora Pearce and the Tailings Dam Community Safety Action Group.
We met a fine Bernese Mountain Dog and her informative owner/breeder.
On the way down Whitehorse Rd we met John’s bus driver friend who kindly took pity on us old people with walking sticks and offered us a ride. 
Perhaps because we were then going downhill, he had no takers.
Then back upstream beside the Yarrowee River and home. Some of us took the option of refreshments at the Beechworth Bakery

 BUSHWALK - September 11

Yarrowee Trail - Mt Clear Loop

Length: approx 9 kms

Category: B

Led by: John and Dot

Travel instructions: Walkers park outside Formosa Gardens Nursery, cnr. Leith St & Campbells Cres, for a 9.30am start.

We start on a main road before turning off to walk through pine plantations around the Water Treatment plants. After that, we join the Tinworth Ave trail, then walk down Whitehorse Rd to join the Yarrowee Trail, go past the wetlands, and return to the Nursery. 

Other: bring a morning snack.

Good walking shoes are necessary and walking poles may be useful for part of the way.

Coffee afterwards at Beechworth Bakery.