To all members a revised walk plan (SAME DATES) !!!
WALK BRIEF- A revised walk FROM THE EARLIER (Expression of Interest) due to road access on both the Wolgan Road and Glow Worm Tunnel Roads closed until end of the year (as per advised by NPWS).
THE WALK NOW LISTED: GLEN DAVIS TO NEWNES via the Pipeline Track ! (overnight camp at Newnes campground and visit the ruins and return via Pipeline Track to Glen Davis). Walk Leader(s): Eric Caswell& Wayne Wicks
Dates(s): Saturday 9 September 2023 & Sunday 10 September2023
-A walk or walks that will cater for all walkers. A walk that has many elements of walking covered. A walk with an element of discovery A walk with history. A walk that is a good training tool for future walks ie New Zealand (Routeburn/Mildford Tracks)-2024. Then this is for you!
The walk is over two days AND involves overnight camping (bring you own tent etc). The walk will be;
Day One (Saturday 9/9/23), depart Lovejoy Street carpark – Time TBA ……..call through either Rylstone or Capertee for a morning tea! (early). more details soon. Travel to Glen Davis. (campground) prepare and depart via the Pipeline Track.
Day Two (Sunday 10/9/23), After a hearty brekky, and camp pack up inspect the (ruins old shale oil process plant) 500m from campground. Walk up a track to a high vantage point above the Newnes area with views down the Wolgan river, on a clear day. Good for photography and artist type work. Good spot for a rest and lunch, then continue along the pipeline track to Glen Davis and view the information at the camping ground at Glen Davis. Grade: Medium
Walk Distances: Glen Davis to Newnes campground via the Pipeline track = 9km approx.. Total 2 days walk distance approx. 18km. All walking will be ON tracks.
Walk Hazards:
Temperature of the day and general weather, Loose walking surfaces and short steep grades, Some interaction with road vehicles, should be minimal Drop off’s, fear of heights *Claustrophobic in the tunnel if this is an option? Wild life, possibly a snake or two (always possible) * A water crossings – wet feet.
Equipment and Clothing:
In season layer dressing (clothing) · Possibly long pants and gaiters · Good quality walking shoes or boots that lace up · Walking poles to assist (personal choice) · Food, water, electrolyte · Personal first aid gear & Personal medication · A torch.
With every walk activity the club’s equipment will be available at the discretion of the leader.
As with all walks: a briefing is held prior to each walk by the Leader or committee person.
Be aware of the club’s grading System: ie Easy: Medium: Hard/Difficult –and take into account the distance as advertised on the program or above. And take a personal assessment of your abilities to suit. _____________________________________________________________________
Please respond if interested as soon as possible or By 7 AUGUST 2023
Once your interest is recorded you will be updated on the activity.
By contacting: Johanna (Joby) Mitchell Email: joby@internode.on.net
If you have more questions, you will be directed to one of the trusty leaders! Posted on website/FB by JM.