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LFT4 Watervale, Penworthham, Clare

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What to expect

Saturday;  From Mount Horrocks Road we head south then west into Watervale.  A pretty small town, the area originally granted to a pioneer David Davies in 1847 by Governor Robe.  David Davies arrived in SA from Wales in 1840, purchasing land in 1842 where Watervale  is located.  David Davies first born child (daughter) was the very first ‘white’ child to be born north of Gawler.  We cross Horrocks Hwy and head north on the Reisling Trail for 7kms to Penwortham, settled by John Horrocks in 1839. A pretty section of the trail.  Once again, no buses this weekend.  Car shuffle as ease of access and shorter distances between start & finish points of our hikes.

Dinner on Saturday night,

We have booked the Sevenhill Hotel on Saturday 16/08 at 6.00pm for our final dinner.  Downstairs in the cellar.  Dress code: Dress to Impress.

Please RSVP to Kylie kylieg1414@yahoo.com.au

 

Sunday;   From Saw Mill Road we enter the Spring Gully CP.  Views to the west across the northern end of the Adelaide Plains.  The Spring Gully CP protects Red Stringybark trees, White Spider Orchids and other plants in the grassy woodland ecosystem.  Back roads take us north through undulating farm land and vineyards into Clare.  Lovely views of the Clare Valley agriculture.  Once again, no buses this weekend.  Car shuffle as ease of access and shorter distances between start & finish points of our hikes.

Walk Difficulty – The Lavender Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Walk leaders: Gillian Stevens
Kylie Gibbons
Stephen Salib-Brown
Registrations close: 2:00pm 14 August 2025

Cost

Adults: $24.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Dates

Saturday 16 August 2025 – Sunday 17 August 2025

Walk difficulty: End-to-End Lavender Trail

Walk the complete length of the Lavender Trail. One weekend a month.

Walk details

Start time:
Meeting at 7.45am for 8.00am departure

Finish time:
3.00pm

Walking from:
Watervale

Walking to:
Penwortham (Seven Hills district)

Distance:
14kms

Experience

Trail walker experience preferred

Start time:
Meeting at 7.45am for 8.00am departure

Finish time:
3.00pm

Walking from:
Penwortham (Seven Hills district)

Walking to:
Clare (trail head)

Distance:
14kms

Experience

Trail walker experience preferred.

Registration terms and conditions

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

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