From the mountains to the sea, Torrens Pt 1

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What to expect

This walk is the first of 3 walks, to reach the sea. This is an easy summertime walk of approximately 11klms.
Due to the possibility of high temperatures. Ensure that you have adequate water.

Please be aware that this walk will start promptly at 7.30am.

Starting at the base of the Mt Lofty Ranges. This section explores some of the most beautiful gullies alongside the Torrens river, with plenty of interesting / stunning photo opportunities.
At the completion we will use Adelaide Metro to return to our vehicles. So a bus pass or seniors card is essential.
After the walk,  register for a coffee/snack, at Cafe Brunelli Glynde, 489 Payneham Rd, Felixstow.

You can contact me on 0466981945

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 leader: Bill Van riet
Registrations close: 5:00pm 29 January 2022

Cost

Adults: $10.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

We will gather at Cafe Brunelli Glynde for a coffee or snack after the walk.

Walk details

Date:
Sunday 30 January 2022, 7:30am – 11:00am

Start time:
7.30am

Walking from:
Top of Gorge rd

Walking to:
OG road

Distance:
Approximately 11klms

Walk difficulty: Trail Starter

The aim of these walks is to introduce people to bushwalking, for those who are not regular walkers and those who have not walked in a group previously or who want a shorter walk. TrailStarter walks are usually close to Adelaide, have a walk time of about 3 to 4 hours and will generally be not too physically demanding. Anyone undertaking these walks may have only a modest degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Experience

This is an easy starter walk, with a bit of distance 11klms

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.

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If the forecast temperature for Adelaide is equal or higher than 32C, walks are cancelled. For simplicity, this can be determined the night prior to the walk from the 7.00 pm ABC News Adelaide weather forecast, based upon the Bureau of Meteorology’s routine 4pm forecast.

Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers advising the walk is cancelled. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Even if the forecast temperature is later revised, the walk remains cancelled. In such a case walk fees will be refunded.

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