TRAM SHEDS

TRENDY TRAM SHEDS AT FOREST LODGE.

The old Tram sheds at Forest Lodge are newly opened and worth a visit. There is a variety of different food outlets and some shops, the development has been done very well. The single tram was found in a backyard on the Northern Beaches and has been restored, quite quaint, especially as most, if not all the others were destroyed by fire some years ago in the railway museum at Thirroul.

We shall start the walk at a different location to the map in the link - in Chapman Road, behind the PetO shop which is easily spotted as you come along The Crescent, Annandale (turn at the small roundabout where there is a kink in The Crescent). There should be plenty of free on street parking behind PetO.

This will be our last walk before going into recess until Nov 27th. If anyone wants to organise a walk during that time please email and see who is available, otherwise.....

Hasta la vista!!

B. 

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/727334151 

SEPTEMBER 25

TAKE A BREAK THIS WEEKEND, we are all systems go for the long weekend, watch this space.
B.

SCULPTURE AT SAWMILLERS 2016

SAWMILLERS RESERVE

The third Sculpture at Sawmillers begins this weekend so we thought a visit was in order.

The marathon is being held in Sydney and we wanted to avoid the CBD so we will meet on the corner of Woolcott Street and Balls Head Road. This  means we can revisit that little cafe which is always so welcoming.



B.

PYRMONT CALLING

It has been ages since we walked in  Pyrmont and  Blackwattle Bay, this Sunday we remedy that.

Meet on the corner of Mount Street and Refinery Drive Pyrmont. You will need parking meter money this week. 

Weather forecast is fine for Sunday so looking forward to another sparkling morning walk.

B.

FATHERS DAY

BALMORAL CALLING

For Fathers Day we take a stroll around Balmoral and Georges Heights taking in some lovely views and of course one of our favourite cafes....the 'hole in the wall' at Chowder Bay.

Only about 5.5kms, but be warned there are steps.

Meet at the carpark (free) for Gunners Barracks, Georges Heights - take the Suakin Drive turnoff from Middle Head Road.

Looking forward,
B
Here's the link : http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/edit/616725331/

AVOIDING THE CBD.........CITY TO SURF WEEKEND

WAVERTON, LAVENDER BAY.

We stay north of the harbour this weekend to avoid the City to Surf crush. The weather looks like being lovely so we will enjoy views of the harbour and take in Wendy's Garden if we feel inclined. 

Meet at the corner of Woolcott street and Balls Head Road Waverton. Plenty of free on street parking here.

This walk is about 6.5kms, please ignore the Kirribilli part of the loop if you use the link to Map My Run.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/148724125

See you at 8am Sunday

ELIZABETH BAY AND DARLING POINT

IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION....

For a change of scene this Sunday we will head over to the eastern side. This is an interesting walk with lots of variation. Passing by Garden Island, Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay, we also discover some interesting steps and hidden shortcuts to historic Elizabeth Bay House and delightful Fred McElhone Park, one of the most picturesque spots you will find.

There are hills and flats, we designed the walk so that we go DOWN the steps(phew!), the distance  measures 7.7kms.

We will meet at 8am in the pedestrian Plaza opposite the Finger Wharf, on Cowper Wharf Road, near pedestrian lights.  On street parking for 2 hours is available if you make a right hand turn after the Shell Service Station on Cowper Wharf Road, meter money required.

Please let me know if you will be coming, then I will SMS if we cancel.........the forecast is for showers, 

Cheers,
Bernadette

Here's the link: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/142471689

MARG'S CHOICE

Marg is taking us on a discovery walk around her new(ish) stomping ground of Abbotsford this Sunday, we begin at the corner of Montrose Ave and Great North Road Abbotsford. There should be plenty of street parking, so be there or be square.

B. 

ROSEVILLE RENDEZVOUS

ROSEVILLE AGAIN

As the weather defeated us last week we are going to try the same walk this Sunday, hoping for a fine morning.

See you then,
B.

ECHOES OF ROSEVILLE

ROSEVILLE BECKONS

To send us loopy this Sunday we are discovering some more bush areas beginning in Roseville Chase. 

Meet near 15 Normac Street, Roseville, near the access to Roseville Marina and, more importantly, Echo on the Marina cafe(echoonthemarina.com.au)The road is quite narrow with twists and turns but there is parking on the side of the road.

From Normac Street we will cross Boundary Road and skirt Roseville Golf Course before some bush walking on Two Creeks Track by the water under the Roseville Bridge. There will be hills and bush tracks as well as some street walking(!) In the sunshine Echo on the Marina is a wonderful venue for coffee.

Here's the link:http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/735019745

Looking forward.....
B.

BURLEY GRIFFIN INCINERATOR

WILLOUGHBY LOOP

This Sunday we traipse around Willoughby, Artarmon and Naremburn beginning our approx 6kms at the Incinerator Cafe and Art Space, Small Street Willoughby. This incinerator was designed by Burley Griffin and after fairly recent renovation has been rejuvenated as a lovely cafe and art space. 

Parking is available in the Willoughby Leisure Centre , enter close to the corner of Pendey Street. 

Looking forward to a sunny Sunday. Please let us know if you intend coming just in case the weather goes against us, then I will SMS you.

Here's the link: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1152634123

B.

WILD WILD WEST!

WEST RYDE AND DARVALL PARK

This Sunday we take a turn around West Ryde and Darvall Park, an area very familiar to many of us.

Start at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, cnr Ryedale Road and Wattle Street West Ryde at 8am. Plenty of parking here.

This is a walk with a few hills so be prepared, Roly Poly Hill being a memorable one. Coffee is good at West Ryde Station when we finish.

Look forward to a brisk 6 or so kms , see you there.
B.

Here's the link, though the start shown on the map is not accurate: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1140630277

UP THE GARDEN PATH

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

After rain interrupted last week, Sue and Pete have offered to lead us up the garden path this Sunday. It should be a cold morning but no rain is forecast.

It will be good to help the RBG celebrate 200 years.

Meet at 8am at the bottom of the steps at Milsons Point  Station - opposite Burton Street.

Looking forward to some tales from the travellers.
B.

WET AND WILD SYDNEY

WEATHER ALERT

All the forecasters predict a wet, wild and woolly weekend for Sydney with the worst weather on Sunday. Despite our best intentions of walking we have decided to call the walk off for this week. 

Enjoy the sleep in,
B. 

Ballstonecraft Headwoll

I had a flashback for this one following an inspiration from Mrs Malaprop.

This is the walk that includes some magnificent views, a little bit of bush, plus some streetscape (+ a little pinch at the end to deserve that coffee).

Meet on the corner of Balls Head Road and Woolcott Street, Waverton at 8am for about 7kms of fun and fitness.

Look forward to seeing you then,
S.

The link: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/edit/532907006

MAY DAY

May 22 and there is no walk - lots of people are unavailable at the moment so no walking this weekend. Stay tuned for the next episode...

B.

GIVE IT ANOTHER SHOT.....

HUNTERS HILL, with a twist........

Our last attempt at this walk was foiled by a thunderstorm, so let's give it another try?

Val and Robert have a different route around Hunters Hill and they are happy to lead us on Sunday morning.

Meet outside the IGA supermarket near the corners of Gladesville Road and Ryde Road at 8am, and let's hope the weather does not interfere this time.

B.

PICKING UP WHERE WE LEFT OFF

HUNTERS HILL IN A NEW LIGHT.

We're baaaack! Ready and raring to go on Sunday morning walks again and catch up with our friends.

Val is going to take us around parts of Hunters Hill which we are not familiar with......not our usual routes. This walk takes in some local history, and beautiful old houses, hoping for a fine morning.

Meet outside the IGA at Hunters Hill near the corner of Gladesville and Ryde Roads at 8am.

B.

LA PEROUSE - NEXT INSTALLMENT

CONGWONG AND LITTLE CONGWONG BEACHES

This week we continue the exploration of the Eastern foreshores.....

Begin again at the corner of Endeavour Ave and Anzac Parade,,,,,,,,,near the shops. Plenty of free parking here.

We will explore the coast rather than the bay and enter the Botany Bay National Park leading to Congwong and Little Congwong Beaches. Henry Head is next on the itinerary with some defences to be explored. You will be surprised at the tee on the golf course before looping back to La Perouse for a delicious morning tea. This unassuming cafe has the best strudel and a good view too. 

There will be sand, there will be coastal bush, but there will not be (many) stairs.

No link today - you will just have to trust us on this one!

See you 8am Sunday.
B.

ROSEVILLE PARK

SOUS LE SOLEIL

We start and finish at Roseville Park this week, avoiding the CBD post Mardi Gras revellers.

Meet in Roseville Park on the corner of Cranbrook Ave and Clanville Road Roseville. Plenty of street parking, no meters.

This walk takes us down by Roseville Chase through some bush, then some suburban streets before finishing for coffee in the shady Roseville Park.

Here's the link:http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1002258783

Thanks to those who have offered to lead walks while we are away, will finalise details on Sunday, 
B.

IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED

LA PEROUSE.....AGAIN

This weeks forecast is much more favourable for Sunday, so we will try La Perouse again.

Details remain the same, just hope there is no rain.

Be there or be square!

B.

LA PEROUSE

LA PEROUSE....NEW TERRITORY

Now for something completely different.......this Sunday we discover La Perouse, and there is plenty to discover! It will take several visits to this area for it to reveal all it's glory.......quaint beaches, rugged coastline and coastal bush tracks. Unfortunately one cannot visit the museum at Bare Island unless on a tour (weekend afternoons), so you have to organise that another time.

Park your car and meet at 8am, near the Anzac Parade and Endeavour Ave intersection, no parking meters here. We will walk around Bare Island then on to Frenchmans Bay and Yarra Bay. The beach sand here is very white and fine, so let's hope for good weather.

When there is no traffic it doesn't take too long to get to La Pa (local parlance) especially if you take Southern Cross Drive and exit left at Wentworth Avenue, then follow Bunnerong Road to La Pa.....easy.

Here's the link:http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/989204171

And some pics, especially for you Robyn ;-)
B 

  

VALENTINES DAY

ATTENTION ROMANTICS !!!

In honour of Valentines Day we are taking a little trip to .........Kissing Point!!


Meet at the ferry wharf at Huntleys Point, we shall take the 8.08am ferry to Kissing Point then walk back. The journey is about 6kms and mostly by the water to keep us cool on what promises to be a 'hot' day.

Bring your money for the ferry ride, looking forward to seeing you then.

Here's the link:http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/984244335

B.

2016

MIDDLE HARBOUR TO BEGIN THE YEAR

The first walk of 2016 starts at the little bay where the houseboats are 'parked' and goes through some bush past Quakers Hat before crossing Military Road and then on to The Spit. 

The walk is about 6kms with some very picturesque views. Parking is free and easy on Pearl Bay Avenue, meet at the bottom of the hill near Fig Tree Walk at 8am.

It has been quite a while, so there will be lots of  catching up to do. See you there.

Here's the link: http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/231015980

B.