WILLOUGHBY LEISURE

EOY WALK

We are staying mostly on road this week for our last walk of the year.

We will meet at the Willoughby Leisure Centre car park (free parking) near the corner of Pendey and Small Streets. 

We will make our way towards Naremburn and over to Artarmon before returning to the Incinerator cafe for a coffee.

The walk is about 6.5 kms.

Looking forward to the End-Of-Year finale before the absolute seasonal crazies start.

Here's the link: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1505600446

Cheers
S.

EOY BRUNCH

NORTHBRIDGE WANDERINGS

On Sunday we thought we would revisit Northbridge for a walk prior to our brunch. 7kms with some shade as we walk along the track beside the golf course and overlook the water. Parts are a little steep, but that should not worry us. Park and start at our place.

Please let me know if you intend coming as several people are away and others have functions on Sunday, we do like a quorum!

The link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/443297917

See you at 8am.
Cheers,
B

HAROLD REID RESERVE

Who the heck is........HAROLD REID?


This Sunday we will take a hike around Harold Reid Reserve, Castle Cove. 

This is a very pretty and interesting bush walk, at 5kms it's a bit shorter than our usual walks but if we want to walk for coffee afterwards that will add another 1km.

There are a few options for coffee which we can explore on the day.

Meet at 8am at the end of Sugarloaf  Crescent, Castle Cove, plenty of on street parking, the pathway is cleverly disguised at the end of the street - this is one of those lovely 'hidden treasures' in our midst.

The  link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/277321959#

Cheers,

Bernadette.

LOOKING FOR SILVER WATER

The thrill of Sydney Ferries attracts us again (and the forecast of a cooler day).

This is a flat walk beginning at the Armoury Wharf Cafe, Blaxland Riverside Park Jamieson Street, off Holker Street, Newington. We walk from here (for about 20 minutes) to Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf to catch the 8.38am ferry from SOP to Meadowbank Ferry Wharf to start the main walk.
We will walk along a shared path on the Parramatta River, past mangroves and playing fields. Those who have not passed this way recently will be surprised by the development of a housing estate and parkland by the riverside. We cross the river at Silverwater Bridge and pass Wilson Park and Blaxland Riverside Park to arrive at the Armoury Cafe for a well earned coffee.

Remember to bring your OPAL card for your ferry ride :-)

A total of 8.3kms, no steps or hills, the approach to Silverwater Bridge is as steep as it gets.

Hope to see y'all on Sunday.

B.

Here's the link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/326959737

PS That black bird has a golf ball in it's beak.............

EPPING BECKONS

This is a loop walk of around 8km that starts and finishes at Epping Station where there is a good café nearby for coffee afterwards.

A great way to explore the Lane Cove Valley from Epping Station, this walk loops around North Epping, returning to the station. There are many sights to be seen along this walk, with Whale Rock and Brown's Waterhole being a couple of highlights. The walk explores Devlins Creek, upper Lane Cove River and Terry's Creek. 

Meet on the corner of Langston Place, Pembroke St and Oxford St, Epping. We will have coffee at Nero's in Oxford Street (or somewhere) after the walk.

Here's the link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/298246047

B

BALMORAL BUMPS

BALMORAL BUMPS

SUNDAY OCT 13

The forecast for this Sunday is much better than Saturday so we are chancing our arm at Balmoral for a shortish walk which includes some hills, yay!

Burran Ave, Balmoral is our starting point, free parking, plenty of spots during the week so fingers crossed for Sunday. Meet near the sign pointing down to the beach, where the star is on the map, near where Stanton Rd intersects with Burran Ave.

We can choose where to have coffee,before a short stroll along the Esplanade and beach, up to the cars.

Looking forward to seeing y'all soon,

Here's the link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/228414320#

Bernadette

SAWMILLERS RESERVE

HARBOURSIDE - and daylight saving!!


This Sunday, after adjusting our clocks for daylight saving,  we take a walk around the Harbour starting from the bottom of Blues Point Road. Unfortunately the sculptures on Sawmillers seem to be a thing of the past but we can use our imagination.

Meet at 8am on the corner of West Crescent and Blues Point Road, there is 2 hour street parking, with some unlimited parking at the end of West Crescent. 

We will walk about 6kms. We propose coming down past Luna Park and returning to Blues Point Road, there are lots of coffee shops around and about so we can decide on the day.

Here's the link : https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/507991171Cheers,
B.

RESUMING!!!

RESUMING WALKING THIS SUNDAY

BLACKWATTLE BAY

Welcome home everybody, sorry for the late notice but it is well and truly time we resumed our Sunday morning walks.Lots to catch up on from all over the world.

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.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/1739742383

Parsley & Rose

Today we all need our OPAL cards.

We will meet you all near the Parsley Bay Reserve (at the corner of Parsely Road & Horler Avenue, Vaucluse), and take a 5 minutes walk  to Fitzwilliam Road where we will catch a 325 bus towards Rose Bay.
From Rose Bay we will start the main  part of the walk back to Parsley Bay by trying to stick to the water as much as possible. The walk should be just under 8km and takes in some magic Sydney harbourscapes, glistening waters and verdant parks. Hoping for a sparkling and spectacular day by the water before we head to Europe!!


https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/2987690905

Dam Cold!!

MANLY DAM - that is!!!

With the City to Surf on this weekend, it's best to be far from the city.  So it seemed like a good time to return to Manly Dam.

The walk is about 8 kms around the Dam. Meet in the car park in King Street at 8am.
It is pay to park if you want (so bring your money in case) or park in King Street north of the entrance.

Afterwards we will try out the coffee recommended by our friendly Manly natives (M & G).

Looking forward to seeing everyone and escaping the city to surf crowds.

S

Here's a link:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/3076314016#

Beauty Point

This Sunday we return to Beauty Point. 

Magnificent middle harbour vistas and spectacular views through the Heads keep our minds off a few steps and hills on this walk. It is full of beauty (as you would expect). The walk follows a narrow bush track to Quakers Hat, then we head east up the hill and over Military Road to the Balmoral side. Down the other side to Chinamans Beach, then along past the Parriwi Lighthouse and over to The Spit for coffee.

Meet in Pearl Bay Avenue Mosman, near Fig Tree Lane, at 8am.
When coming from the city on Military Road, take the second left turn after Medusa Street, half way down the Spit Bridge hill and into Pearl Bay Avenue. Parking should be plentiful.

                          

Only 6 or 7kms!!

S


Here's the link:http://www.mapmyrun.com/au/mosman-new-south-wales/spit-balmoral-loop-trial-route-171413744

GUNNERS BARRACKS

CURLEW CAMP,  SCOTTISH CAIRN AND CHOWDER BAY.

Meet at the Gunners Barracks Car Park and we will take in the Scottish Memorial, Curlew Camp and Chowder Bay, where we will have coffee in the little 'Hole in the Wall' cafe.

Weather forecast is good see you there!
B.

Due Passi

Two Steps (Italian)

At the end of June we walked from Meadowbank to Cabarita. This week we will continue down the river.

We start at Abbotsford Wharf . The ferry to Cabarita is scheduled to leave at 8.14am, so meeting at the normal time should see us in place on time.

Remember your OPAL card.

We start the actual walking at Cabarita Wharf and head south with a French flavour (…I know, Bastille Day was last Sunday …) as we discover some French (Canadian) Connections - Canada Bay, Exile Bay and France Bay. Our walk reveals a little known episode in our history. After the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1838, 60 rebels were deported to Australia and spent their time at Longbottom (Concord) constructing Parramatta Road, collecting oyster shells for making lime, and generally passer du bon temps.

Bayview Park has a memorial to these rebels - you can read more on Wikipedia.

We march on Mes Patriotes.

Not sure about the origins of Kings Bay or Hen & Chicken Bay, but we turn away from the water at H&CB and head for coffee.  There are a few likely places on Great North Road (including Due Passi)between Altona and Spring Streets (for those not doing the full walk) – we’ll decide when we arrive.

After coffee, we head back to the cars at Abbotsford Point.  The distance is a little over 9 km, and the forecast is for a warm winter’s day.

Here’s the link:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2602403908

ROSEVILLE PARK

SOUS LE SOLEIL

We start and finish at Roseville Park this week.

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 cafe 'Sous le soleil' in Roseville Park.

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

Looking forward to resuming normal Sunday walks,

B.

REWIND

MEADOWBANK TO CABARITA

LET'S TRY THIS ONE MORE TIME!!

After two false starts, we might try for this one again.

We start off with a ferry ride on the Parramatta River, beginning at Cabarita Ferry Wharf.

Park 'near' the ferry wharf. The Ferry departs at 8.15 so remember your Opal Card (Bernadette!!) 

We head up-river, disembark at Meadowbank Wharf, walk over the Ryde Bridge and head east by the water back to Sanders Kiosk at Cabarita Point for coffee. It is then only a short hop back to the cars.

This walk is about 11kms on flat terrain - so don't let the distance put you off. :-)

Here is the link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2549005291

See you Sunday, 

Steve

WEATHER BEATEN

NO WALKING THIS SUNDAY

Due to the forecast of four days of rain we have decided to cancel the walk this Sunday.
We are trying to avoid last minute decisions re weather, so hope the forecasters have got it right.

Reconvene next weekend,
B.

MEADOWBANK TO CABARITA

IT WILL BE A LONG ONE!!

We start off with another ferry ride on the Parramatta River this Sunday, beginning at Cabarita Ferry Wharf, the Ferry departs at 8.15 so remember your Opal Card (Bernadette!!)  Park near the ferry wharf.

We disembark at Meadowbank and walk by the water back to Sanders Kiosk at Cabarita Point for coffee, then it is a short hop back to the cars.

This walk is about 11kms but it is all flat terrain so don't let the distance put you off.

Here is the link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2549005291

Hope to see you Sunday, 

B.

PARRAMATTA RIVER ROAMING

KISSING POINT

Meet at the ferry wharf at Huntleys Point, but don't be late because......... we shall take the 8.07am ferry to Kissing Point then walk back. The journey is about 6kms and mostly by the water to keep us cool.

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

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

B.

SEASIDE EAST

The Gap to North Bondi.

DEMENTIA AWARENESS WALK!
Dementia Australia hold their Memory Walk this Sunday and several of us want to support the cause. We did not fancy joining loads of others on the Bay Run so decided to link to the Dementia Australia web page so you could donate online. The minimum online donation they accept is $10, donations are tax deductible and an email receipt is sent. 
Here's the link: dementia.org.au

We begin our 8km walk this Sunday from Gap Road at Watsons Bay. Turn right from Military Road into Gap Road, park there and meet on the corner of Military and Gap Roads at 8am.

This will be a beautiful walk and you will discover about radio astronomy in Sydney!

Bring your Opal card with you as after we walk to North Bondi we will catch a bus back to Watsons Bay.

Here's the link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/357009515


Cheers,
B.

MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL

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. 


There is a fun run in the CBD for Mothers day so we thought to steer clear of that.

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:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1140630277

EASTWARD HO!!

We meet on the corner of Petrarch Ave and Hopetoun Ave Vaucluse at 8am. 

This 7km walk takes us along the coast (as much as possible) to Watsons Bay and South Head, past some spectacular beaches, glorious views of the Heads and some Sydney history. Bring your OPAL card with you so we can bus it back to the cars from Watsons Bay.


The pics speak louder than words...............

The link for this Sunday is : https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2490506068

Cheers,

S