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