JOIN US for our regular last Saturday of the month Camino-style walk - this month at Wentworth Falls.  You may have already walked a Camino in Europe or you may aspire to one day walk a Camino or other pilgrimages.  Walking with the Blue Mountains Camino group is an opportunity to walk in the beautiful Blue Mountains with like-minded people.  You will learn more about preparing for a Camino and why our walks are more than just a walk. 

Two options are offered for our training walk, an easy walk and a medium walk.  To join the medium walk you must have walked with the Blue Mountains Camino group previously - no first timers. 

To join a walk: 

* You must bring snacks.

* You must carry at least 1.5 litres of water.

There will be an informal Camino gathering and lunch after the walk. Depending on each group’s preference on the day, this will be either at picnic tables near the Conservation Hut, or at the Grand View Hotel, 174 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. Location.

WALK INFORMATION

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**  Both walks start from the Conservation Hut, Wentworth Falls. Please note that the meeting point and route for both walks were updated on 27 September.

If you need a lift from Wentworth Falls Station, please select that option when booking.

There are toilets at the Conservation Hut and near Wentworth Falls lookouts. The Conservation Hut cafe will be open from 8am. 

Walk 1 - Easy

Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start

Meeting point:  Car park, Conservation Hut, 92 Fletcher St, Wentworth Falls.  Location

Distance: 5 km. About 3 hours

Description:  A very scenic walk with waterfalls and shady sections. We will head down from the Conservation Hut, along the Overcliff track and newly re-opened Undercliff Track to Fletcher’s Lookout facing Wentworth Falls. From Fletcher’s Lookout, take an optional side trip down the top of Wentworth Falls. Return to the Conservation Hut via the Wentworth Falls Track and Shortcut track.  Bring food and drink as there are no shops on this walk, apart from the Conservation Hut at the start and finish. The first section of the walk to Fletcher’s lookout includes some steps. Wear sturdy shoes and bring walking poles if you have them. 

Walk leader: Carlene

Walk 2 - Medium

Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start

Meeting point:  Car park, Conservation Hut, 92 Fletcher St, Wentworth Falls.  Location

Distance: 9.5km. About 4 hours.

Description:   A very scenic walk including Edinburgh Castle Rock, Lilian’s Glen and exploring Wentworth Falls lookouts.  Starting from the Conservation Hut, we take the Nature Trail to Edinburgh Castle Rock, then back towards the Shortcut track via Lilian’s Glen, and on to the top of Wentworth Falls via the Shortcut track and Wentworth Falls track. We will return to the Conservation Hut via the newly re-opened Undercliff track and Overcliff track, exploring Den Fenella and other lookouts on the way. Bring food and drink as there are no shops on this walk, apart from the Conservation Hut at the start and finish. Wear sturdy shoes and bring walking poles if you have them. 

Walk leader: Jen

INFORMAL CAMINO MEETUP AFTER EASY WALK 

Instead of our regular meetup:

Depending on each group’s preference on the day, we will have an informal Camino meetup over lunch, either at picnic tables near the Conservation Hut (BYO lunch or buy lunch from the Conservation Hut cafe), or at the Grand View Hotel, 174 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. Location.

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WALKING SAFETY

Please read this before you attempt any of our training walks. 

You are welcome on our walks, but please read the following carefully before deciding to do a walk.

Your safety is your responsibility. You must know your walking ability. 

The walk coordinator on the day has the authority to withdraw you from the walk if they believe the walk is not suitable for you and they believe you may put yourself (and others) at risk. 

1. Read our notes about the walk carefully, and be aware of the difference between the grades of walks.

Easy walks are usually on well-formed fire roads or bush paths, with limited stairs or steep parts. Elevation gains during the walk are typically small to moderate.   Distances 5-12 kms.

Medium walks also include walking on well-formed fire roads and bush paths but are generally more challenging walks and faster pace. People more accustomed to bushwalking trails should consider this option. If you're not experienced on rougher ground, or are not confident about your current fitness level then choose the first (easy) walk to build up your confidence.   Distances typically 12-16kms.

2. Do not attempt either walks if you have any health concerns at all.

3. Wear appropriate footwear and bring ample water (minimum 1.5 litres).  Walking poles can be useful. 

4. Wear and bring appropriate walking gear, the weather in the mountains can change rapidly so always have a rain jacket or poncho. A hat for sun and rain protection.

5. Basic first aid kit including snake bandage, sunscreen, insect repellent.

4. The group is only as fast as its slowest walker.  If you are unsure about being able to keep up with the group for the entire walk, start with the easy walk. 

5. All walkers will meet at the start of the walk.  If you are unsure of the route, make sure you buddy up with someone who does.  An experienced walker will walk at the rear of the group.

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All our Blue Mountains Camino events are subject COVID-19 restrictions and severe weather events.  If events are restricted or the organisers determine conditions are not safe for pilgrims to gather together the walk will be cancelled.  Your registration fee will be fully refunded in that case. 

More information about the Blue Mountains Camino Supporters:   https://bluemountainscamino.au

If you have any questions, please email info@bluemountainscamino.au

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