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.

WALK INFORMATION

There are toilets in Glenbrook Park near the corner of Ross St and Park St.   

Walk 1 - Easy

Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start

Meeting point:  Carpark on corner of Ross St and Burfitt Pde, opposite Glenbrook Station

Distance: 7km. About 3 hours

Description:  An easy walk in Glenbrook. We will start at Glenbrook Station and walk through Bluffs Reserve and have views from Chalmers and Ross Lookouts before walking into Darks Common Reserve at Lapstone. We will walk under the M4 and return to Glenbrook village. There are stairs throughout the walk and one short rocky decent. Poles may be useful on the tracks. Bring snacks and water. (There are no coffee shops on this route) we will stop for a break at Explorers Road Reserve.

Walk leader: Sharise

Walk 2 - Medium

Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start

Meeting point:  Carpark on corner of Ross St and Burfitt Pde, opposite Glenbrook Station.

Distance: 11km. About 3 hours.

Description: A medium walk in Glenbrook. We will start at Glenbrook Station and walk through Bluffs Reserve and have views from Chalmers and Ross Lookouts before walking into Darks Common Reserve at Lapstone.   We will walk under the M4 to Glenbrook Lagoon and return to Glenbrook village.  There's a climb up to a road near the beginning of the walk on a rough track and there are stairs throughout the walk.  Poles may be useful on the tracks. Bring snacks and water.  Toilets could be available before we walk into Darks Common.

Walk leaders: Ann and Terry

To join the medium walk you must have walked with the Blue Mountains Camino group previously - no first timers.  You also need to be confident of your fitness to walk for 4-5 hours. 

CAMINO MEETUP

We will hold our regular Camino meetup in the Glenbrook School of Arts, 2 Ross St, Glenbrook. The hall is underneath the Glenbrook Cinema which is located near the visitor centre close to Great Western Highway.  It's approx 600m walk from the Glenbrook Station. Enter the School of Arts through the cream door facing the car park, to the left of the path to the cinema entrance. Location. The hall will be open from 12.30pm. BYO lunch to eat in the hall, or buy food from cafes or the deli in Glenbrook. BMCS will provide tea/coffee and milk.

The meetup runs from 2-4pm and will include an opportunity to hear from two returning pilgrims, Sharise and Mary. Sharise having just completed the Frances from St Jean Pied de Port and Mary having walked from Saria to Santiago with husband Andrew and Granddaughter Eloise.

Our meetups are a relaxed and informal opportunity to hear from guest speakers about various topics, including recent Camino experiences, Camino gear, taking care of feet, travelling to various pilgrimages, and most importantly - just mingling with like-minded and future pilgrims. 

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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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