BLUE MOUNTAINS CAMINO SUPPORTERS
MARCH Training walk and Camino meetup
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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
Both the easy and the medium walks start from Wilson Park, corner of Falls Rd and Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. If driving, park in Falls Rd. Wilson Park is a 5 min walk from Wentworth Falls Station. Location
There are toilets at the Conservation Hut and near Wentworth Falls lookouts. The Conservation Hut cafe will be open from 8am. After the walk, there are toilets at St Andrews church. The church is not open until midday.
Walk 1 - Easy
Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start
Distance: About 7.5 km. About 3 hours
Description: Walk through the streets of Wentworth Falls to the start of the Shortcut track, then follow the Shortcut track to the Conservation Hut. After a short break and coffee, we will take the Nature Trail to West Street and return to our starting point via the Wentworth Falls Cemetery. This walk is mostly on footpaths, the road or well formed bush track. Wear sturdy shoes and bring walking poles if you have them.
Walk leader: Sharise
Walk 2 - Medium
Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start
Distance: About 12.5km. About 4 hours
Description: A very scenic walk including Edinburgh Castle Rock, Lilian’s Glen and exploring Wentworth Falls lookouts. We start our walk along Falls Road and onto Armstrong Street where we cross the road to a small track which joins the Nature Trail. The small track onto the Nature Trail can be slightly tricky so please be careful. We walk 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 Undercliff track and Overcliff track, exploring Den Fenella and other lookouts on the way. At the end, we have a bit of walking along suburban streets to get back to our start point. Bring food and drink as there are no shops on this walk, apart from the Conservation Hut towards the end of the walk. Wear sturdy shoes and bring walking poles if you have them.
Walk leader: Ann
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 3-4 hours.
CAMINO MEETUP
We will hold our regular Camino meetup in the church hall at St Andrews Presbyterian church, 62 Falls Road Wentworth Falls. The church is 350m from Wilson Park. Location. The church hall will be open from midday. BYO lunch to eat in the church hall, or buy food from cafes, the supermarket or grocer in Wentworth Falls. BMCS will provide tea/coffee and milk.
The meetup runs from 2-4 pm. This is 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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