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 a Camino meetup after the walk at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Wentworth Falls.  This is an opportunity to explore Camino topics further. The meetup runs from 2-4pm. Location

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 and close to the meet up location. Location 

Walk 1 - Easy

Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start

Distance: 10.5 km. About 3.5 hours

Description:  Includes the Shortcut track, Jamison and Wentworth Falls lookouts, the newly reopened Charles Darwin Walk and Wentworth Falls Lake. There will be a coffee stop at the lake before returning to the meetup point for lunch. Bring snacks, water, a hat and sunscreen. Poles may be useful.

Walk leader: Sharise

Walk 2 - Medium

Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start

Distance: 11.2km. About 4 hours

Description: We head down Charles Darwin Walk to Wentworth Falls picnic area. We'll cross the top of the falls up to Rocket Point Lookout. After enjoying the views of Jamison Valley, we head back to the Undercliff and Overcliff tracks for more spectacular views of the valley, before dropping down to Valley of the Waters. We'll head up to the Conservation Hut via the Nature Track for a quick stop before heading back to the meetup point for lunch. Bring snacks, water, a hat and sunscreen. Poles may be useful.

Walk leader: Robert 

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 hours. 

CAMINO MEETUP

We will hold our regular Camino meetup in the church hall St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 62 Falls Rd, Wentworth Falls. Location. The church is 350m from Wilson Park. 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 2-4pm. 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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