BLUE MOUNTAINS CAMINO SUPPORTERS
OCTOBER Training Walk and Camino Meetup
JOIN US for our regular last Saturday of the month Camino-style walk - this month in the mid mountains area of Woodford. 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 October training walk, an Easy Walk of about 7km and a Medium Walk of about 13km. 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 1.5litres of water.
There will be a Camino Meetup at the Blue Labyrinth in Woodford. This is an opportunity to explore Camino topics further. The meetup runs from 2-4pm. There is an opportunity to walk one of the labyrinths on the property either before or after the meetup.
WALK INFORMATION
Meeting place: RFS parking area, corner of Park Road and Railway Parade.
Meeting time: 8.50 for 9am start.
This walk starts about 1km from the Woodford train station. There are toilets at the Woodford train station, and in the Hazelbrook shopping precinct.
Walk 1 - Easy, 7km. 9am-1pm.
A mix of fire trails, gravel roads and bush tracks to visit the 3 waterfalls - Hazel, Mabel and and Edith falls. Some suburb walking on the return.
Walk 2 - Medium, 13km. 9am-1pm.
A mix of fire trails, gravel roads and bush tracks to the scenic Woodford Lake. Stop to visit 3 waterfalls on the way - Hazel, Mabel and and Edith falls. Turn around at the dam wall and return via fire trails and gravel roads.
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 over 4 hours.
CAMINO MEETUP
We will hold our regular Camino Meetup from 2-4pm at the Blue Labyrinth, 30 Park Street, Woodford. The Blue Labyrinth is approx 400m from the RFS. Please park on Park Street and walk down the driveway. The heavy rains have impacted the steep driveway so it is closed to cars, please do not drive down.
Tea/coffee and Santiago tart will be provided. Cost $5.
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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 trails and bush paths but are generally more challenging walks and faster pace. People more accustomed to bushwalking trails should consider this option, but if you're not experienced on rougher ground, or are not confident about your current fitness level then walkers should choose the first (Easy) walk to build up their 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 1.5litres). 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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COVID SAFETY!
For everyone's safety, the Blue Mountains Camino Supporters recommend all participants to:
- carry hand sanitiser in your bag/pack and bring a mask,
- wear a mask on public transport,
- Protect yourself and others. NSW Health information Click Here
Please do not join our walk if you exhibit any signs or symptoms of Covid or Influenza.
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If you have any questions, please email info@bluemountainscamino.com
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