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Next short walk - Beechworth in Autumn

21/4/2015

Both walks in May will be in Beechworth to enjoy the autumn leaves

The short walk on Wednesday 6th May will entail a circuit from what remains of Lake Sambell, round the town, and back through the Chinese gardens. We will leave Benalla at 9.30am from the Centre car park. Vaughan Cowan 5762 1980.

Seniors conquer Mt Samaria's rocky summit!

21/4/2015

Short Walk: Mt. Samaria, Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Seniors conquer Mt Samaria 953 metre rocky summit on April Fool’s Day!

The Samaria ranges has an interesting record. This slender plateau provided a source of food for the local Aborigines. In the 1840s much of the area was under grazing. With stands of magnificent mature trees, by the 1920s a large scale timber industry was in operation. In 1979 about 7000 hectares were declared a State Park. Today, Mt Samaria State Park eucalyptus forest offers many walking tracks, scenic views and a glimpse of history. Welcome to Lynn & Freya and thank you to our leader, Vaughan Cowan.

Margaret Walshe

Photograph - Margaret Jenkins

About - 'Bushwalking - Easywalks'

This is a group for those who have enjoyed 'Serious Bushwalking' in the past but who now need to moderate their walks.

It is a very social group for anyone interested in exploring the amazing tracks, trails and lookouts within an easy to medium drive from Benalla.

Even though the occasional weather glitch has challenged us over the past few years, Easy Walks has enjoyed many memorable times exploring our local area.

Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, the walks are generally limited to 8kms on well-defined tracks, occasionally with a short easy climb.

Our days outing can include sites of historical or botanical interest and occasionally even a Winery!

Even though the walks are labelled Easy Walks, it is important that participants be able to walk at a reasonable pace and be able to keep up with the group. Sturdy shoes are essential! You will also need to carry a small daypack with lunch, drinks, hat, wet weather gear, etc as needed.

Meeting times

1st Wednesday of the month from March.

*Meeting times in 2025 will be 8.45 am to depart at 9.00 am, depending on distances covered, with the convenor notified of attendees three days prior to the day.

We leave from the carpark behind the Seniors Complex (U3A), Fawckner Drive, Benalla. Car sharing is usually available with a small cost.

Please note - Meeting times depend on the season and weather conditions or as determined by the walk leader. Check the U3A Newsletter and confirm any details with the walk leader.

Convenor 2025

Bev Thornell
0447 193 244

Retiring Convenor

Julie McNeill
0407 823 031

Thank you, Julie, for co-convening Easy Walks with Glen Chesselss in 2021-2; then convening the group in 2023-4.

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