The day concluded with afternoon tea at the Glenrowan Bakery before returning to a very wet Benalla.
Wendy Sturgess
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Photographs: Wendy Sturgess On August 7th five stalwart walkers braved the threat and reality of inclement weather during the walk of the walking trail from Glenrowan to Hamilton Park and return, a total distance of 8 kilometres. Showers came and went but we avoided the worst of them. The route took the us through the upper part of the town along the original Hume Highway route to the southern edge of the Warby range where a lovely view of Mt Buffalo would have been possible on a sunny day. There is even a seat there so one could stop a while to enjoy the scene. We continued on down the hill past several farmlets with a range of animals such as sheep, horses and alpacas who were curiously watching our progress. On return to Glenrowan, the group found a covered table and ate their lunch while protected from the rain. A lovely lady in the neighbouring house thought she would spread some cheer and brought a sample each of goodies she was making for the school children – an act of kindness to be passed on! It was her way of thanking us for being out and about enjoying winter she said. After lunch we explored the old railway station precinct and the historical display and garden depicting the story of Ned Kelly’s siege of the pub.
The day concluded with afternoon tea at the Glenrowan Bakery before returning to a very wet Benalla. Wendy Sturgess |
About Easy WalksEasy Walks are aimed at maintaining fitness by introducing people to bushwalking and giving previous bushwalkers the opportunity to continue bushwalking on shorter, easier and well defined tracks. Walks will
be approximately 5 - 7 kms without a lot of climbing, usually within an hour’s drive of Benalla. Participants will require sturdy shoes & be able to carry a backpack containing snack, lunch, adequate water, water-proof jacket, and personal items. Members are asked to notify walk leaders of attendance at least 3 days prior to the walk to enable carpooling,travel costs, and other arrangements. Meeting times1st Wednesday - 9:00/10:00 start - All Day - from March
Easy Walks are held on the first Wednesday of the month recommenc-ing in March 2021 and leave from the carpark behind the Seniors Complex (U3A), Fawckner Drive, Benalla. Meeting times are usually around 9-10am depending on the season and weather conditions or as deter-mined by the walk leader. Check the monthly U3A Newsletter and confirm any details with the walk leader. Convenors and contact detailsJulie McNeill 0407 832 031 and Glen Chessells 0437 201 077
Thank you so much to retiring group leaders Wendy Sturgess and Margaret Walshe for convening Easy Walks for the past two years!
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