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
The day concluded with afternoon tea at the Glenrowan Bakery before returning to a very wet Benalla.
Wendy Sturgess
