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Myrtleford, November 4 - 'The amblers' ...or gentle walkers...

6/11/2020

 
Photographs:  Ian Maver
Report by Ian Maver on "the experience of this slow walker:

"Well, this was an adventure….

After meeting together in Rotary Park, we “Amblers” parted from the “Ramblers” and headed along Barwidgee Creek to our first stop under the Great Alpine Road bridge.  We were in search of ceramic tiles made by two ladies of the town and whimsically placed on trees and rocks (and the underside of this bridge!) all along the footpath.  Here there was a collection of ducks and frogs and all manner of under-bridge dwellers.  Walking on a well-made track along the banks of the Ovens River - which was gloriously full and flowing vigorously - we found wallabies and ants, echidnas and birds, snakes and abstract arts and even little doors at the base of some trees. All ceramics of course. Many of the trees had bird boxes on their trunks and there were occasional glimpses across the paddocks back to town and forward to the high country ahead.  What a delight for visitors, young and old alike.  The natural peace and quiet of our river walk was occasionally enlivened with bird song and dog walkers and lunchtime joggers, all very welcome, and of course, the sounds of cheerful chatter within our group.  About 2km along the track, at Apex Park, we met up briefly with the Ramblers before they charged off again and we turned around and headed back at an even more leisurely pace than before to our lunch stop beside the historic log tobacco kiln in Rotary Park.  A splendid day’s outing.”

​Ian Maver

More photographs from Margaret Walshe...
Photographs:  Margaret Walshe

    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

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    Bev Thornell 
    ​0447 193 244

    Retiring Convenor 

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    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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