Many thanks to our convenors Julie and Glen.' Facebook report - Bev Thornell
'The U3A Easy Walk today, in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, once again struck it lucky with the weather. A trudge up the access road led to the Mt Pilot Summit Picnic Area and the short track up to Mt Pilot, with its amazing 360° views across the now green countryside to the Mountains. Huge Granite slabs and boulders held little pools of water and sheltered clumps of flowering Wattles and native grasses and colourful groundcovers: Natures Rock Garden. Returning to the Car Park, Andrea cleverly spotted a pair of Gang Gangs, busy pruning the tree above. A short drive to Woolshed Falls gave us a chance to enjoy a late lunch. The Falls themselves were a spectacular sight after constant Winter rains. A short exploration of the tracks around the Falls gave us more photo opportunities, especially for James. Afternoon Tea at Beechworth Pantry completed a really enjoyable day.
Many thanks to our convenors Julie and Glen.' Facebook report - Bev Thornell Comments are closed.
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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 times1st 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 2025Bev Thornell
0447 193 244 Retiring ConvenorJulie 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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