Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group

Sunday Fitness Walk: Parramatta - Lake Parramatta - Parramatta 18KMs (Medium)

We meet at Parramatta Railway Station and stroll through town, checking out architecture, parks and friendly locals. At Parramatta River, we head West and begin a classic river walk, through beautiful parks. There's a spectacular bat colony. Lots of ducks and swans. And many points of history to note. This is one of the very best river walks in Sydney - no doubt about it.

At Cumberland Hospital, we hit a fresh trail which leads to the headwaters of the Parramatta River, the confluence of Toongabbie Creek and Darling Mills Creek after which skirt around the boundary of Westmead Hospital and follow Darling Mills Creek to Windsor Road which we cross, at North Parramatta, and climb to the entrance of Lake Parramatta Reserve.

Who knew there is a lake at Parramatta? Not me! And its not just any lake. It is spectacular! We stop for a 30 minute lunch and soak up the atmosphere of this hidden Sydney gem.

Following lunch, we take on the 4.5km Lake Parramatta Circuit, a grade 1.5 track through truly unique bush, shadowing the lake foreshore before walking local backstreets to Parramatta CBD.

This walk is a real surprise packet, not to be missed. It always puts a smile on members face. After a tasty beer we head to Parramatta Train and Bus interchange.

Distance: 18kms

Type of Walk: This Sunday Fitness Walk is filled with great natural beauty, river walks, a surprise lake and and points of urban interest.

Difficulty: Medium. The are plenty of get-out points.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a relaxed pace all day and average 4 km per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Parramatta Railway Station, by 10:00am. Please gather outside the ticket barrier at the main station entry/exit which connects through to Westfield. We return Sydney by bus and train.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots or trainers; 1.5 litres of water, refill at Lake Parramatta; hydrolytes; one snack and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. MEMBERS SHOULD BRING LUNCH AS LAKE PARRAMATTA KIOSK, IS NOT ALWAYS OPEN.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Club Parramatta - BRING PHOTO ID

By RSVPing to this event you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:

https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.

Ted.

Chatswood to Milsons Point via Lane Cove River 19km (Medium)

We meet at Chatswood Train Station by 9:00 am, just outside the ticket barrier, adjacent to MacDonald's. We then cross the Pacific Highway and enter the rail to river walk, which leads to the back of Chatswood Golf course and the east bank of the Lane Cove River. We strike out, heading south, and 2 hours into the walk we arrive at Blackburn Park for a short break and a snack! PLEASE BRING SNACKS AS THERE ARE NO SHOPS HERE.

Back on track, we continue through to Burns Bay and more bush walking which takes us from Riverview to Central Park Longueville, where we have a good lunch break. There is a good bathroom here, AND A GOOD CAFE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BUY LUNCH/COFFEE, ETC.

Following lunch, we head for the Gore Creek Reserve and some sneaky local bush tracks that pass us through Greenwich, Wollstonecraft and Waverton, before finding the line of the harbour to Milsons Point, where members can either get into the trains or join Ted for a tasty beer at Kirribilli Hotel!

We should be at Milsons Point by 4.00 pm.

Distance: 19 km

Type of Walk: This walk is a full day adventure. About one half of the track is bush walking and the rest along local roads plus parks.

Difficulty: Medium, because of the distance but we will not be sprinting! If you are unsure about the distance but would like to test yourself this is a walk for you: there are plenty of get-out points.

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4.5 km per hour.

Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Chatswood Train Station; see above.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Kirribilli Hotel, see above.

By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:

https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383

Questions? please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.

Ted :)