Roseville to Eastwood - Lane Cove River + Terrys Creek! - 18KM (Medium)
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Roseville to Eastwood - Lane Cover River + Terrys Creek! - Lunch at Macquarie Centre 18KM (Medium)
We will meet at Roseville Train Station by 10:30am.
Local roads and The Rifleway drop down to Blue Gum Creek and Lane Cove River Park where we cross to the west bank of the river and head upstream through this wonderful river valley. About 10KM in, we stop for lunch at the food court in Macquarie Centre which has clean bathrooms. Yay!
After lunch we head back to Lane Cove River which we track through to through to Terry's Creek which tracks west, under the M2 and Epping Road and into the suburbs of North Epping and Marsfield. Finally, we find Eastwood train station and the end of the walk.
For Members who might be tempted, Eastwood shopping centre hosts one of the best concentrations of Asian restaurants in Sydney - Chinese, Korean, Japanese.
We should arrive at Eastwood by 4:30pm
Distance: 18km
Type of Walk: This wonderful river walk requires some effort, especially in the middle sections; there are no huge hills but a fair bit of up and down. Perfect for working up an appetite!
Difficulty: Medium-plus. We will not be sprinting but there are few easy get-out points.
Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4.5km per hour.
Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Roseville Train Station by 10:30AM. Transport back is by train from Eastwood Station.
What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots or trainers; 1.5 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. THERE ARE LOTS OF OPTIONS AT OUR LUNCH SPOT - A FOOD COURT - OR EAT YOUR PACKED LUNCH THERE.
Suggested Donation: $10
Pub: TBA
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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 :)