2025- Calendar of Group Walks.
Group Walks
An important function provided by the Friends is the organising and conduct of Group Walks. These are invariably pleasant and popular and one is planned for every month with the exception of the three hot summer months (Dec. Jan. Feb) These walks are intended primarily for members, however, any non-members who would like to join us are welcome but should contact the appropriate leader to ensure that space is available. Participants park their cars where the walk finishes. They are transported, as a group (by bus) to the start of the walk and then walk back to their cars. Please note that you partake in these walks at your own risk. These walks are led by Volunteers. All care will be taken to ensure the route is as safe as a natural environment can be, but participants are required to take all possible care to ensure their own safety. Grading of the Cape to Cape Track The Cape to Cape Track overall varies considerably in difficulty. It is classed as a Grade 4** Walking Track by Trails WA. Grade 4 Explanation: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. Difficulty: Moderate to difficult depending on section of the trail. Most sections of the C2C Track contain beach walking, sand dunes, soft sand and little protection from the elements. A 7km walk along the capes can be testing. This is especially so if it is a warm day or a cold front is passing through. The weather conditions have a huge impact on the difficulty of the walk. Below is information about the Grading System used in WA from Trails WA: Australian Walking Track Grading System How a track gets its grade The grading system assesses a walk’s difficulty based on several criteria, including: experience required, steps, gradient, path quality and signage. The walk’s final grade is based on the most difficult of these 5 criteria, rather than an average. So some walks will have criteria that meet an easier grade. Take a look at our guide below, and before your next adventure ask yourself ‘is this walk suitable for me?’ Grade 1 No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km. Grade 2 No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Grade 3 Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km. Grade 4** Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. Difficulty: Moderate to difficult depending on section of the trail. Grade 5 Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km. Please note: Cost: Suggested donations of $5 minimum for members over 12 and $10 for visitors. Donated monies help offset the cost of bus driver and public liability insurance. We are incredibly grateful to Lloyd and Anne Shepherdson for providing the bus at a discount cost for these events. *Walks start at 9:00am, but please be at the meeting point by 8:45am. We try to leave promptly! *Bring raincoat, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, snack and drinking water! N B. Bookings are essential - by phone or e-mail - bus seats are limited! Always check - walk venue or contacts may change during the year! WALKS CALENDAR 2025 March 7th (Friday) 4 km Park: Skippy Rock Rd carpark Leader / Bookings: Jenny Kikeros Ph. 0419 966 338 E-mail: [email protected] Just a short 'there-&-back-again' walk to start the year, enjoying the beautiful coastline and unique limestone formations near Skippy Rock. April 6th (Sun) Kilcarnup Road to Margaret Rivermouth 6.5 km Park: Rivermouth carpark Leader: Ian Dignon Bookings: Ian Dignon Ph. 0409 559 677 E-mail: [email protected] Soft sand and limestone tracks leading down to the longish, but lovely Kilcarnup Beach, and over Cape Mentelle Headland to Rivermouth Beach. May 17th (Sat) Contos Road to Redgate Beach 7 km Park: Redgate Beach carpark Leader: Lyn Hellier Bookings: Lyn Hellier Ph. 0427 792 448 E-mail: [email protected] Always a spectacular clifftop walk, this year it will be exciting to check out the track enhancement work recently completed by Parks & Wildlife, especially the beautiful new staircase and rock steps at Bobs Hollow. June Date & venue to be advised. Dune Brushing Busy Bee - with Nature Conservation Margaret River Park: Leaders: / Mandy Polley Bookings (for catering!): Kevin Lange - Message to 0417 968 172 Email: [email protected] NB. Please note – a later start time at 10 am!! We will join with Nature Conservation to help stabilise some fragile dunes. A bit of effort and exercise to warm us up, followed by a yummy morning tea! July 27th (Sun) Boranup Circuit 8 km Park: Information Bay at N end of Boranup Drive Leader: Jane Scott Bookings: Jane Scott E-mail: [email protected] Mostly gentle gradients along this sheltered forest walk. Aug 30th (Sat) AGM Walk! Rainbow Cave Road to Surfpoint Resort 5 km Park: Surfpoint Resort Leader: Jane Scott Bookings: Jane Scott E-mail: [email protected] A beautiful short walk through jarrah / banksia woodland. NB. One steep hillclimb! Join us afterwards for our AGM and catered lunch (no charge) at Surfpoint Resort. [NB. Bookings also essential for lunch] Sept 14th (Sun) Moses Rock to Wilyabrup 7 km Park: Climbers Carpark, Wilyabrup Road Leader: Hamish Gibson Bookings: Hamish Gibson E-mail: [email protected] A challenging walk with some steep climbs, but rewarded with outstanding scenery along one of the C2C's iconic sections. NB. Wilyabrup Brook will most likely be flowing so wet feet are (almost) guaranteed! We will check close to the day in case of previous heavy rain, in which case we'll make it a 'there-and-back again' from the parking spot, and not cross the brook. Oct ? (Tangoroa Blue walk) Date & venue to be advised. Park: Leader: Jenny Kikeros Bookings: Jenny Kikeros Ph. 0419 966 338 E-mail: [email protected] Nov 2nd Mystery Walk! To be advised later. Park: Leader: Alice Stubber |
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