LFT4 Watervale, Penworthham, Clare

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Walk name/location

LFT4 Watervale, Penworthham, Clare

Walk grade

End-to-End Lavender Trail

Description

Saturday;  From Mount Horrocks Road we head south then west into Watervale.  A pretty small town, the area originally granted to a pioneer David Davies in 1947 by Governor Robe.  David Davies arrived in SA from Wales in 1840, purchasing land in 1842 where Watervale  is located.  David Davies first born child (daughter) was the very first 'white' child to be born north of Gawler.  We cross Horrocks Hwy and head north on the Reisling Trail for 7kms to Penwortham, settled by John Horrocks in 1839. A pretty section of the trail.  Once again, no buses this weekend.  Car shuffle as ease of access and shorter distances between start & finish points of our hikes.

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Sunday;   From Saw Mill Road we enter the Spring Gully CP.  Views to the west across the northern end of the Adelaide Plains.  The Spring Gully CP protects Red Stringybark trees, White Spider Orchids and other plants in the grassy woodland ecosystem.  Back roads take us north through undulating farm land and vineyards into Clare.  Lovely views of the Clare Valley agriculture.  Once again, no buses this weekend.  Car shuffle as ease of access and shorter distances between start & finish points of our hikes.

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Walk Difficulty – The Lavender Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Start

Saturday 16 August 2025

End

Sunday 17 August 2025

Walk Leaders

Gillian Stevens
Kylie Gibbons
Stephen Salib-Brown

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