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Cleland/ Montacute

Sun 15 Oct 2023

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Walk name/location
Cleland/ Montacute
Walk grade
End-to-End 16
Description

 

This is a spectacular section of the Heysen trail as it passes through the native bushland of Cleland National Park, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and along roadsides, providing frequent vistas over Adelaide and the Hills.

Many ascents and steep descents can be expected, and the walk length is 26km’s.

This is considered quite a demanding walk.

Fitness: The Heysen 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.

Date
Sunday 15 October 2023
Walk Leaders
Kathy Wright
Paul Gill
Lisa Duffield
Michael Weinel
Tracey Evans

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Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $10.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $20.00
Walk Specifics
Start time
8 am
End time
3-4 pm
Walking from
Cleland
Walking to
Montecute
Distance
26 km
Risks
Hazards

This is a testing with many ups and downs that passes through the dense bushland of Cleland, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and along roadsides, rewarding walkers with spectacular views over Adelaide and the Hills.

Busy roadside walking and several main road crossings

Creek Crossing

Risk of Heat exhaustion and fatigue.

Requirements

Appropriate Walking attire, including rain gear. Morning tea and lunch plus 2 litre water min

Personal First Aid Kit, Sunscreen

Pre-Walk hydration in days leading up to the walk.

Experience

The Heysen 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.

Nearby Campsites and Accommodation Options

This list is generic and is derived from the Walk Selector for this walk section. Your walk leader may be suggesting a different or specific town or accommodation option to be based at.

In This Section

On or within 2 km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Cudlee Creek

  2. Grandad’s ‘walk-in’ site – South Cudlee Creek

  3. Summertown

  4. Norton Summit

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Kersbrook

  2. Cleland Cottage (formerly Mt Lofty Cottage YHA)

  3. Mt Lofty Summit cafe

  4. Mt Lofty