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LFT4 Watervale, Penworthham, Clare

Sat 16 to Sun 17 Aug 2025

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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 1847 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.

Dinner on Saturday night,

We have booked the Sevenhill Hotel on Saturday 16/08 at 6.00pm for our final dinner.  Downstairs in the cellar.  Dress code: Dress to Impress.

Please RSVP to Kylie kylieg1414@yahoo.com.au

 

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.

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

Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

Details
Information withheld
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $24.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $10.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
Meeting at 7.45am for 8.00am departure
End time
3.00pm
Walking from
Watervale
Walking to
Penwortham (Seven Hills district)
Distance
14kms
Risks (Saturday)
Experience

Trail walker experience preferred

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
Meeting at 7.45am for 8.00am departure
End time
3.00pm
Walking from
Penwortham (Seven Hills district)
Walking to
Clare (trail head)
Distance
14kms
Risks (Sunday)
Experience

Trail walker experience preferred.