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EE19 Mylor-Cleland-Montacute Hts

Sat 27 to Sun 28 Jun 2026

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Walk name/location
EE19 Mylor-Cleland-Montacute Hts
Walk grade
End-to-End 19
Description

NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

NOTE: These walks are being walked out of order, so that the harder walk is on Saturday.

Saturday 27th June: Cleland to Montacute Heights (26km)

This spectacular section of the Trail passes through the native bushland of Cleland National Park, Horsnell Gully and Morialta Conservation Parks and along pleasant roadsides, giving you the opportunity to take in spectacular views over Adelaide and the Hills. One of the hardest walks of our second year.

Sunday 28th June: Mylor to Cleland (21km)

Although this is the most populated section of the Trail it retains a rural feel as you pass through the parks and bushland of Mylor, Bridgewater, Mount George Conservation Park and Cleland National Park. Several steep ascents.

Walk Difficulty – 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.

Start
Saturday 27 June 2026
End
Sunday 28 June 2026
Walk Leaders
Kristyn Willson
Dean Mortimer
Meredith Gray
Roz Garrard
Sharon Kennare
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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 2A, Kuitpo Office to Bridgewater Oval;
Mapsheet 2B, Bridgewater Oval to Stone Hut Road

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Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $12.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $5.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $25.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
0730 for 0745 bus departure
End time
1630
Walking from
Cleland
Walking to
Montacute Heights
Distance
26km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Steep ascents and descents. Creek crossings. Road crossings. Road walking. Tracks muddy and slippery if wet. Blackberry thorns.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2-3 litres of water and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Walking poles recommended.

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.

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
0730 for 0745 bus departure
End time
1530
Walking from
Mylor
Walking to
Cleland
Distance
21km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

Steep ascents. Road crossings. Road walking. Tracks muddy and slippery if wet. Undulations. Golf course.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles handy.

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. Cleland Cottage (formerly Mt Lofty Cottage YHA)
  4. Summertown
  5. Woodhouse Activity Centre
  6. Bridgewater
  7. Mylor
  8. Mt Lofty Summit cafe
  9. Norton Summit
  10. Mt Lofty
  11. Verdun

Near This Section

More than 2 km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Hahndorf

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Kersbrook
  2. Mylor Hampton campsite
  3. Mt Barker