Horsnell Gully with a taste of Heysen

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What to expect

This walk proceeds along Coach Road to meet up with the Heysen Trail. This lovely section of the Heysen Trail through to Giles Conservation Park is renowned for its wildflowers. At Giles we visit 3 cottages – “Faith”, “Hope” and “Charity” and the reed beds for morning tea. The cottages were built by Charles Giles and John Horsnell in the 1840s so are in need of some maintenance.

From here we head back to Horsnell Gully Conservation Park with more interesting ruins with helpful information panels that may be perused by those interested in history during a lunch break. After lunch the fun part of the walk includes a clamber up a waterfall (be prepared some crawling on hands and knees).

The walk is about 14 kms and includes a number of challenges. Walking poles and boots with good ankle support are recommended.

Walk leader: Michael Joyce
Registrations close: 5:00pm 28 August 2020

Cost

Adults: $10.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Walk details

Date:
Saturday 29 August 2020, 8:00am – 2:00pm

Start time:
0800

Walking from:
Coach Road (with great views over Adelaide)

Walking to:
Loop walk

Distance:
14

Walk difficulty: Trail Walker

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Hazards

Fire tracks may be steep and rocky.

The waterfall climb is challenging. Wear sturdy walking boots. Walking poles are recommended.

Requirements

Bring morning tea, lunch and water.

Experience

Trailwalker experience preferred

Registration terms and conditions

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

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