Friends of the Heysen Trail

Anstey Hill
2020-12-02
Join us for a twilight walk around Anstey’s Hill Recreation Park where we hope to see some local wildlife and venture up a couple of hills, including Torture hill.

Walk may vary depending on the weather.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, after the walk if people are interested in dinner we will do a walk in for the Tea Tree Gully Hotel as numbers will be limited.

Please comply with all COVID-19 practices.

Friends Shed Maintenance Day – Cobbler Creek
2020-12-03, 2021-02-11, 2021-02-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Maintenance Days at the Friends Shed at Cobbler Creek.

Volunteers are welcome to join in. You don’t have to be an expert handy person.

Please register so we can anticipate numbers and plan jobs.

Stirling Dinner Walk
2020-12-04 18:00 - 20:00
Our Twilight dinner walk is
approximately 7-8 klms in length.
This is now moved to Friday December 4th

After Covid disruption and extreme heat forecast for the 27th November.

This a loop walk, utilising the Heysen trail, Cascade trail and the Leah fire track, as they meander through the Mt George conservation park.

There is one steep section so a hiking pole or similar may assist you.

At the completion of our walk we will visit the Stirling golf clubrooms for our dinner ( not compulsory)

The club has advised that as last year, there will be live music and most meals at discounted prices. eg, a pizza, hamburger etc

This is a loop walk so we will finish where we started.

Springfield Heights
2020-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
An up hill and down dale walk through the leafy suburb of Springfield including the Urrbrae House rose garden and skirting around Waite campus for views of the city.

Summertown Saunter
2020-12-13
Starting and finishing through the back roads and reserves in Summertown this is a relatively comfortable walk except for the sharp little climb up behind Mt Lofty followed by a time meandering along some tracks in Cleland Con. Park before exiting back into the precincts of Summertown. As the walk will conclude prior to lunchtime there will only be short break for morning tea.

Port Adelaide Wonder Walls Part 1
2020-12-16 18:00 - 19:30
Walk the back streets of Port Adelaide and view the variety of art now on the walls of buildings in the Port

After Xmas Recovery
2020-12-27
A pleasant loop walk in the generally less trafficked southeastern section of Cleland Conservation Park starting from Measday Lookout to work off a few of our Xmas excesses. Will include a couple of climbs; one long, one steep & one relatively gentle before returning back along the Pioneer Womens Trail to the cars. There will only be a single break for morning tea after completing the climbs.

Wild Dog Glen
2021-01-06 18:00 - 20:30
A walk into the hills above Mitcham.

Steep and challenging in parts

Crafers-Mt Lofty Summit- Stirling night walk.
2021-01-15
This a partly night walk, so a headlamp or similar is a requirement.

We will be walking from Crafers to the Mount Lofty summit, via Stirling and numerous trails within the Cleland nature reserve.

Sunset on this day is at 8.30 pm so some walking in the dark will be a requirement.

Also the cafe at the summit will not be open, so I suggest you bring some food along. We will spend 20 or 30 minutes up there. Giving us time for food.

Our return will be via Cleland reserves, then back to our vehicles.

Torrens Linear Park (Lockleys) .... again
2021-01-21 18:00 - 19:30
Our November walk was defeated by the mini Covid lockdown, but the pheonix arises.

This walk winds along the River Torrens linear path. An easy 6 km walk, with no hills.

A very pleasant stroll to get our legs back on the trail towards the walking season ahead.

Take a relaxed winding pathway right along the River Torrens and enjoy the wildlife, reed beds and gum trees abundant with birdlife.

Can we hope for a cool breeze on a summer evening? You betcha. It is on order.

Semaphore Hysterical Walk
2021-01-27 18:00 - 19:45
Walk the back streets of Semaphore soaking up some of the history of this old suburb.

Shepherds Hill Recreation Park
2021-02-03
An easy amble to explore Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, including a loop (or two) and a couple of little ups. Enjoy the views over the southern suburbs and city prior to optional dinner at Balthazar Cafe located in nearby Pasadena Green.

Tennyson / Grange
2021-02-10 18:00 - 20:30
Time – 1800 to 2030 hours; Note: Sunset at 2013 hours.

Duration – Not more than two and a half hours. Please assemble early to ensure a prompt departure by 1800 hours.

Distance – Seven kilometres; therefore unsuitable for children, pets, and during hot weather.

Walk Description – Contiguous seaside suburbs that offer a clockwise walking loop of surprising contrasts.

Leader – Lyndon Grimmer.

Suggested Items – Sandshoes, hat, sunscreen, and water.

Optional Meal Afterwards –

Grange Hotel: Table service, with orders for dinner accepted until 2030.

Belair Conservation park, Night walk
2021-02-12 18:15 - 21:30
This is an approximately 13 KLM loop walk, the last part will be in the dark, so a headlamp or torch is a must.

We will walk a number of trails within the Bellair Conservation park.

There are no cafe’s or food stores within the park, so you must bring your own food.

We will stop at approximately half way for about 20 minutes, for a rest and food.

Mark Oliphant CP
2021-02-14 07:30 - 11:30
A lovely loop walk into and out, and throughout the beautiful Mark Oliphant Conservation Park including numerous undulations though none are too demanding.

The native woodland surroundings comprising of stringybarks, blue, pink and manna gums, and a small patch of candlebark gums are a delight to walk through, making the park a little gem to enjoy at any time of the year.

There will only be a short break for morning tea as the walk will finish before lunchtime.

Burnside Trails
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:45
A loop walk starting fron Brock Reserve with a pleasant climb up towards Mt Osmond golf course offering some splendid views back across Adelaide to the gulf. From near the golf course we cross Mt Osmond Road into Themeda Reserve descending before again crossing Mt Osmond Road prior to a zig zag climb back into Mt Osmond Reserve for the final gentle descent back to our cars.

Apart from the short zig zag climb towards the end of the walk the initial climb up to near the golf course is relatively easy. There may be a opportunity for the more adventurous walkers to follow a steeper section and then rejoin the group.

3 Bridges Pt Adelaide
2021-02-24 18:00 - 19:45
Walk the three bridges of Port Adelaide, the old, the ugly and the new, plus check out the last remaining mangrove in the upper Port Rover. Check out some wall art and the docks of Port Adelaide on this river ramble.

Annual Planning Day
2021-02-27 13:00 - 17:00
Friends of Heysen Trail Annual Planning Day

Council & Committees review achievements from 2020 and consider key projects and plans for the coming year:

Finance & Budget
Trail Development
Walk Program
Office & Administration
Membership
Promotion & Trailwalker
Reconciliation
Opportunities

Reports on 2020 outcomes and key aims for 2021.
We also welcome attendance and input from our general membership
Participants need to register to meet current Covid Safety requirements.

Waite CP
2021-02-28 07:30 - 12:00
A loop walk largely through the pleasant surrounds of Waite Conservation and Brown Hill Creek Recreation Parks offering some splendid views over Adelaide to the gulf and the nearby countryside. The walk includes a number of steepish climbs including the “slog” up Brown Hill. The walk may be modified on the day depending on the weather conditions.

There will a 20 minute morning tea break following the ascent of Brown Hill. The walk will be finished before lunch.

Though not a long walk it will be quite demanding.

Cleland CP
2021-03-04 07:30 - 11:30
A walk starting on the Southern side of the park climbing Chinaman’s track to near the Summit of Mt Lofty .We then follow the Eastern trails of the park back to the cars.

Distance 15kms -3:5-4hrs

Burnside Trails
2021-03-10 18:00 - 19:45
A loop walk starting from Brock Reserve with a pleasant climb up towards Mt Osmond golf course offering some splendid views back across Adelaide to the gulf. From near the golf course we cross Mt Osmond Road into Themeda Reserve descending before again crossing Mt Osmond Road prior to a zig-zag climb back into Mt Osmond Reserve for the final gentle descent back to our cars.

Apart from the short zig-zag climb towards the end of the walk the initial climb up to near the golf course is relatively easy. There may be a opportunity for the more adventurous walkers to follow a steeper section and then rejoin the group.

This is another attempt at the walk that was to have been held on Feb 18 (cancelled due to the heat).

Cobbler Creek - Porosa plus
2021-03-18 18:00 - 19:45
A good walk to blow away the summer cobwebs – not too long, but challenging in parts.

Well worth the visit, as Cobbler Creek contains the largest remaining stand of the endangered mallee box grassy woodland on the Adelaide plains, making it an important conservation area.

From the meeting place, we have a pleasant walk along the footpath adjacent to the Golden Grove Park and a quiet residential street before entering Cobbler Creek Recreation Park. Initially we will follow a comfortable walking trail before we take a sharp descent on a rugged trail to meet the Porosa Trail next to Cobbler Creek.

We continue along the creek on a narrow track, through bushland – the gums here are up to 150 years old. The track heads west, initially overlooking the creek. Further on we will have evening views over the Salisbury plain, Torrens Island and Barker Inlet.

After the Porosa turns east, we have a short climb to Teakles Ruin. A bit further on is the view over Greenwith and the Mt Lofty Ranges (see the image above).

From there we depart the Porosa to take the Valley Circuit on our way back to the car park.

Annual General Meeting
2021-03-19 18:30 - 20:30
Friends of the Heysen Trail and Other Walking Trails Inc – Annual General Meeting 2021

Woodville Bowling Club Oval Ave WOODVILLE

Members must register online to meet Covid requirements

Cleland/ Tuscany Loop
2021-03-21 08:00 - 10:20
A straightforward walk around the north eastern corner of Cleland Conservation Park. Ideal walk for a novice walker, anyone returning from injury or just looking for a pleasant Sunday walk.

Any enquiries please text Paul on 0412228631.

Crafers Loop
2021-03-26 08:00 - 11:00
Straight forward walk out on the Crafers side of the park. Some effort required to get back to the Summit but no long, steep climbs.

For further info please text Paul on 0412228631.

Night hike : Crafers - Mt Lofty loop
2021-03-26 18:15 - 21:00
This is a ‘last chance’ to enjoy an evening walk before the end of daylight saving.

This a night time walk to Mt Lofty summit and return.

Distance is approximately 10 klms

Be aware this is walking in the dark over some roughish tracks, so a headlamp or a good quality torch is a must.
A detail I forgot to mention, is that the kiosk at the summit won’t be open when we get there.
Also the service station at Crafers is being rebuilt, so again nothing available.

So I suggest you carry a meal/snack with you.

We will take a rest/meal break up on the summit.

Also should you need to contact me, my mobile is 0466 981 945

See you all Friday evening
