WED WALK BBC SPONSORED 18 September E/M
**No need to book for wed walks.** Southern Namadgi - Pheasant and Boboyan Hills and 3 mountain huts. Leader: Robin Cayzer rcayzer@netspeed.com.au Mob: 0417238652 Grade: Medium. Distance/ 14 Km and 315m. Weather: For Shannon’s Flat, 1-18 degrees Map: Rooftop’s Namadgi- ACT South Activities Map. 1:50,000 or equivalents. Driving distance: 133 km ($60 per car) averages $15 per walker. Meeting time and place: 8:00am at Kambah Village Shops, leaving at 8.15 a.m. This 14km walk in the extreme south of the ACT starts from the historic (1903) Brayshaws Hut carpark (loo) and proceeds westward on the well-marked Settlers Track for under 2 km before we go offtrack to easily ascend two “Percies" (Pheasant Hill (1450m) and Boboyan Hill (1403m)) through open forest which has not burned in over 100 years. After morning tea, we will proceed off track, again through pleasant open forest, to a collection of huge boulders before doubling back to Waterhole Hut (lunch), then to the Grassy Greek Fire trail towards to Westermans Homestead (another loo) and the wonderful footpad back to Brayshaw’s and the cars. Those who have not walked with the club(s) before must contact the leader on 0417 238 652 to discuss suitability, difficulty and other arrangements.
WED WALK BBC SPONSORED 18 September E/M
Wed 18th Sep 2024
Walk
No need to book for wed walks.
Southern Namadgi - Pheasant and Boboyan Hills and 3 mountain huts.
Leader: Robin Cayzer rcayzer@netspeed.com.au Mob: 0417238652
Grade: Medium. Distance/ 14 Km and 315m.
Weather: For Shannon’s Flat, 1-18 degrees
Map: Rooftop’s Namadgi- ACT South Activities Map. 1:50,000 or equivalents.
Driving distance: 133 km ($60 per car) averages $15 per walker.
Meeting time and place: 8:00am at Kambah Village Shops, leaving at 8.15 a.m.
This 14km walk in the extreme south of the ACT starts from the historic (1903) Brayshaws Hut carpark (loo) and proceeds westward on the well-marked Settlers Track for under 2 km before we go offtrack to easily ascend two “Percies" (Pheasant Hill (1450m) and Boboyan Hill (1403m)) through open forest which has not burned in over 100 years. After morning tea, we will proceed off track, again through pleasant open forest, to a collection of huge boulders before doubling back to Waterhole Hut (lunch), then to the Grassy Greek Fire trail towards to Westermans Homestead (another loo) and the wonderful footpad back to Brayshaw’s and the cars.
Those who have not walked with the club(s) before must contact the leader on 0417 238 652 to discuss suitability, difficulty and other arrangements.
Additional Information
Length
Medium
Terrain
Medium
Distance (km or hrs)
14km
Ascent
315
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
Date and Time
Start: | Wed 18th Sep 2024 @ 08:15am |
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