Easy/Medium Wednesday Walk#1, 22 July, Ginninderry Conservation Corridor (NPA)

No bookings required for joint club Wednesday Walks

Leader: Terrylea Reynolds for NPA, 0408 715 218 or terryleainwashington@hotmail.com

From The Link, Strathnairn, we walk along several trails in the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor, starting with the Nguurung Bila Loop clockwise then head north onto the River Descent Track, stopping for morning tea at a beautiful spot on the Murrumbidgee River. From here we backtrack a short way to pick up the track again and complete a short loop over the two suspension bridges before heading back to rejoin the Nguurung Bila Loop. Lunch will be at a delightful shady spot among native eucalypts with plentiful logs to sit on. On to the Woodland Loop taking in the interpretive Burin Lookout signage, and if we have time we then may complete the Shepherds Lookout Loop before heading back to The Link. It will be fairly slow going with stellar views across the corridor, river and out to the Brindabellas. Lovely woodland, chances to encounter local wildlife (including grazing cows) and birds. There are lots of steps on this walk and a steep section. If the tracks are muddy then you may get wet feet. Poles recommended. The aim is to return to The Link by no later than 3 pm.

Distance: About 10-14 km (depending on the size and speed of the party), Climb: About 330-450 m (depending on whether we include the Shepherds Lookout Loop)

Grading: M/E (CBC), 8 (BBC), 2A (NPA)

Meet: the carpark at Gullifer Street, Strathnairn (behind the Strathnairn Cafe) where is there is plenty of parking, ready to start walking at 9 am

Weather: As of Sunday the BOM forecast for Canberra on Wednesday is for morning frost and partly cloudy, 0-13 degrees.

Those doing their first Wednesday Walk, and those who are not members of the CBC, BBC or NPA, must contact the leader to discuss the level of difficulty of the walk.