Walk Description

Distance: 15 km

This walk begins at Glenlyon, a small town near Daylesford on the northern edge of Wombat State forest.  After following a section of the Loddon River (barely a creek at this stage) through the township, a few kilometres downstream it cascades into a small but scenic gorge before eventually meandering through farmland.   After exploring the Loddon Falls reserve, we’ll follow the gorge/river for a few more kilometres before returning to Glenlyon along quiet back-roads.   They’ll also be a visit to Glenlyon mineral spring – recommended if you want to top up your magnesium levels – so bring spare containers.

While most of the walk is on fairly easy tracks or back-roads, care needs to be taken on the short but rocky track descending below the falls.   The section following the gorge and river downstream of the falls is off-track for 4-5km before rejoining a road.   There will probably be a few river crossings, normally easy rock-hops if the water level is low.   If the river is high due to recent rain there are alternatives such as bridges or bypasses that enable any crossings to be avoided.

Transport

Transport to and from the walk location is by car. Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in.

If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations.

Passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the Car-pooling page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.

Booking

Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.

The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email.  The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.

By booking into this event you acknowledge that you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Booking Fee:
Members: free.     Non-members: $8.

Payment:
To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
You can pay by Paypal. If you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by credit or debit card.

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.

What to bring

• Day pack
• Sufficient water (2 litres, more on hot summer days)
• Lunch and snacks
• Hat, sun screen
• Suitable outdoor clothing (no jeans/sneakers!)
• Rainwear & warm jacket
• Proper walking shoes/boots
• Hand Sanitiser

Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details.   If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.

Safety and Ambulance Insurance

We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to Joining a walk and your safety

Still have questions?

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Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.