Walk Description

Distance: 12 km

Walk on the rail trail from Trentham to Lyonville and back. Rather flat. Suits walkers who would like to get into bush walking or resume walking after the lockdowns.

This walk includes a longer-than-usual lunch break ( 1 hour or so) at Lyonville to explore the town. There is an option for lunch at Radio Springs Hotel. Walkers are to make their own bookings.

After the walk, there is an option to visit Trentham Falls as a group.

The walk will finish at approximately 3pm, or 4pm if visiting Trentham Falls.

 

Should you Participate?

We need to follow all state government requirements regarding COVID-19, therefore:

• You should not be attending this walk if you are required to be in quarantine or isolation, live in an area under lockdown or are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms as explained in this government webpage:        COVID-19 symptoms
• To attend this walk, you should be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have a medical exemption certificate at the date of the walk. This is a state government requirement that we need to comply with.

If you or anyone in your household feels sick in any way, please cancel. If you become unwell during the walk please notify your Leader immediately.

If you are in a high risk category, including being elderly or having a pre-existing medical condition, you should consider carefully whether you participate as the Club will accept no liability if you choose to participate.

Refer also to the Victoria state government Coronavirus page

 

Social Distancing and Good Hygiene

Before, during and after the walk, please practice social distancing and good hygiene to minimise the risk of infection, as explained here:

Hygiene and physical distancing

Carry a mask and wear it when required by the state government. Refer to:

Face masks in Victoria

 

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.

Drivers can choose whether they wish to take passengers or not.

For drivers who agree to accept a passenger, refer to this link for Victorian State Government guidelines for travelling with others:

CovidSafe Travel in Victoria – Travelling with others

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.   The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email.  The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.

Booking Fee:
Members: free.     Non-members: $7.

To avoid handling cash, non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee.
Unless there are exceptional circumstances (e.g. you need to cancel because you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms), there will be no refunds.
So please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.
Payment by Paypal or card is the quickest method, but if you choose to pay by EFT please follow the instruction to email the Treasurer with your payment details.

 

What to bring

• Hand Sanitiser
• Face Mask
• 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

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.

 

Still have questions?

Check out Joining a walk and your safety

Check out What happens on a walk.

Check out Day walks and social activities.

Check out our Covid-19 status.

Contact the leader using the “Enquiry” button.

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