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+ | ===== Walking In England And Wales - Part 5. ===== | ||
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+ | by Ainslie Morris & Mike Reynolds | ||
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+ | === Offa's Dyke Path, Wales. === | ||
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+ | Once upon a time, long, long ago, there was a King called Offa. He was the king of Mercia (central England) and reigned from 757 to 796. He built (or rather, he coerced the peasants to build) a dyke to demarcate a frontier between Wales and England. The " | ||
- | WALKING IN ENGLAND AND WALES | ||
- | PARTS by Ainslie Morris | ||
- | & Mike Reynolds | ||
- | OFFA'S DYKE PATH WALES | ||
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- | Once upon a time, long, long ago, there was a King called Offa. He was the king of | ||
- | Mercia (central England) and reigned from 757 to 796. He built (or rather, he coerced the peasants to build) a dyke to demarcate a frontier between Wales and England. The " | ||
- | ground level with a ditch of equal depth. It provided the inspiration in 1955 to designate a long-distance path which was finally opened in 1971. | ||
We were first inspired to go on this walk, the " | We were first inspired to go on this walk, the " | ||
- | Chepstow (CHEAPSTOW | + | |
- | We crossed the fine Victorian iron bridge, noting the great tidal drop the river had | + | Chepstow (Cheapstow |
- | made since we'd had lunch beside it earlier, and then we were in England. Out came our guide book and route notes', obtained by writing (with an S.A.E.) to:- Offa's Dyke Association, | + | |
- | list of publications which have prices, then send for what you want. We bought:- | + | We crossed the fine Victorian iron bridge, noting the great tidal drop the river had made since we'd had lunch beside it earlier, and then we were in England. Out came our guide book and route notes, obtained by writing (with an S.A.E.) to:- Offa's Dyke Association, |
- | 1. Offa's Dyke Strip Maps - set for 2 pounds 50 pence. | + | |
- | 2. Offa's Dyke South to North Route Notes - 70 pence. | + | - Offa's Dyke Strip Maps - set for 2 pounds 50 pence. |
- | 3. Offa's Dyke Path Accommodation List - 70 pence. | + | |
- | 4. Camping List - 30 pence. | + | |
- | 5. The ODA Book of Ma's Dyke Path by Frank Noble - 3 pounds. | + | |
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We found this book essential for giving us information on the historical features, for this is a large part of the reason for walking in Britain from the Australian point of view. We also bought "Welsh Place-Names and Their Meanings" | We found this book essential for giving us information on the historical features, for this is a large part of the reason for walking in Britain from the Australian point of view. We also bought "Welsh Place-Names and Their Meanings" | ||
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So off we set on the pont (bridge - Latin influence on Welsh) over the afon (pronounced avon - river) along the ffordd-fawr (main road), soon left for the first of many a fronhenlog (sunny hillside). It was a lovely afternoon, and in fact was building up to a heat-wave over the next few days. Up on the ridge we gained extensive views over the broad Severn River into Somerset in England. A man and his dog herded the black and white cows for milking. This was our first indication that we were to travel through rich agricultural land on many stretches of the walk. | So off we set on the pont (bridge - Latin influence on Welsh) over the afon (pronounced avon - river) along the ffordd-fawr (main road), soon left for the first of many a fronhenlog (sunny hillside). It was a lovely afternoon, and in fact was building up to a heat-wave over the next few days. Up on the ridge we gained extensive views over the broad Severn River into Somerset in England. A man and his dog herded the black and white cows for milking. This was our first indication that we were to travel through rich agricultural land on many stretches of the walk. | ||
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At Wintour' | At Wintour' | ||
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We were rewarded here with our first sight of Offa's Dyke, a bank overgrown with trees. At the Devil' | We were rewarded here with our first sight of Offa's Dyke, a bank overgrown with trees. At the Devil' | ||
- | The morning mist far below in the valley was the prelude to a glorious day, which we began by retracing our steps across the farm, through the wood, and down to Tintern Abbey. Ruined | ||
- | February 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 5 | ||
- | when Henry VIII made the Cistercian monks remove the lead roof, these magnificent stone buildings remind us of the wealth derived from farms or granges developed and owned by the monks. No wonder the king dissolved the monasteries and grabbed their possessions. All of this is explained in an excellent small on-site museum. | ||
- | From Tintern we decided not to re-ascend to the ODP, but to ramble along the Wye river bank. The river runs cold and swift, and here loses its tidal influence. We saw a couple of men jump in for a swim, swiftly swept down, otherwise the heat may have driven me in for a cooling dip too. A drowsy lie on the grass in the sun, a stroll along by glorious banks | ||
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- | of massed pink wildflowers (actually introduced Himalayan balsam), and we arrived at Monmouth. We were back in Wales. | ||
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- | 41,1 Birmiuglmm | + | The morning mist far below in the valley was the prelude to a glorious day, which we began by retracing our steps across the farm, through the wood, and down to Tintern Abbey. Ruined when Henry VIII made the Cistercian monks remove the lead roof, these magnificent stone buildings remind us of the wealth derived from farms or granges developed and owned by the monks. No wonder the king dissolved the monasteries and grabbed their possessions. All of this is explained in an excellent small on-site museum. |
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- | -f3 | + | Here we chose to camp for 50 pence on a soft lawn beneath apple trees in the perfect little garden of a handsome Victorian house. The landlady, seeing how hot (and sweaty) we looked, offered us a hot shower. You could use the camping area just over the old bridge complete with stone gate tower, or the charming old stone Youth Hostel in the centre of this lovely little town. This was the British summer at its best; and the locals were all out in the balmy evening to listen in the town square to a visiting Bavarian band with a backdrop of pubs gaily bedecked with flowers. |
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- | xm, km | + | A beer garden meal tempted us, so into a pub to order. But how to get into the back garden? There was a snappy spaniel on a runner wire to negotiate. We did it, and settled down among the old beer barrels and kids playing. Over the low back door it said - "Duck or grouse" |
- | Here we chose to camp for SO pence on a soft lawn beneath apple trees in the perfect little garden of a handsome Victorian house. The landlady, seeing how hot (and sweaty) we looked, offered us a hot shower. You could use the camping area just over the old bridge complete with stone gate tower, or the charming old stone Youth Hostel in the centre of this | + | |
- | lovely little town. This was the British summer at its best; and the locals were all out in the balmy evening to listen in the town square to a visiting Bavarian band with a backdrop of pubs gaily bedecked with flowers. | + | We had by now covered |
- | A beer garden meal tempted us, so into a pub to order. But how to get into the back garden? There was a snappy spaniel on a runner wire to negotiate. We did it, and settled down among the old beer barrels and kids playing. Over the low back door it said - | + | |
- | "Duck or grouse" | + | Hedges keep much of Britain' |
- | - grouse! | + | |
- | We had by now covered | + | Llantilio Crossenny was far enough, we decided, when we saw a scrawled sign " |
- | third day also dawned hot, and so we only walked 9 miles of mostly level going across fields and over stiles, | + | |
- | DAR [MOM | + | The next morning we explored the village; the decrepit manor house of our farm, the pub, the tiny shop/ |
- | Hedges keep much of Britain' | + | |
- | wild raspberries, | + | |
- | fragrant creamy meadow-sweet, | + | |
- | only native confer), the prevalent narrow-leaved ash and of course, the English oak. Their | + | |
- | Page 6 The Sydney Bushwalker February 1989 | + | |
- | varied forms and shades of green make woods and hedges a delight; we were glad of their dense shade this day. | + | |
- | Llantilio Crossenny was far enough, we decided, when we saw a scrawled sign " | + | |
- | with a View of a large pond, the home of swans and their cygnets. | + | |
- | The next morning we explored the village; the decrepit manor house of our farm, the pub, the tiny shop/ | + | |
- | Cross was founded in the 6th century when Offers English ancestors were still heathens. So it is pre-Norman but not Saxon, because it was built to celebrate the defeat of the invading Saxons - that is, the English with their "SAXES" or long knives. | + | |
This was to be a hazy warm day; the haze could be seen even across a field, and the near and distant hills had disappeared from view. We paid a visit to White Castle, one of the "Three Castles" | This was to be a hazy warm day; the haze could be seen even across a field, and the near and distant hills had disappeared from view. We paid a visit to White Castle, one of the "Three Castles" | ||
- | Pack walkers had been a rare sight so far; ODP is considered to be the second most strenuous long-distance path after the Pennine Way, and it certainly becomes hillier as you proceed north. After lunch we met a group of Dutch walkers, four adults and two children, | + | |
- | pink from the heat. We were pleased in mid-afternoon to come to a large farmhouse when a young lad was being enterprising and selling cold drinks. Down we went to Pandy (meaning fulling-mill, | + | Pack walkers had been a rare sight so far; ODP is considered to be the second most strenuous long-distance path after the Pennine Way, and it certainly becomes hillier as you proceed north. After lunch we met a group of Dutch walkers, four adults and two children, pink from the heat. We were pleased in mid-afternoon to come to a large farmhouse when a young lad was being enterprising and selling cold drinks. Down we went to Pandy (meaning fulling-mill, |
What a view we had next morning as the sun rose over England far below; after a showery night, all was clear and sparkling again. Up here on the moors the ling (heather) was in bloom; the border follows ten miles of the ridge top. Wales below on our left in rugged hills, England on our right, a patchwork of cultivated fields. An abrupt spur at Hay Bluff offers a magnificent view of the Wye Valley, here a gentle patchwork quilt. | What a view we had next morning as the sun rose over England far below; after a showery night, all was clear and sparkling again. Up here on the moors the ling (heather) was in bloom; the border follows ten miles of the ridge top. Wales below on our left in rugged hills, England on our right, a patchwork of cultivated fields. An abrupt spur at Hay Bluff offers a magnificent view of the Wye Valley, here a gentle patchwork quilt. | ||
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A camp in another lovely Victorian garden and a good meal in "The Granary" | A camp in another lovely Victorian garden and a good meal in "The Granary" | ||
- | Next morning we just had to have a wander in the largest- second-hand bookshop in the world. Mike found a few shelves devoted to Welsh literature, and we bought "Wild Wales" | + | |
- | by George Borrow, who walked over much of Wales in 1854. He was an extraordinary walker and an amazing linguist - anyone who can learn to speak Welsh must be! | + | Next morning we just had to have a wander in the largest second-hand bookshop in the world. Mike found a few shelves devoted to Welsh literature, and we bought "Wild Wales" by George Borrow, who walked over much of Wales in 1854. He was an extraordinary walker and an amazing linguist - anyone who can learn to speak Welsh must be! |
Leaving Hay-on-Wye the first mile or so of the route follows the river, but then veers off into undulating, intensively cultivated farmland, with many stiles to cross on the way. At each junction and turn, the way is signposted with the ubiquitous "Offa Dyke Path" fingerposts, | Leaving Hay-on-Wye the first mile or so of the route follows the river, but then veers off into undulating, intensively cultivated farmland, with many stiles to cross on the way. At each junction and turn, the way is signposted with the ubiquitous "Offa Dyke Path" fingerposts, | ||
- | We had known the glorious weather was too good to last, and by afternoon tea time we were wet enough to be glad of finding a house offering tea and home-made cakes at Gladestry. Suitably fortified, we donned the Cortex | + | |
- | the border town of Kington to find a spot for our tent. | + | We had known the glorious weather was too good to last, and by afternoon tea time we were wet enough to be glad of finding a house offering tea and home-made cakes at Gladestry. Suitably fortified, we donned the Gortex |
- | After conSulting our accommodation guide, we found ourselves for the third time this trip camping in somebody' | + | |
- | Anyway, we had rung the bell by the front door of a terrace house in the main street, and had been shown through to the back lawn where we pitched our tent. With no sign of a let-up in the rain, we were glad to have the use of the lean-to | + | After conSulting our accommodation guide, we found ourselves for the third time this trip camping in somebody' |
- | February 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 7 | + | |
- | table and chairs) to cook our dinner in, and later to relax in with a game of Scrabble. | + | Anyway, we had rung the bell by the front door of a terrace house in the main street, and had been shown through to the back lawn where we pitched our tent. With no sign of a let-up in the rain, we were glad to have the use of the lean-to |
- | Next day, with the weather cool and windy, but with the overnight rain cleared away, we had a quick look at the quaint (and traffic clogged) streets of Kington, and then headed for the hills again. And the hills were getting bigger! This next stretch of the path took us | + | |
- | through | + | Next day, with the weather cool and windy, but with the overnight rain cleared away, we had a quick look at the quaint (and traffic clogged) streets of Kington, and then headed for the hills again. And the hills were getting bigger! This next stretch of the path took us through |
- | Here we found some of the best-preserved sections of the Dyke, and often the path runs right on the top of Offals | + | |
- | a day of rain - fine open views, with ever changing vistas of rolling hills and dotted with farms which seem to have grown there, so much are they part of the landscapp. If only we had not had a cold south-west wind blowing in our left ears all day! | + | Here we found some of the best-preserved sections of the Dyke, and often the path runs right on the top of Offa' |
- | The fourteen miles to Knighton was a steady day's walk, and we were there just in time | + | |
- | to get to the Offals | + | The fourteen miles to Knighton was a steady day's walk, and we were there just in time to get to the Offa' |
- | It had been our intention to walk as far as Knighton (about half of the total Offals | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * * * | + | It had been our intention to walk as far as Knighton (about half of the total Offa' |
- | SOCIAL REPORT FEBRUARY | + | |
- | by Ian Debert | + | ---- |
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+ | ===== Social Report February. ===== | ||
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+ | by Ian Debert | ||
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+ | __Wednesday | ||
We all use maps in our bushwalking but give little thought to how they are made. | We all use maps in our bushwalking but give little thought to how they are made. | ||
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Come along to the Clubrooms and find out about this most important process used to produce maps such as topographical maps, tourist maps and street directories. | Come along to the Clubrooms and find out about this most important process used to produce maps such as topographical maps, tourist maps and street directories. | ||
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- | NOTICE | + | ---- |
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+ | === Notice. === | ||
The Treasurer reminds all members that Annual Subscriptions are due and payable on or after the Annual General Meeting and within six months from the start of the Club year as provided for in the Constitution, | The Treasurer reminds all members that Annual Subscriptions are due and payable on or after the Annual General Meeting and within six months from the start of the Club year as provided for in the Constitution, | ||
- | * 31313131313131 * 313131 | + | |
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+ | === Eastwood Camping Centre. === | ||
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+ | From every State, Australian Made is great! | ||
QLD | QLD | ||
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+ | * QBB Butter Concentrate | ||
NT | NT | ||
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+ | * Beef Jerkey | ||
WA | WA | ||
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- | Goretex Clothing Cycle Panniers | + | * Wilderness Equipment Backpacks |
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+ | * Cycle Panniers | ||
ACT | ACT | ||
- | National Maps | + | |
- | Outgear Backpacks Accessories | + | * National Maps |
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- | Giant Trees Dried meals | + | |
- | NSW | + | |
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- | J & H, Mont, Romans | + | |
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- | Day Packs High Tops, Summit Gear | + | |
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- | Holeproof | + | |
- | Undies 4 Socks | + | |
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- | C nyon bags | + | |
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SA | SA | ||
- | e Rossi Bo ts | + | |
- | Fr ers Baby Carriers | + | * Rossi Boots |
- | Vic | + | * Flinders |
- | EAST WOOD | + | |
- | CAMPING | + | VIC |
- | CENTRE | + | |
- | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122 | + | * Outgear Backpacks Accessories |
- | February 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 9 | + | * Feathertop Wool Shirts |
- | THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING | + | * Giant Trees Dried meals |
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- | There were 30 or so members present at around 2016 when the President called the meeting to order. The call for apologies brought no response. Two new members were welcomed in the usual manner with constitution, | + | NSW |
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+ | * Sleeping Bags - J & H, Mont, Romans | ||
+ | * Rainwear - Mont, J & H, Superior | ||
+ | * Day Packs - High Tops, Summit Gear | ||
+ | * Bonwick Caving Ladders | ||
+ | * Holeproof Undies 4 Socks | ||
+ | * Trailblazer Hats | ||
+ | * DB Canyon bags | ||
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+ | TAS | ||
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+ | * Blundstone Boots | ||
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+ | 3 Trelawney St (PO Box 131) Eastwood NSW 2122. | ||
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+ | Phone us today & say " | ||
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+ | 02-858-3833 | ||
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+ | ===== The January General Meeting. ===== | ||
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+ | by Barry Wallace | ||
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+ | There were 30 or so members present at around 2016 when the President called the meeting to order. The call for apologies brought no response. Two new members were welcomed in the usual manner with constitution, | ||
The Minutes of last month' | The Minutes of last month' | ||
- | Correspondence brought a letter from the South-East Forest Fighting Fund requesting donations to assist in the campaign to save the sensitive forest areas in south eastern N.S.W. which have been included in the area covered by the recent 15-year extension to the Wood- chipping | + | |
+ | Correspondence brought a letter from the South-East Forest Fighting Fund requesting donations to assist in the campaign to save the sensitive forest areas in south eastern N.S.W. which have been included in the area covered by the recent 15-year extension to the woodchipping | ||
The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
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The Walks Report began on the weekend of December 16,17,18 with Don Finch' | The Walks Report began on the weekend of December 16,17,18 with Don Finch' | ||
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Over the Christmas period Carol Bruce and John Porter led 6 people on their Brogo/ | Over the Christmas period Carol Bruce and John Porter led 6 people on their Brogo/ | ||
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Don Finch' | Don Finch' | ||
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George Walton had 9 on his Kosciusko area walk. The wildflowers were good and the weather was overcast but fine. Bob Younger' | George Walton had 9 on his Kosciusko area walk. The wildflowers were good and the weather was overcast but fine. Bob Younger' | ||
- | The following weekend, 6,7,8 January saw Les Powell leading a party of 5 on his Nattai River trip. The weather was cool, so to keep the troops entertained Les took them up onto Wanganderry tops to camp. Kenn Clacher' | + | |
- | The weekend of 13,14,15 January saw Oliver | + | The following weekend, 6,7,8 January saw Les Powell leading a party of 5 on his Nattai River trip. The weather was cool, so to keep the troops entertained Les took them up onto Wanganderry tops to camp. Kenn Clacher' |
- | Of the Sunday walks, there was no report of Elwyn Morris' | + | |
+ | The weekend of 13,14,15 January saw Oliver | ||
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+ | Of the Sunday walks, there was no report of Elwyn Morris' | ||
Federation matters are covered elsewhere in the magazine, but there was one item of special interest. It seems F.B.W. will be holding an extraordinary meeting to discuss the questions of incorporation and insurance. Sounds like old times. | Federation matters are covered elsewhere in the magazine, but there was one item of special interest. It seems F.B.W. will be holding an extraordinary meeting to discuss the questions of incorporation and insurance. Sounds like old times. | ||
- | Page 10 The Sydney Bushwalker February 1989 | + | |
Alex Colley presented the Conservation Report. There was a letter advising that some commercial organisation has been urging people to fish the Cox River by helicopter and a report that 550 people recently demonstrated in Bega against the removal of the wood-chipping license in south-western New South Wales. | Alex Colley presented the Conservation Report. There was a letter advising that some commercial organisation has been urging people to fish the Cox River by helicopter and a report that 550 people recently demonstrated in Bega against the removal of the wood-chipping license in south-western New South Wales. | ||
- | General Business brought a motion to the effect that the Club indemnify the Club Committee or any member of the Committee or any person acting under direction | + | |
+ | General Business brought a motion to the effect that the Club indemnify the Club Committee or any member of the Committee or any person acting under direction | ||
Then it was only a matter of announcements, | Then it was only a matter of announcements, | ||
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- | FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS NSW - Re2ortof Januaa | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs NSW - Report Of January | ||
by Spiro Hajinakitas | by Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
- | Incorporation: | + | |
- | Wood-Chipping: | + | === Incorporation: |
- | General: 1989 National Sports Exhibition to be held on 4/10 September at Homebush Sports Centre. N.P.W.S. South-East | + | |
- | New Premises: The present venue at 39 George Street, The Rocks, is unsuitable and FBW will seek premises elsewhere. | + | The February meeting will decide date of extraordinary meeting to discuss |
- | ########### | + | |
- | BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH | + | === Wood-Chipping: |
- | 10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI | + | |
- | 047-87 8366 | + | Roger Lembit reports steps are being taken to establish The Deua National Park as a Wilderness Area. Clubs are urged to do walks in the wood-chipping areas, particularly Tantananglo, |
- | KANANGRA BOYD | + | |
- | . UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS | + | === General: |
- | . SIX FOOT TRACK | + | |
- | PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT | + | 1989 National Sports Exhibition to be held on 4/10 September at Homebush Sports Centre. N.P.W.S. South-East |
- | Share the Fare Competitive Rates | + | |
- | February 1989 The Sydney Bushwalker Page 11 | + | === New Premises: |
- | COOL ANA | + | |
+ | The present venue at 39 George Street, The Rocks, is unsuitable and FBW will seek premises elsewhere. | ||
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+ | === Belvedere Taxis Blackheath. === | ||
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+ | 10 seater mini bus taxi. 047-87 8366. | ||
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+ | Kanangra Boyd. Upper Blue Mountains. Six Foot Track. | ||
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+ | Pick up anywhere for start or finish of your walk - by prior arrangement. | ||
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+ | Share the fare - competitive rates. | ||
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+ | ===== Coolana. ===== | ||
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+ | by Patrick James | ||
Coolana is the Club's own property on the left bank of the Kangaroo River in Kangaroo Valley. The entrance to the property is located at grid reference 692 513 on CMA map Burner 8928-2-N. Coolana is actually located close to the junction of three maps; Bundanoon 8928-1-5, Burner 8928-2-N and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S. The main part of Coolana is centred around grid reference 675 517 on the Bundanoon map. The map below should be more than sufficient to find the property. | Coolana is the Club's own property on the left bank of the Kangaroo River in Kangaroo Valley. The entrance to the property is located at grid reference 692 513 on CMA map Burner 8928-2-N. Coolana is actually located close to the junction of three maps; Bundanoon 8928-1-5, Burner 8928-2-N and Kangaroo Valley 9028-4-S. The main part of Coolana is centred around grid reference 675 517 on the Bundanoon map. The map below should be more than sufficient to find the property. | ||
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Coolana is about two hours drive south of Sydney via either the Hume Highway or the Princes Highway. The distance by either highway is almost the same. Take the Hume Highway to Mittagong, then via Bowral, Moss Vale and State Route 79 (Moss Vale Road) to Kangaroo Valley. Pass over Hampden Bridge and then take the second road to the right, see the map below. For travel via the Princes Highway turn off at Berry onto the Kangaroo Valley Road and then take the second road to the left before the Hampden Bridge. | Coolana is about two hours drive south of Sydney via either the Hume Highway or the Princes Highway. The distance by either highway is almost the same. Take the Hume Highway to Mittagong, then via Bowral, Moss Vale and State Route 79 (Moss Vale Road) to Kangaroo Valley. Pass over Hampden Bridge and then take the second road to the right, see the map below. For travel via the Princes Highway turn off at Berry onto the Kangaroo Valley Road and then take the second road to the left before the Hampden Bridge. | ||
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Hampden Bridge over the Kangaroo River is an impressive steel suspension structure with sandstone pylons. The turn-off is Mount Scanzi Road which becomes Tallowa Dam Road. Our land is on the northern side of the road. The access track leads from the road to parking area. From there it is downhill on foot to the land. | Hampden Bridge over the Kangaroo River is an impressive steel suspension structure with sandstone pylons. The turn-off is Mount Scanzi Road which becomes Tallowa Dam Road. Our land is on the northern side of the road. The access track leads from the road to parking area. From there it is downhill on foot to the land. | ||
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Coolana is about 32 ha in area and boasts as improvements one corrugated iron shed and a water supply. Coolana belongs to the Club and is open to all members to enjoy. Each year two or three Club functions including the Reunion and a bush dance are held at Coolana. The 1989 Reunion will be at Coolana. | Coolana is about 32 ha in area and boasts as improvements one corrugated iron shed and a water supply. Coolana belongs to the Club and is open to all members to enjoy. Each year two or three Club functions including the Reunion and a bush dance are held at Coolana. The 1989 Reunion will be at Coolana. | ||
- | There are plenty of good camping spots under shady trees and good swimming in the river.- Plenty of wood for camp fires. | + | |
- | TO BOWRAL | + | There are plenty of good camping spots under shady trees and good swimming in the river. Plenty of wood for camp fires. |
- | NOT TO SCALE | + | |
- | HAMPTON BRIDGE | + | [ Map of access to Coolana. ] |
- | KANGARM RTUFR | + | |
- | / TALLOWA ROAD | + | ---- |
- | SIGN COOLANA S.B.WALKE | + | |
- | TO NOWRA | + | === Canoe & Camping. === |
- | COOLANA | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHW 4E | + | 265 Victoria Road, Gladesville, |
- | 265 VICTORIA ROAD GLADESVILLE 211 | + | |
- | PHONE (02) 817 5590 HOURS - HON-FRI 9-5.30 | + | 226 Princes Highway, Kogarah Bay, 2217. Phone (02) 546 5455. Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5.30, Thurs 9-7, Sat - 9-4. |
- | THURS - 9-7 | + | |
- | SAT - 9-4 (PARKING AT REAR, OFF PITTWATER ROAD) | + | A large range of lightweight, quality, bushwalking & camping gear: |
- | 226 PRINCES HIGHWAY KOGARAH BAY 2217 PHONE (02) 546 5455 HOURS4--MON-FRI | + | |
- | THDRS - 9-7 | + | * Lightweight food for backpackers and canoeists |
- | SAT - 9-4 | + | * Cold weather protection clothing and raingear |
- | A LARGE RANGE OF LIGHTWEIGHI, QUALITY, BUSHWALKING Et CAMPING GEAR | + | * Maps, books and leaflets |
- | LIGHTWEIGHT FOOD FOR BACKPACKERS AND CANOEISTS | + | * Information service for canoeists and walkers |
- | COLD WEATHER PROTECTION CLOTHING AND RAINGEAR | + | |
- | MAPS, BOOKS AND LEAFLETS | + | * Compasses |
- | INFORMATION SERVICE FOR CANOEISTS AND WALKERS | + | * Survival gear |
- | KNIVES | + | |
- | WE STOCK THE LARGEST RANGE OF CANOEING GEAR IN N.S.W. | + | We stock the largest range of canoeing gear in N.S.W. |
- | QUALM( TOURING CRAFT OF Alt TYPES HIGH QUALITY, PERFORMANCE COMPETITION CRAFT | + | |
- | | + | Quality touring craft of all types. High quality, performance competition craft. |
- | ALL TYPES OF SPRAY COVERS | + | |
- | FOOTWEAR | + | * A huge range of paddles for all types of canoeing |
- | February 1989. The Sydney Bushwalker Page 13 | + | * Wetsuits |
- | THE BUNDEENA TO LITTLE MARLEY EASY WALK | + | * Surf skis |
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+ | * Wide range of jackets | ||
+ | * Face masks | ||
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+ | * Many types of buoyancy | ||
+ | * Helmets | ||
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+ | ===== The Bundeena To Little Marley Easy Walk. ===== | ||
by Errol Sheedy | by Errol Sheedy | ||
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Twelve walkers assembled at Cronulla for my annual easy stroll from Bundeena to Little Marley on Sunday 4th December. | Twelve walkers assembled at Cronulla for my annual easy stroll from Bundeena to Little Marley on Sunday 4th December. | ||
- | Some of us had been curious as to the extent of the recent bushfires in the Royal National Park (and indeed, some members who phoned me prior to the walk had asked questions as to whether the burnt areas might prevent the trip going), but Keith, ever a fund of necessary knowledge appertaining to matters outdoors, told us that whenhe | + | |
- | Now would be a good time to collect litter in the burnt areas. The number of bottles, | + | Some of us had been curious as to the extent of the recent bushfires in the Royal National Park (and indeed, some members who phoned me prior to the walk had asked questions as to whether the burnt areas might prevent the trip going), but Keith, ever a fund of necessary knowledge appertaining to matters outdoors, told us that when he had walked from Otford to Bundeena, the previous week, he had not seen many burnt areas south of Wattamolla, but that the areas north of there were mainly burnt out. So it proved to be, for most of the inland track region from Bundeena to Marley Beach had been burnt, providing a different kind of view of the bush. |
- | cans and, in the immediate vicinity of camping areas, old billys and other camping equipment tossed into the scrub along the tracks is quite considerable. Rubbish that was previously cloaked by foliage is now exposed for all to see. At one place a discarded aluminium can had landed in a banksia bush and the heat of the bushfire had melted and partially oxidised the can so that it hung there, draped in the blackened fork of the branch, looking for all the | + | |
- | world like a surrealistically deceased objet d'art. I felt sure that Dali would have deigned | + | Now would be a good time to collect litter in the burnt areas. The number of bottles, cans and, in the immediate vicinity of camping areas, old billys and other camping equipment tossed into the scrub along the tracks is quite considerable. Rubbish that was previously cloaked by foliage is now exposed for all to see. At one place a discarded aluminium can had landed in a banksia bush and the heat of the bushfire had melted and partially oxidised the can so that it hung there, draped in the blackened fork of the branch, looking for all the world like a surrealistically deceased objet d'art. I felt sure that Dali would have deigned to receive the commission to paint it in situ. |
- | to receive the commission to paint it in situ. | + | |
- | The view as we approached Marley Beach showed that, while the fires had been extensively through this area, there were pockets of unburnt bush here and there, such as the north end' | + | The view as we approached Marley Beach showed that, while the fires had been extensively through this area, there were pockets of unburnt bush here and there, such as the north end of Marley Beach and the stretch between Little Marley Beach and the creek. It seemed that the high ground above the track between these two beaches is actually just a southern extension of the Marley sand dune. The flat ridge heads off south at such a slight slope that the conclusion is difficult to avoid. |
- | the high ground above the track between these two beaches is actually just a southern extension of the Marley sand dune. The flat ridge heads off south at such a slight slope that the | + | |
- | conclusion is difficult to avoid. | + | We had a leisurely morning tea at Little Marley before setting off inland to Deer Pool for lunch, and where numerous swims were enjoyed. Several types of stoves were employed to boil the billy. George had a hexa-something-tablet stove which opened up with serrated jaws upon which the billy sat, and Les had a lot of fun with his new pump-up stove which he was trying to master prior to a N.Z. trip. There seemed to be some problem with the jets or whatever, and while aficionados of the stove looked on, making helpful suggestions, |
- | We had a leisurely morning tea at Little Marley before setting off inland to Deer Pool for lunch, and where numerous swims were enjoyed. Several types of stoves were employed to boil the billy. George had a hexa-something-tablet stove which opened up with serrated jaws upon which the billy sat, and Les had a lot of fun with his new pump-up stove which he was trying to master prior to a N.Z. trip. There seemed to be some problem with the jets or whatever, and while aficionados of the stove looked on, making helpful suggestions, | + | |
- | much for me so I had another swim. | + | The return track from Deer Pool along Marley Creek to Marley Beach was interesting because we found a repetition of the same minor difficulties we had earlier encountered while following the inland track from Bundeena. After the fires had burnt all the ground-level foliage, and the leaves fell from the singed gums, covering the bare track, it was no longer a matter of just following the tunnel of the track through a wall of bushes on either side. It wasn't a great problem but the track no longer looked familiar and it was a lot easier to walk off the track without realizing it. It just took a bit more care. Actually, at this point, it would not, after the fires, have been all that much more difficult to walk over the hill to the coast track. However if we had done so we would have been able to go straight into a performance of our own version of the Black and White Minstrel Show - without any whites in sight! |
- | The return track from Deer Pool along Marley Creek to Marley Beach was interesting because we found a repetition of the same minor difficulties we had earlier encountered while following the inland track from Bundeena. After the fires had burnt all the ground-level foliage, and the leaves fell from the singed gums, covering the bare track, it was no longer a matter of just following the tunnel of the track through a wall of bushes on either side. It wasn't a great problem but the track no longer looked familiar and it was a lot easier to walk off the track without realizing it. It just took a bit more care. Actually, at this | + | |
- | point, it would not, after the fires, have been all that much more difficult to walk over the hill to the coast track. However if we had done so we would have been able to go straight into a performance of our own version of the Black and White Minstrel Show - without any whites in sight! | + | We followed the Coast Track back to Bundeena enjoying a good N.E. breeze which made walking very pleasant, although we did miss the display of wild flowers which normally adorn the edges of the track. The process of regeneration is in full swing after the fires. Most of the casuarinas we saw were dead but the seed cones on the burnt branches have opened up, discharging the seeds, and there are myriad seedlings already growing. The most obvious new growth is on the grass trees (Xanthorrea). The new leaves, growing out of the top of the blackened stumps, were about 40 cm long with the tips browned from the fire which doesn' |
- | We followed the Coast Track back to Bundeena enjoying a good N.E. breeze which made walking very pelasant, although we did miss the display of wild flowers which normally adorn the edges of the track. The process of regeneration is in full swing after the fires. Most of the casuarinas we saw were dead but the seed cones on the burnt branches have opened up, discharging the seeds, and there are myriad seedlings already growing. The most obvious new | + | |
- | growth is on the grass trees (Xanthorrea). The new leaves, growing out of the top of the | + | |
- | blackened stumps, were about 40 cm long with the tips browned from the fire which doesn' | + | |
- | fire and regenerates from seed; other banksias put out shoots from lignotubers). The next | + | |
- | few months should be very interesting. | + | |
- | Page 14 The Sydney BushWalker February 19813. | + | |
The fires had made our usual walk much more memorable. | The fires had made our usual walk much more memorable. | ||
- | Participants | + | |
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- | FOOTNOTES | + | |
- | o Last month we were well represented in the media, on radio (see below) with a report on Bushwalking in the Thirties, and in the press with one of our older members, Bert Whillier, expounding on the sport of SAND SKIING. | + | ---- |
- | SBW members listening to National Radio at 1.30 pm on Saturday, 14th January, heard four | + | |
- | familiar voices, as Dot Butler, Edna Garrad, Paddy Pallin and Alex Colley discussed early days in the walking game around Sydney. Dot explained how simple and cheap it could be if you used a pillow-slip for a pack, slept in an overhang or in a hollow log wrapped in a blanket, and walked barefoot. Paddy and Alex told how specialised gear for walkers | + | ===== Footnotes. ===== |
- | o Alex Colley has sold over 50 copies of the Wilderness Calendars to Club members which provides a welcome boost to conservation funds and helps to disprove the belief that bushwalkers cannot count. Copies of the calendar are still available and make a handsome gift. A few minutes with some liquid paper will convert Jan 89 to Jan 90. Alex also has plenty of Henry Gold photo postcards. | + | |
- | o Next month is the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. All positions are open to members subject to Clauses 23 and 40 of the Constitution. So if you have a burning desire to be the Committee here's your opportunity. Voting is of course democratic, | + | Last month we were well represented in the media, on radio (see below) with a report on Bushwalking in the Thirties, and in the press with one of our older members, Bert Whillier, expounding on the sport of __sand skiing__. |
- | the weekend following the AGM, thue on Saturday | + | |
- | ANNUAL REUNION | + | SBW members listening to National Radio at 1.30 pm on Saturday, 14th January, heard four familiar voices, as Dot Butler, Edna Garrad, Paddy Pallin and Alex Colley discussed early days in the walking game around Sydney. Dot explained how simple and cheap it could be if you used a pillow-slip for a pack, slept in an overhang or in a hollow log wrapped in a blanket, and walked barefoot. Paddy and Alex told how specialised gear for walkers |
- | flIe lub supplie | + | |
- | oriRpcoa). On Sunday morning a damper-making | + | Alex Colley has sold over 50 copies of the Wilderness Calendars to Club members which provides a welcome boost to conservation funds and helps to disprove the belief that bushwalkers cannot count. Copies of the calendar are still available and make a handsome gift. A few minutes with some liquid paper will convert Jan 89 to Jan 90. Alex also has plenty of Henry Gold photo postcards. |
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- | swimmers. | + | Next month is the __Annual General Meeting__. All positions are open to members subject to Clauses 23 and 40 of the Constitution. So if you have a burning desire to be the Committee here's your opportunity. Voting is of course democratic, |
- | T :-help you find our own piece of bush this edition has a 'map. Coolahald atrthel jOhciion Wfour CMA'maps just to Make it difficult. Keep in mind that "a working bee, | + | |
- | - | + | On the weekend following the AGM, thus on Saturday |
- | HoWever if you require transport to Coolana for the ReUniOn Helen Gray is the ohe td-talk | + | |
- | -h. , | + | To help you find our own piece of bush this edition has a map. Coolaha is at the junction of four CMA maps just to make it difficult. Keep in mind that a working bee will probably |
- | to on 86 6263 - also if you can give. anyone a lift in your Car.. | + | |
- | !! | + | Ian Debert has agreed to be Transport |
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- | 1' an Debert has agreed to be Tranaport | + | However if you require transport to Coolana for the Reunion Helen Gray is the one to talk to on 86 6263 - also if you can give anyone a lift in your car. |
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- | requiring a lift home after a Meeting | + | |
- | It seems sensible to talk to Ian early in the night whilst | + | |
Reports are that all the Christmas walks returned safe and sound. | Reports are that all the Christmas walks returned safe and sound. | ||
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