March 2015 Report
Venue
Nepean River
Participants
Ron, Chris, Yvonne, Richard, Helen, Peter, Colin and Natalie
The start
The group caught the inter city train from either Central or Strathfield to Penrith. After morning tea we walked to the Penrith section of the ‘Great River Walk’.
Highlights
The Nepean weir, one of 12 on the Nepean/Hawksbury river system, built to control the flow of the water downstream. A ‘fish rack’ enabled fish to move up stream to spawn.
The Victoria bridge spanning the river is a magnificent structure of large sandstone blocks. Beside it stands the rail bridge, another beautiful structure but made of sandstone coloured bricks. Together they made a grand picture.
The track along the western side of the river was close to the water. There were several water dragons along the track and Bell birds were heard calling to mates.
On the river, teams were practicing for a forth coming rowing event. One team was from China.
After crossing the bridge which was part of the M4 the path wound through picnic grounds and then past California Red Wood trees planted to honor those who helped in WW2. Large modern houses that backed on to the river were also in this section.
The finish
The Nepean Rowing Club was the spot for lunch and it was then back to the train to head home.
Distance walked
12.5k
Venue
Nepean River
Participants
Ron, Chris, Yvonne, Richard, Helen, Peter, Colin and Natalie
The start
The group caught the inter city train from either Central or Strathfield to Penrith. After morning tea we walked to the Penrith section of the ‘Great River Walk’.
Highlights
The Nepean weir, one of 12 on the Nepean/Hawksbury river system, built to control the flow of the water downstream. A ‘fish rack’ enabled fish to move up stream to spawn.
The Victoria bridge spanning the river is a magnificent structure of large sandstone blocks. Beside it stands the rail bridge, another beautiful structure but made of sandstone coloured bricks. Together they made a grand picture.
The track along the western side of the river was close to the water. There were several water dragons along the track and Bell birds were heard calling to mates.
On the river, teams were practicing for a forth coming rowing event. One team was from China.
After crossing the bridge which was part of the M4 the path wound through picnic grounds and then past California Red Wood trees planted to honor those who helped in WW2. Large modern houses that backed on to the river were also in this section.
The finish
The Nepean Rowing Club was the spot for lunch and it was then back to the train to head home.
Distance walked
12.5k