Saturday 25 May 2024
To book for the walk and meetup click HERE
JOIN US for our regular last Saturday of the month Camino-style walk – this month in Emu Plains. Walking with the Blue Mountains Camino group is an opportunity to walk in the beautiful Blue Mountains with like-minded people. You will learn more about preparing for a Camino and why our walks are more than just a walk.
Two options are offered for our training walk, an easy walk and a medium walk. To join the medium walk you must have walked with the Blue Mountains Camino group previously – no first timers.
To join a walk:
* You must bring snacks.
* You must carry at least 1.5 litres of water.
WALK INFORMATION
There are toilets along both routes approx 1km from the start.
Walk 1 – Easy
Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start
Meeting point: Carpark on Station St side, Emu Plains Station
Distance: 10km. About 4 hours
Description: A casual walk mainly on pavement along both sides of the scenic Nepean River. The walk includes sections of the local Heritage Walk to view interesting historical buildings. Highlight is a cafe-con-leche stop at Lewers cafe, Penrith Regional Gallery.
Walk leader: Ann
Walk 2 – Medium
Start time: 8:45am for 9:00am start
Meeting point: Carpark on Station St side, Emu Plains Station
Distance: 14km. About 4 hours.
Description: The Medium walk initially takes the pavement besides the scenic Nepean River before heading for the bush trails through Knapsack Gully. Depending on local trail conditions the walk may include uneven rocky tracks, dirt tracks, a fire trail and some steep sections.
Walk leader: Terry
To join the medium walk you must have walked with the Blue Mountains Camino group previously – no first timers. You also need to be confident of your fitness to walk for 4-5 hours.
CAMINO MEETUP
We will hold our regular Camino meetup at O’Donoghues Pub, 99 Great Western Highway & Station St Emu Plains from 2-4pm. We have booked a private dining room near the bistro. Lunch is available at the pub, and can be eaten in the private dining room prior to 2pm. See the menu.
The meetup runs from 2-4 pm. This is a relaxed and informal opportunity to hear from guest speakers about various topics, including recent Camino experiences, Camino gear, taking care of feet, travelling to various pilgrimages, and most importantly – just mingling with like-minded and future pilgrims.
To book for the walk and meetup click HERE.