Exploring the Coast on foot

Setting off for a weekday walk in Popran National Park

The Central Coast Weekday Walkers have a schedule of interesting adventures lined-up throughout July and August.

On Tuesday, July 11, they’ll be venturing into Wyrrabalong National Park North to explore the Redgum Forest Walk.

The meeting spot is Evans Rd, Toukley, near the Vietnam Veterans Hostel, before setting off at 9am for the 9km medium-level walk.

An easier trek on Tuesday, July 18, will be the 8km Davistown Boat Builders Walk with walkers meeting at 9.30am on Carrick Rd, opposite the Kincumber Hotel, and there’ll be an optional lunch at the hotel afterwards.

On Tuesday, July 25, walkers will tackle the medium-hard 13.7km McPherson State Forest Loop, subject to permission from Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Meet at 9am at the end of Waratah Rd, Kulnura.

The first walk in August will be Mogo Camp, Mt Manning Rock Shelter and Circuit Flat Bridge, an 11km medium-level walk.

Meet at 9am on Tuesday, August 1, at the intersection of George Downs Dr and Walkers Ridge Rd, Bucketty, in front of the National Parks depot.

Central Coast Weekday Walkers can be contacted for more information via email: centralcoastweekdaywalkers@gmail.com

Sue Murray