Baranduda Short Walk 3 km grade 3 Picking Blackberries

From February 06, 2023 8:00 am until February 06, 2023 12:00 pm
Posted by Tony Marsh
Categories: Halfdaywalk
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Blackberries are a massive problem this year - we can do a bit to help manage them and get healthy at the same time apparently! 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322052#including-blackberries-in-your-diet

This is a grade 3 walk in the Baranduda Parklands mostly on track  but some off track looking for and picking blackberries!

Distance 4 km 

Dogs OK.-

Meet at Jamison Drive reserve at 8am. We will walk from here and do a relatively easy circuit ending up coming down the Ford Court gully - takinh the opportunity to pick blackberries - long sleeves, paints, gloves and secateurs recommended!

Morning tea at my place afte walk and Jenny will provide pikelets with mulberry and blackbery jam to enjoy

Toilets are available at my place

Bring hat, water and a morning tea snack. 

GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Day Walking

  • Current Medical Information Form FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
  • Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves and hat
  • Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
  • Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
  • Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
  • Walking poles
  • Gaiters
  • Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
  • Torch or headlamp for contingencies

 

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