Walkers: Coralie G (leader), Di P, Fiona P, Graeme W, Helen A, Irene H, Linda H, Mabel M
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There were 8 club members on this walk and with Coralie in
charge we set off from Glenfyne with somewhat dubious weather reports around us,
but the lure of lunch at the Timboon Rail Shed we set off with abandon…… It is
an easy walk with few challenges but the history is really amazing and there are
several tracts of original bush amongst the dairy farms.
The actual railway line was constructed in 1892 with 5
stations between Camperdown and Timboon, 34 bridges and 84 culverts. The
remnants of the trestle bridges add contrast to the vistas and we were blessed
with sunny patches which really made the bush sparkle. The Curdies River Trestle
Bridge is one of a few surviving structures of its type in Victoria and is
classified by the National Trust……
We powered the final 4 kms and were met by Mabel who had kindly offered to meet us so avoiding the eternal car shuffle. I might add that she had already ridden her bike 60 kms. Lunch was delicious and we were home before the onslaught of rain that hit as we approached Warrnambool
Di P
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