Bushwalks from the Beginning Cub Scouts and Scouts @ Winston Hills A 2 day bushwalking workshop for youth members (OAS)

Please note: Taking place over two Sundays in the July school holidays, each day may start and finish from Bundilla Scout Camp. We can advise if a fee or donation per person is required.

"Bushwalking from the beginning" with your host Tristan Flores
A 2 part bushwalking activity designed for Cub Scouts and Scouts (including adult members with current Scouts NSW membership, child safe and whs e learning modules completed) Venturers and Rovers with an interest in mentoring are also welcome.
Over 2 Sundays we will learn by doing. Walking along walking trails in the Parramatta area. Learning how to prepare for, go on and reflect on our day bushwalks.

What to bring with you:

Bring a day pack, sun protection (surf hat, bucket hat or wide brim hat and sunscreen) wet weather gear: rain jacket, small umbrella, plastic bags. Healthy and nutritious morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch with no nuts. No uniform, comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Clipboard, pencils, pilot erasable friction pens red, blue and black, highlighter. Insect repellent, panadol, personal first aid items. Compass if you have one.

Integrated Learning:
Focus on stages 1 to 3 in the bushwalking OAS, gradually building on this.

Location:

Our base and start/finish: Third Settlement Reserve, Winston Hills. Corner of Oaks Road and Edison Parade. 9 am start, 4 pm finish.

Routes:

Sunday 6th July Pemulway Loop Northmead, Winston Hills and Old Toongabbie 5.4km (Loop)
The Pemulwuy Loop travels from Moxham Road in Northmead, to Edison Avenue, Winston Hills. It crosses Toongabbie Creek at Oakes Road, Old Toongabbie and travels along the south bank to Hammers Road, Northmead, then back up the east bank of Quarry Branch Creek to Moxham Road covering approximately 5.4km. The track surface is a mixture of natural earth as well as rock and wooden stairs.

Sunday 13th July Route Settlers Walk Northmead to Toongabbie 6km (Loop)
Settlers Walk starts near Toongabbie Railway Station and continues to Oakes Road Winston Hills where it joins the Pemulwuy Loop. It forms the most western section of the greater Toongabbie Creek Walk which links Toongabbie Railway Station to Parramatta Railway Station.

https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/environment/city-in-nature/bushland-and-biodiversity/bushwalks-of-parramatta