Buckley Falls and Baums Weir from the Fyansford Paper Mills

Escaping Your Comfort Zone - Side by Side Nature Walks is for women who want chilled out, short and slow adventures. We don’t care about size, speed or fitness. We go slow, we go short, we leave no one behind. It’s about fun in the outdoors, because we can! These walks are for women aged 50+.

📌 Fyansford to Baums Weir Riverside Walk

🌊 Peaceful Barwon River views, birdlife and historic riverside scenery
🚶 Slow, mostly flat walk (around 1.5–2hrs). No one is left behind. Total distance approx 4-5kms return.
♿ Gravel paths, some uneven sections and gentle inclines – not wheelchair accessible
🍴 We will have a cuppa or lunch at the Red Door Gallery Cafe - own cost
🐶 Well behaved dogs allowed, please pick up after them
🚻 Toilets available at Fyansford (near start)
🅿️ Park near the Fyansford Paper Mill precinct - see location below
🅿️ Please reverse park in case of emergency, or you need a jump start
🚗 Carpool if you can – save space, cut costs, and shout your driver a coffee or lunch as thanks.

ABOUT THIS WALK:

Starting at the historic Fyansford Paper Mill, this gentle riverside walk follows the Barwon River upstream toward Baums Weir. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a peaceful mix of river views, birdlife, and leafy sections, with plenty of spots to pause, chat, and take it all in. Baums Weir is a quiet and scenic turnaround point, where the river widens and the atmosphere feels calm and tucked away from the busier parts of Geelong. We’ll then retrace our steps back to Fyansford, finishing with a relaxed cuppa at the Red Door Gallery Cafe by the river.

WHAT TO BRING

• Water: at least 1L (more if it’s hot)

• Clothes: comfy, with layers you can add/remove

• Shoes: any comfortable shoes with laces

• Raincoat: if you have one and rain is possible

• First aid/medications: Your health is your responsibility.  Bring your own first aid kit.  Don't forget any puffers, antihistamines, epipens etc if you use them. Remember you are in the outdoors.

• Emergency contact info: use our form (or write details on paper, in a ziplock bag, in the top/front pocket your pack)

CARPOOLING
Carpooling is a great way to save car park space, cut down our environmental footprint, and travel with new friends. Many of us come from similar areas, so please drop a note in the chat if you can offer a lift or need one.  It's great to offer a small contribution (or even a coffee) to your driver.

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