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 building connections between women aged 50+.
📌 McLeods Waterholes Loop - Drysdale
🌿 McLeods Waterholes is a bit of a hidden oasis in Drysdale. Backing onto the recreation reserve, its a couple of beautiful lakes, with plenty of waterbirds and some enchanted paths. Its the kind of place you feel like you have been transported to the middle of nowhere!
🚶 A gentle, loop walk, mostly flat (about 1.5hrs). Take your time, enjoy the bird calls, and no one is left behind.
♿ Mostly gravel and compacted earth paths, with some uneven sections and grassy patches. If its been raining there might be some slippery bits. There will be some walking on quiet dirt roads.
🍴 Bring your own mug - we’ll have tea, coffee and hot chocolate to share after the walk. Coffee van is also nearby, we will try to get back there before they close! BYO anything you would like to share!
🐶 Dogs allowed, but must be controlled on a short leash.
🚻 Toilets available at the start/finish at the Drysdale Train Station.
🅿️ Parking at the historic Drysdale Train Station - park closest to the actual train station. Please reverse park in case of emergency or if a jump start is needed.
🚗 Carpool if you can - save space, cut costs, and shout your driver a coffee or lunch as thanks.
WHAT TO BRING
Water: at least 1L (more if it’s hot)
BYO Mug
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)
Optional: baked goods to share, camp chair or picnic rug for lunch
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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Meet at the Drysdale Train Station. Park near the train station buildings, behind the historic cottage.
