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+.
Thanks to Sue for hosting this one.
Today’s walk will begin at Rippleside heading past the old shipyards, which is now Balmoral Quays apartments to St Helen’s, then up quite a steep, but doable in stages, roadway to explore the restored Federation Mills and enjoy coffee at The Paddock (at own cost) before heading back to Rippleside. Great views over Geelong, hopefully there will be birds and ships.
Park at Rippleside Park opposite Café 42. There are toilets at the playground near the start and along the route.
WHAT TO BRING
Water: at least 1L (more if it’s hot)
BYO cup
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: 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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