Our walk today takes us to Cathedral Rock but via a different access route to our normal approach from Betts Road. The access is through private property and we were fortunate to obtain access.
When we arrived at our normal meeting place it was raining and we could not see Cathedral Rock for the low cloud scudding across Mount Wellington. However the group was keen to attempt the walk and the weather appeared to be clearing from the west.
After leaving the cars we walked around the property to gain access to the track towards Cathedral Rock.
The track wanders through forest which has obviously been logged at some time in the past.
Then there was the first hill before we reached the ridgeline which follows an old logging track.
First view of Mount Montague.
There was a number of different fungi.
Wandering through Rubiodes Bauera .
Cathedral Rock view.
The Thumbs from the ridgeline.
One of a number of clear patches on the track.
An Old Man's Beard covered tree.
Late autumn sun filtering through the forest.
And there is the cutting grass.
Ramaria anziana (a type of coral fungi).
It is appropriate the direction arrow on the sign points UP.
The last part of the climb.
A very satisfied walk Leader.
The last pitch.
Panorama of the top of Cathedral Rock.
A happy bunch of walkers because the weather has cleared.
Looking towards the Huon and Southern Ranges.
Towards Bruny Island.
Looking towards Margate and Bruny Island.
Climbing down.
Lots of smiles on reaching the bottom of the climb.
Nature's topiary.
Softly, softly on the slippery rock shelf.
Some more fungi. Marasmius “angina”
Mycena interrupta
Cortinarius austrovenetus
This was the weather across Cathedral Rock when we arrived back at the carpark after our walk.
We had 15 walkers who covered the 10 kms and 430 meters climb and descent over 5 hours.
An thoroughly enjoyable walk without the ZigZag firetrail access.
Thanks to Michael, Chris for their photos and Jane for the last 3 fungi photos and names.
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