Our walk today is on a private farm near Bothwell in the Central Highlands.
It was around the perimeter of a working farm and included a stroll along a gorge through which the Clyde River runs.
The forecast was for a fine windy day and that was what we had.
On top of the first climb with the mountains of the south west in the distance.
Followed by this wombat.
Who obviously wanted his best side photographed.
Hibbertia procumbens - Spreading Guinea Flower
Caladenia gracilis
There was some scrub to walk through.
This large tree was the feeding ground to a large number of Striated Pardalotes.
The first view of the Clyde River.
Walking above the river.
Lunch above the river.
Wandering along above the river.
Nicely formed sheep tracks to be followed.
The steepest part of the day and it did not even lead to the river.
Watching the others come down the other side of a steep gully.
A rocky outcrop Mendelt missed standing on.
A waterfall dropping into a large pool.
There were 15 walkers who cover 10.5 kms in 5 hours climbing and descending 220 meters.
A very interesting walk that covered a number of different environments and on a beautifully clear spring day showing the area at its best.
A special thanks to both Ingrid and the property owners for allowing us to walk in an area so very different from our normal walks.
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