Four walkers set off for this six kilometre adventure from Ingram’s Rock, walking down past Fiddes Quarry to the Precipice, where we had our first morning tea, overlooking the Woolshed Valley.
Then we took the walking track from the Precipice down to Spring Creek. This track was closed for quite a few years, due to damage to the bridge over the creek. It was a steep downward trek until we emerged at the Ponds Track near an old dam wall. After a short walk to Spring Creek, we then retraced our steps a short distance.
Instead of taking the track back up to the Precipice, we chose to walk along the Ponds Track, viewing the nearby water treatment lakes, with plentiful birdlife.
After our second morning tea break, we started the steep climb back to Ingram’s Rock.
Although only a shortish walk, by the time we reached the cars at Ingram’s Rock, we all felt suitably exhausted due to the steep gradient on our return journey.
Lunch was enjoyed after the walk, with coffees from the Café at the Old Beechworth Gaol.
[Gerri Boland]