This was an eight kilometre loop walk, and our small group set out on a fine and cool winter’s morning from Booths Road, a few kilometres on from Wenhams Picnic/Camp area in the Warby Ranges.
Sunshine at last after a wet week, and we carefully made our way down the valley. All was lush and green, but not too damp underfoot. Stops were made to admire Ben Warby’s series of dry stone walls, weirs and race along the way.
Recent rain meant that water in the creek and pools increased as we descended, with only a trickle coming over the main waterfall and cascades though.
Morning tea was enjoyed on some dry rocks overlooking the picturesque gorge. We then viewed the sight of the old wool scour, and the disused Sawmill from the Booths era, before returning to Booths Road and our vehicles via Cellar and Spotmill Tracks.
As this was the first visit to this area for three of the walkers, we returned to Wenhams Picnic area for a latish lunch in the sunshine, then on to Ryans Lookout.
There were good views over the valley from the tower at the Lookout, but it was a bit misty in the distance to see recent snow on the ranges.
[Karen]