Beginner day bushwalks Cub Scouts and Scouts @ Winston Hills Part 1

Please note: Cubs and Scouts who can only attend for one of the days are welcome. If you are away during the July holidays but would would be interested to start in Sept please email Tristan.

Adult support

Adult Leaders, Fellowship, Rovers and Adult Helpers are welcome, please remember this event will be youth led and adult supported. Adults will be assiting with set up, pack up, preparing resouces, admin, first aid and welfare support. Adults attending should be comfortable taking direction from youth members.

Please note: Adults on site please register on scout event, a Scouts NSW membership number is required and the following e learning modules Code of Conduct, Child Safety and WHS.

Beginner bushwalks
We are learning by doing, walking along walking trails in the Parramatta area. Learning how to prepare for, go on and reflect on day bushwalks. 

The days include some theory in the morning and afternoon, with focus on practical skills during the day. Each day includes a practice bushwalk with the youth rotating roles and responsibilities.

Cubs and Scouts who have already completed the foundation stages may choose to attend to refresh, consolidate and or teach others.

What to bring with you:

Bring a day pack, sun protection (surf hat, bucket hat or wide brim hat and sunscreen) wet weather gear: rain jacket, small umbrella, plastic bags. Healthy and nutritious morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch with no nuts.

Uniform not required, comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Insect repellent and personal first aid items.

Field compass if you have one.

Integrated Learning:
Focus on stages 1 to 3 OAS bushwalking, gradually building on this.

Location:

Bundilla Scout Camp

Routes:

Sunday 6th July Pemulway Loop Northmead, Winston Hills and Old Toongabbie 5.4km (Loop)
The Pemulwuy Loop travels from Moxham Road in Northmead, to Edison Avenue, Winston Hills. It crosses Toongabbie Creek at Oakes Road, Old Toongabbie and travels along the south bank to Hammers Road, Northmead, then back up the east bank of Quarry Branch Creek to Moxham Road covering approximately 5.4km. The track surface is a mixture of natural earth as well as rock and wooden stairs.

Sunday 13th July Route Settlers Walk Northmead to Toongabbie 6km (Loop)
Settlers Walk starts near Toongabbie Railway Station and continues to Oakes Road Winston Hills where it joins the Pemulwuy Loop. It forms the most western section of the greater Toongabbie Creek Walk which links Toongabbie Railway Station to Parramatta Railway Station.

https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/environment/city-in-nature/bushland-and-biodiversity/bushwalks-of-parramatta