Mixed Up History: Balmain Peninsula to Redfern via Everywhere 15km - Medium

**Mixed Up History: Balmain Peninsula to Redfern via Everywhere 15km - Medium** We kick off with a lovely ferry ride from Circular Quay to Balmain Ferry wharf. Off the boat we commence our exploration of the historic **Balmain/Birchgrove Peninsula** with Mort Bay and Ballast Point, taking in views rarely seen of the CBD. Various parks and points of interest, including **Dawn Fraser Swimming Baths**, pass us by on our way through to Iron Cove Bay. At Iron Cove Bay we give **Rozelle, Callan Park and Lilyfield** the once-over before heading into Pioneer Park at Leichardt, for lunch and a bathroom stop. **NO SHOPS AT THIS LUNCH STOP, SO BRING YOUR FOOD!** We muscle out of Leichardt through **War Memorial Park** and head into the little known **White Creek Valley** which drops down to the Glebe Foreshore Parks which we check out before climbing up through the also little known **Johnsons Creek track to Camperdown**. Across Parramatta Road, we take a trip through **University of Sydney** main campus where I will highlight the best of its **grand medieval architecture** before we cross City Road and saunter through to Darlington and end our work at the historic (1892) **Royal Hotel** which is newly refurbished (tastefully!) for a refreshing beer or your refreshment of choice. **Redfern Station** is just 600 meters away and King Street with buses into the CBD and other weird places just 300 meters away. This is a varied walk with lots of history, parks and points of interest plus beer at the end! **Distance:** 15 km **Type of Walk:** mixed urban trail **Difficulty:** Easy/medium. **Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace all day and take time to inspect these parts of our wonderful city. **Meeting Place and Transport:** 9:40am Circular Quay Wharf 5, Side B for the 9:45AM ferry to Balmain Ferry Wharf arriving 9:56AM. Or meet us at Balmain Ferry Wharf by no later than 10:00am. **What to bring:** Good walking shoes/boots or trainers; 1.5 – 2 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch (**THERE ARE NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH SPOT**); light rain jacket depending on conditions. **Suggested Donation:** $10 **Pub:** Royal Hotel, Darlington **By RSVPing to this event,** you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: [Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) I shall update and provide my mobile number closer to the date. Cheers, Ted:)