Barwon River walk
Barwon River walk
Walk along the Barwon River with a side trip to Buckley Falls if you're feeling energetic.
Summary
Walk along the Barwon River with a side trip to Buckley Falls if you're feeling energetic.
Description
Start at the bottom of Pakington St where the only part of the path is steep. Take a stroll to the left at the bottom and pass under the Latrobe Terrace and Moorabool St bridges. Corio Bay Rowing Club and the John Landy Athletic Field are next. The Troop Loop (named after marathon champion, Lee Troop) starts at the corner of Swanston St and the athletic field. Cross the river at Gundog Lane and continue on the opposite side passing Barwon Valley Golf Course. Walk under Moorabool St and Latrobe Terrace where the path turns into a road beside Barwon Valley Park. Plenty of picnic tables here for a rest stop. An old mill can be seen here on the opposite side. Cross the river again at Shannon Avenue where Balyang Sanctuary sits next to Balyang Par 3 Golf Course. Take a side trip to Buckley Falls, which is quite steep but worth the view, or continue back to the start at Pakington St.
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Points of Interest
1. Entry at Pakington St
Entry at Pakington St is quite steep but the rest of the path is flat.
2. Bridge at Moorabool St
Bridge at Moorabool St
3. Troop Loop map
Troop Loop map
4. Picturesque spot
Picturesque spot
5. Barwon Valley Golf Course
The walk beside the Barwon Valley Golf Course
6. Belmont Common
Belmont Common
7. Rowing clubs on opposite side of river
Rowing clubs on opposite side of river
8. Moorabool St bridge
Moorabool St bridge
9. Barwon Valley Park
Barwon Valley Park
10. Old Mill
Old Mill
11. Old Mill
Old Mill
12. Near Pakington St
Near Pakington St
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Seating available
Public toilets
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
