5km run route
5km run route
This is a route around the Darley area, travelling along the river, past parks and shops.
Summary
This is a route around the Darley area, travelling along the river, past parks and shops.
Description
This walk begins by heading towards the Darley Oval, here you can stop for a play, kick a ball, play tennis or pop over to the Darley Bakehouse across the road for a snack. After leaving the park you will head down the tree lined Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Rd. On the right beside the river is another play ground to stop and have a break at. Turn west into Albert st, here you will find a strip of shops, the fish and chip shop would be a great place for lunch. Continue along Albert St and turn right into Fitzroy st and follow this north to the river. Turn left and follow the path along the river. Turn left into Cairns Drive there is another park here to stop and have a play at. Continue to follow Cairns drive until in turns into Albert st until you're back at your starting point. This route is suitable for running/jogging, only a short distance doesn't have paths.
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Points of Interest
1. Darley Park
Darley Park has play equipment, football/cricket oval, shaded seating, tennis courts, netball courts, and a bmx track. Over the round you'll find IGA supermarket and Darley bakehouse
2. Riverside playground
small playground and picnic area beside the river, there are also public toilets here
3. Darley fish and chips
Fish and chip shop if you're feeling hungry
4. Lerderderg River
this part of the walk follows the river
5. Cairns Drive park
another small park with football oval. The playground is surrounded by a small fence. There are drink taps at this park
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
