Forest Hill to Blackburn station
Forest Hill to Blackburn station
This is a great walk to the train station from where I live. Very scenic and practical!
Summary
This is a great walk to the train station from where I live. Very scenic and practical!
Description
This walk is particularly enjoyable at dawn and dusk as you can hear the different birds telling each other about their day. The Op Shops are good fun too.
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Points of Interest
1. Op shops
There are a few op shops along this road, all with bargains to be discovered.
2. Secret creek
This creek is quite hidden! Don't quite know where it goes but is probably connected with the lake.
3. Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
A beautiful lake, often with different types of birds and surrounded by a small pocket of forest. Particularly atmospheric on foggy mornings as the mist rises from the lake.
4. Whitehorse Heritage Trail
There are a few signs marking the trail, but I'm not sure where the Trail starts or ends!
5. Playground
Playground recently given a bright red coat of paint. Now it really stands out and gets the kids going.
6. The Pines Senior Citizens Centre
I've walked past and seen dancing classes and morning tea on offer. What else do they get up to here?
7. War memorial and tennis courts
War memorial and local tennis courts in the background. A pretty garden and lots of places to sit and watch what's going on.
8. Blackburn library
Lovely library with benches and mural.
9. French cake shop
This French cake shop has some amazing cakes! I once saw a queue all the way outside around Easter time.
10. Op Shop
Bargains galore! Great shops around this area too, including bakery, cafe, art shop, hairdressers and more.
11. Rotary Saturday market
There's a little market outside Blackburn station every second Saturday of the month. Fresh fruit and veg, craft, plants and other bits and pieces.
12. Playground
Playground outside Blackburn station, a good spot for kids if you're waiting for the bus or next train.
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Seating available
Public toilets
Historical interest
Local treasures
Park / Garden
