A loop walk beginning and ending at Ringwood Railway Station. This walk connects the Mullum Mullum Creek (Ringwood section) and Dandenong Creek (Heatherdale and Heathmont section) Trails.
A loop walk beginning and ending at Ringwood Railway Station. This walk connects the Mullum Mullum Creek (Ringwood section) and Dandenong Creek (Heatherdale and Heathmont section) Trails.
Another in the station to station series, this walk can be accessed by public transport without the need for a vehicle. Ringwood Railway and Bus Station is a transport hub for Melbourne's outer east.
After arriving at Ringwood Station you can either walk down Ringwood Street past Eastland shopping mall or through the mall itself (probably worth the look for its rather grand halls) down to Mullum Mullum Creek Trail. This section of the creek forms a green corridor between the Eastern Freeway / Eastlink access road and Ringwood's residential centre.
The route then traverses the Eastlink Trail to Dandenong Creek. Where there are sound barriers it is quite pleasant walking. For just over 1km these are absent, so traffic noise is louder.
After crossing Canterbury Rd you will enter the Heatherdale wetlands. This is a pleasant and popular location. Follow the next green corridor alongside Ringwood Golf Course which parallels the Dandenong Creek Trail. Walk upstream to the Marlborough Rd foot bridge in Heathmont.
From here you will walk through typical suburban Ringwood circa 1960s back towards the station. Along the way are various leafy parklands including school grounds, bushland, playgrounds and significant sports and cultural facilities. It is really quite nice.
This walk is fairly long. There is plenty of seating and many rest points along the way. A couple of potable water hydration stations are also present.
Note, from Mullum Mullum Creek to the Marlborough Rd Footbridge this route takes shared pathways. There is plenty of room for both walkers and riders. The vast majority of people do the right thing, practice mutual respect, give each other plenty of room and riders give passing warnings. Keep to the left on paths or enjoy walking on the grass, if you have one, keep your dog under control and you will have a lovely time.
Other walks in this area
Wombolano Bushland walk, Ringwood East
Quarry Reserve loop, Upper Ferntree Gully
Bungalook Conservation walk, Kilsyth
Dorset Recreation Trail, Croydon
Car parking
BBQ
Shops
Seating
Parkland
Waterways
Playgrounds
Picnic tables
Public toilets
Potable water
Trail head signs
Walking tracks
Accommodation
Historic features
Sports Reserves
Railway station
Directional signs
Information signs
Flora and fauna habitat
Cautions
Open water
Limbs may fall
Embankments
Subject to flooding
Snakes may be active
Beware of other recreational traffic
Carry food, water, First Aid, be SunSmart
Be equipped for self-reliant walking
Restrictions
Dogs must be leashed & under control at all times
Take rubbish with you
Native flora and fauna are protected
No 4WD or motor bike access
4273 Views
A train and bus public transport hub for the outer east
If you have to drive.
Central Ringwood is steadily being elevated
Walk past or through Eastland en route to Mullum Mullum Creek Trail. The mall halls are worth a look. It is a good place to supply you for walking too.
There are a few examples of public art along the way as well
Apartments are a increasingly a feature bordering the green corridor
Water run off management and native landscaping continue to improve the trail
Playgrounds, BBQ and picnic facilities are distributed throughout the walk
The bridge path is quite broad
Past the cement works to Mt Dandenong
This 1km+ stretch is the only length without sound barriers.
It is surprising how effective these things actually are.
A very nice spot. Plenty of birdlife and frog croaking going on.
Opposite the Dandenong Creek Trail, the golf course adds to the green open spaces
Great work has been done over the years to establish serial wetlands
For those interested in how these areas came together and function, there is good reading en route
This is the only exercise station. Otherwise there are at least two hydration stations on the walk
Cross here to head back toward the station
Walking through this part of Ringwood's residential area is leafier than many suburbs closer in to the city
Not to mention the gardens and what you discover in them
Before arriving back at the station there are more substantial green spaces to enjoy
Spread amongst winding paths, trees and parks are some very impressive sports grounds and centres including the lovely tennis club setting and the remarkable Aquanation
The old Ringwood Primary School has been converted into a cultural centre with an excellent gallery