Summary

Take an easy and relaxing walk or roll amongst the giant River Red Gums along the Campaspe River - just a few hundred meters from the very heart of Echuca.

Description

What can I see?
This walk or roll beside the Campaspe River travels the flat top half of the Campaspe River Walk through marvellous River Red Gum forest right in the heart of Echuca. The combination of river, bushland, trees and birdlife is lovely. The walk as mapped extends to where the path leaves the forest. Here you turn back to Pascoe Park.

This is an easy-to-follow linear path. There are no directional or distance signs. You can travel further into the residential area if you wish. However, please note there will be a long mild incline on your return from Lions Park below. It may not suit everyone.

How accessible is the path?
The walk as mapped is accessible to everyone on foot or using a mobility aid.

The path is in good condition and consistently 2.3 meters wide, enough for two people to travel side-by-side, pass and turn a wheelchair. The only slope on this walk as mapped is a short, shallow dip at the start with a mild incline.

There are locations along the path where cars can pull alongside to collect people for shorter options. Mobile phone coverage is good.

The Campaspe Esplanade (dirt road) runs parallel for 350 meters of the path length. There is little traffic. There are safety rails where the Esplanade briefly abuts the walking path.

Edges have small drop offs to gravel, dirt or grass. Occasional small root rises are present. There is little camber and are no steps. No overhead obstacles were encountered, but there are overhanging branches.

Rest areas
The path is shaded by the trees of the riverbank forest for much of the walk. There are exposed stretches as well. At the return point there is one shaded seat with a backrest connected to the path.

An old picnic table and bin are available at Pascoe Park. No drinking water is provided, carry water. Refreshments are available in the Echuca city centre (200 meters by car). There are accessible toilets at the Port of Echuca (300 meters by car).

Dogs must be on a leash, cyclists may share this path. The river is subject to flooding.

Parking
There is a large turning circle with space for drivers to park, collect or drop people off in Pascoe Park on the river. There are no designated accessible parking bays, but there is plenty of room for pulling up right alongside the sealed walking path. The path starts immediately beside the parking area. The parking surface is firm, wide and flat of packed earth and gravel. It may get muddy when wet. There are no kerbs or road crossings.

The following photos and descriptions provide more information regarding all abilities access. Conditions may change. If you notice any variations, please let us know.

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Points of Interest

1. Parking

There is parking right beside the path on a dirt and gravel surface in Pascoe Park. There are no defined spaces. A bollard with a 1.2 meter gap marks the start at a short low dip.

2. Shade

There is dappled shade along forested sections of the path. It can be patchy. Be SunSmart.

3. A shared pathway

Cyclists may share this path, dogs must be on a leash.

4. Birdlife

Keep your eyes open for some of the forest birds common to the area, such as this locally common Yellow Rosella.

5. Edges

Path edges drop to either dirt, gravel or grassy surfaces.

6. River views

There are some great spots for looking along stretches of river.

7. A popular walk

You never know who you might meet.

8. Signs and safety rails

Signage is limited to those pictured. It is a single return path, so you can't get lost. There are safety rails installed where Campaspe Esplanade abuts the pathway.

9. Footbridge across the river

A boardwalk footbridge with rounded metal handrails offers river views. Crossing is not part of this walking map. If you choose to look be mindful of the grey on grey wood bollard, lips and cracks.

10. Root rises

There are small root rises along the way.

11. Return point seat

There is a single seat with a backrest connected to the path that signifies the accessible walk return point You can continue unto the residential area, but be prepared for a long mild incline back.

Features

Picnic spot

Seating available

Pram friendly

Nature trail

Lake, creek, river

Accessible walk