BobM
Veteran Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- V Frances; V Podensis; V Francigena; V Portugues; V Francigena del Sud; Jakobsweg. Jaffa - Jerusalem
Has anyone walked this trail from Bright to Wangaratta? I am looking to do the walk in the next month. I need a regular walking fix until the world opens up again and I can walk the Kumano Kodo that I wanted to do in 2020 before too much physical decrepitude sets in. I have done a few itty bitty day hikes in the Grampians and around Mildura, but they don't satisfy my craving.
The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is about 83km walking and there seem to be reasonably convenient stops for accommodation without having to camp. It has the advantages of wonderful scenery, and the historical context of this abandoned trail line (one of so many in rural Australia - and indeed the world) and other aspects of local history interest me. Wineries as well!
The route is also easily bikeable if I choose that option as a new experience. You can rent bikes (incl eBikes) in Bright and there are bus connections from Wangaratta to Bright for the return journey if my starting point is Bright (that's the downhill direction to Wangaratta ). With a bit of planning it is also possible to go by train to and from Melbourne and avoid having to take a car at all.
Anyway, I would love to hear the experiences of previous walkers.
All the best for 2021
Bob M
The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is about 83km walking and there seem to be reasonably convenient stops for accommodation without having to camp. It has the advantages of wonderful scenery, and the historical context of this abandoned trail line (one of so many in rural Australia - and indeed the world) and other aspects of local history interest me. Wineries as well!
The route is also easily bikeable if I choose that option as a new experience. You can rent bikes (incl eBikes) in Bright and there are bus connections from Wangaratta to Bright for the return journey if my starting point is Bright (that's the downhill direction to Wangaratta ). With a bit of planning it is also possible to go by train to and from Melbourne and avoid having to take a car at all.
Anyway, I would love to hear the experiences of previous walkers.
All the best for 2021
Bob M