Plus walkers on part of the Great West Walk
Eight walkers met near the Penrith Rowing club for a car shuffle to Wianamatta Regional Park to start the walk. The day promised to be pretty warm, and so it proved to be.
Monach butterfly, Wianamatta Park 
South Creek Wianamatta Regional Park 
Curious critters
Following Luxford’s Trail, we made our way through the park, spotting a pair of wallabies along the way, though sadly, there was no sign of the emu encountered on the recce. Leaving the park, we wandered though suburbs new (Jordan Springs) and not so new (Cranebrook), appreciating the relief provided by the shade of any mature trees. We also noted that some councils were better at sign posting than others. Morning tea was enjoyed in a park on the edge of a lake at Jordan Springs.
Intrepid walkers, refreshed from morning tea at Jordan Springs
Melaleuca Park, Jordan Springs
The Great West Walk joins up a number of parks and lakes, but in between, the walk can be quite exposed and hot, especially in the newer suburbs where the trees are smaller. We took advantage of a small shady park for lunch.
Birdsculpture..with birds, Jordan Springs 
Jordan Springs Lake
Not long after lunch, we hit the busy main road and industrial area until we joined the Great River Walk and followed the bank of the Nepean River back to the rowing club for drinks and recovery. Rick kindly reversed the car shuffle as we headed off home.
Railway, Victoria & Yandhai Nepean Crossing bridges alongside the end of the walk
Map of the route
Leaders: Hazel and WendyC
Walkers: Polly, Celia, Janet, Rick (first aid and tail end!), Alan and Pragati
Photos: Hazel Map: Rick