Club Activity: Cooyal (Walk & or ride all in the one day)

Club Activity: Cooyal (Walk & or ride all in the one day)

Club Activity: Walk & or a ride all in the one day - CooyalDate:Sunday 24 May 2026Leader(s): Joby/Deb/LynActivity Description: Two Options for this activity (Walk Activity/Bike Activity) plan is to meet-up for lunch at the Cooyal Establishment.1. Walk: Castle Rocks Trail (Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve) with time to explore            Club Grade:  Easy/Medium=3, Walk Distance: 8.5km returnMeeting Place: Lovejoy Street carpark (Douro Street entrance) for registering.Meeting Time: 8:30am    and/or re-meet: Castle Rocks carpark -Time: 9:15amTravel Notes: Travel via Ulan Road & Wollar Rod for approx 1/2+ hour = 35km, -Mudgee to Castle Rocks carpark (Castle Rocks carpark is approx 5.5km past the Cooyal Hotel)Bring your own Morning Tea for a rest-stop on the walk and return in time for refreshments at the Cooyal Establishment. Castle Rocks is an all time favourite of the club and has spectacular views from the pagodas whilst enjoying the flora and fauna along the way.2. Ride: Mudgee to Cooyal (30km)Club Grade: noting some ascents, Ride Distance: 30km (one way)Meeting Place: Lovejoy Street carpark (Douro Street entrance) for registering.  (TBA)Meeting Time: TBA  and/or re-meet: Cooyal Hotel TBATravel Notes: Travel via Ulan Road & Wollar Rod for 30km, Bring your own Morning Tea for a rest-stop along the way. Lunch plan refreshments at the Cooyal Establishment. Note: when rsvp please confirm you lunch booking with Lyn Van Putten c/- club Email.What to Bring: Club equipment will be on hand, please bring own first aid kit, hydration and PPE for walking/riding.Map Ref: MunghornAll participants to pay attention to activity safety briefing at commencement of activity. The Leader(s) will distribute club equipment as required.Please ensure if you are joining in as a visitor for this activity; that you have read and signed the Acknowledgement of Risk form available at Meeting Place.Please RSVP for this walk by Thursday prior.   Note: when rsvp please confirm you lunch booking with Lyn Van Putten viaContact Person: Email: mudgee.bushwalking@outlook.com  –preferredOR VIA THE website: Mudgee Bushwalking and Bike Riding Club Inc  Member's Information Tab and click on RSVP for next activity.  so simple and easy!