Category Archives: Walks

Walkers ascend Mount Alexander

Posted on 18 April, 2022 by fobif

In perfect Autumn weather seventeen people joined in the second FOBIF walk for the year last Sunday. The loop route on Mount Alexander involved some hard sections including a solid climb from Forest Creek up to the Goldfields Track. Views … Continue reading →

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Dog Rocks Circuit – April 17 2022

Posted on 11 April, 2022 by fobif

West Side Story This walk is completely different to last year’s walk and is both shorter and easier. However there is a reasonably solid climb from Forest Creek up to the Goldfields Track, all of it off track. Bring plenty … Continue reading →

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The middle of nowhere, on the outskirts of town

Posted on 21 March, 2022 by fobif

A strong group gathered yesterday in fine weather for FOBIF’s first walk of 2022. Mike Reeves had devised an ingenious route on the outskirts of Elphinstone: confined to a relatively small area, the walk wound through bushland gullies which could … Continue reading →

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2022 walks program

Posted on 17 January, 2022 by fobif

The 2022 FOBIF walks program is now on the website. The first walk is on Sunday 20 March. All walks start at the Community House in Templeton Street at 9.30am apart from the July 17 Long Walk led by Jeremy … Continue reading →

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Peak season

Posted on 18 October, 2021 by fobif

A strong group tackled FOBIF’s October walk around the Fryers Ridge yesterday in fine cool weather. The walk started at the junction of the Fryers Ridge and Fryers-Taradale roads, and wound down some nameless tracks and around to gullies on … Continue reading →

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