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Run to Bathurst for picnic lunch at McPhillamy Park
Lookout
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Route Card
Gathering Point: |
Car Park at the information
kiosk on Richmond Road, Clarendon, west of Windsor, opposite the Richmond
RAAF base.
Time: 8:30am for 9:00am start.
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Route:
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Stage 1 - Clarendon to
Lithgow
West along Richmond Road into Richmond.
Left at lights into East Market St (signposted to Lithgow)
Right at lights into Kurrajong Rd, becoming Bells Line of Road, to
Lithgow.
Beware of speed camera (60kph) up Bellbird Hill to
Kurrajong heights.
In Lithgow, group up on left by Ford dealership, just as you enter the
town.
Proceed into Lithgow, right at 2nd lights by Caltex garage (on right) and
immediately left.
Suggest T & P stop at McDonalds on right just before traffic lights onto
Great Western Hwy
Stage 2 - Lithgow to Bathurst
Right onto the Great Western Hwy and head for Bathurst.
Group up on left as you approach the township.
Stop in Bathurst, if necessary, to buy food and drink (shops in William St
which is left at second set of lights after crossing the river), then
continue south west along William St becoming Panorama Av and onto the
Mt. Panorama Circuit.
Beware of speed limits on Mt Panorama, and be aware that the circuit is
NOT a one way road. Head up the mountain to McPhillamy park
for lunch stop. There are toilets up there.
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Distances: |
Windsor - Lithgow 86km
(via Bells Line of Road) (1hr 20 mins approx)
Lithgow - Bathurst 55km (30 - 40 mins approx)
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Return home |
The way we came to Lithgow, then
either back down Bells Line of Road or follow the Great Western Hwy
through Katoomba. On busy weekends (which is almost every weekend), Bells Line of Road may be
quicker, even though it may be further for you.
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Other things to do |
Visit the Museum at Mt
Panorama circuit.
On the way home, just before Lithgow, detour to Mt Piper power station
where you can participate in the hands-on education centre. Generate
your own electricity.
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Speed Cameras |
60 kph - Bells Line of Road,
towards top of Bellbird Hill, Kurrajong Heights
90 kph - Gt Western Hwy, Hartley
60 kph - Richmond Road, Berkshire Park
60 kph - George St, South Windsor
80 kph - Gt Western Hwy, Valley Heights
For up-to-date camera locations search Google for speed
camera locations NSW or go to The
RTA site |
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