parkrun - Maitland

The course will start at the picnic area and follow the lake wall towards Rutherford. At the end of the wall (just over the bridge) runners will turn right. Runners will then travel along the gravel track along the western side of the lake. Where the track crosses the railway, runners will turn right and head towards the “Snake Gully” train station, continuing along the track to the locked gate. At the locked gate, runners will turn and retrace their steps back to the finish.The course is flat, with some small rises and is suitable for walkers, runners and parents with prams. Facilities Please Note that dogs are not allowed at Walka Water Works. Toilets are available at Walka Water Works. Maitland parkrun is "all inclusive". Everyone is welcome to participate and exercise at a level you are comfortable with. Come and join us for a friendly, community orientated activity. Getting There Location of startThe run starts at the Picnic Area, near start of lake wall. Getting there by public transportThe closest public transport is Telarah Railway Station, followed by then a walk of approximately 2.3km or 30 minutes via Rutherford.There are no bus services to Walka. Getting there on footAccess is from Scobies Lane (off Oakhampton Road), which is approximately 3km from Maitland town centre. Walka is also accessible on foot/bike from Waterworks Road, Rutherford by the footbridge over the railway. Getting there by roadFrom High Street in Maitland, follow the signs to Sempill Street which becomes Oakhampton Road. Travel along Oakhampton Road for 1.5km before turning left into Scobbies Lane. Travel for a further 500m before turning left again to enter the park gates. Post Run Coffee Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee at a mobile coffee van at Walka Water Works. If the coffee van is not available, everyone is welcome to join us in town (only 4km) where there are many great cafes - please come and join us!