Richmond Bridge parking area
| Nearest Road: | St Johns Circle |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Richmond |
| Locality: | Midlands |
| Latitude: | S 42° 44′ 1″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 26′ 26″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | There is parking to the east side of the Richmond Bridge, near the school. |
4 walks from Richmond Bridge parking area
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Brinktop Reserve walk
| Goal: | Lookout in Brinktop Reserve |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Park near Richmond Bridge. Walk east on Wellington St to Morgan St where David's Way starts. Walk through bush reserve to track round Brinktop Reserve |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Brinktop Reserve & Richmond Park Track
“It climbs gently towards Brinktop Hill .nd enters Brinktop Bushland Reserve.â€
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Richmond Bridge Exploration
| Goal: | Richmond Bridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | Explore Richmond Bridge from the adjacent car park. There is access down on three of the corners. The fourth is private land. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 148, Number 26, Historic Richmond
“Cross the convict-built sandstone bridge…â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 30, Number 4, Richmond
“St Johns Church is framed by the arches of the famous Richmond Bridgeâ€
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Richmond Circuit walk from bridge
| Goal: | Old Schoolhouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Comment: | Richmond Bridge down Bridge St, circuit back past school, Gaol |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 148, Number 26, Historic Richmond
1 hour circuit
“The Old Schoolhouse is the oldest state school in Australiaâ€
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Richmond Park Track or David's Way
| Goal: | Bend in Brinktop Rd |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Park near Richmond Bridge. Walk east on Wellington St to Morgan St where David's Way starts. Walk through bush reserve by road to bend in road. Return |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Brinktop Reserve & Richmond Park Track
“The track winds through a corridor of trees adjacent to Brinktop Road…â€