Richmond Town Hall parking
| Nearest Road: | Forth St |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Richmond |
| Locality: | Midlands |
| Latitude: | S 42° 44′ 10″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 26′ 18″ |
| Elevation: | 10 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Parking in area behind the Town Hall, near public toilets |
3 walks from Richmond Town Hall parking
Coal River walk to Richmond Bridge
| Goal: | Richmond Bridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | Follow around Police Station to stone steps down to river bank. Walk to bridge and return. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 148, Number 26, Historic Richmond
“…a small wooden platform jutting into the river, a favourite spot for weddings.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 30, Number 4, Richmond
“Head down behind the gaol to the banks of the Coal River to see the ... Bridge from the distance.â€
Tags
Richmond Circuit from Town Hall parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.
| Goal: | St John's Church Church |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk west down Bridge St and then East and up to St John's Church before returning along river walk past gaol to car. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 30, Number 4, Richmond
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“Historic Village Precinctâ€
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Richmond Gaol Visit
| Goal: | Gaol entrance |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Comment: | Explore Richmond Gaol (entrance fee). There are various spaces to investigate |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 148, Number 26, Historic Richmond
“It was constructed in 1825 and is well worth a visit.â€