Pontville War Memorial parking
| Nearest Road: | Ford Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Pontville |
| Locality: | Midlands |
| Latitude: | S 42° 41′ 15″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 15′ 52″ |
| Elevation: | 35 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | On corner of old Midland Highway and Ford Rd. Parking off Ford Rd. |
2 walks from Pontville War Memorial parking
Jordan River return walk from Old Ford
| Goal: | Track leaves river |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Return distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk north towards bridge 100m. Cross road to start of west side of Trail. Continue 3km till track leaves river to between fenced blocks. Return same |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Jordan River Trail
“There are some beautiful spots along the walkâ€
Tags
Pontville War memorial circuit
Caution
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| Goal: | War Memorial |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Comment: | A walk around the small well maintained park. For a bit longer walk, take the track alongside the road towards the cemetery. |
References
UBC Web Design, Monument Australia, Monument Australia, Municipality of Brighton War Memorial
Macquarie University Australian History Museum, Memorials From around Australia, Macquarie University, 06. The Pontville War Memorial Tasmania
“The main gate which leads to the memoriaol is left locked… walk up the street…â€