In lieu of some of our running days, Kristie and I have started walking into work a few days a week. At the moment it is kind of sporadic due mostly in part to the weather. Because a large portion of our walk takes us through Trelissick Park, which has natural paths through out the Ngiao Gorge, the paths can get quite muddy; with the steepness of many of the trails, it would be unwise to venture down without proper hiking attire, for example waterproof shoes).
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The walk itself (see the map) shows that it is about 3.79 km, to Kristie's place of work, and 6.93 km to mine. What the map doesn't show however is the topography that makes up Wellington. Kristie and I live in Ngaio, which is situated pretty much at the bottom of a small valley. To get to Trelissick Park is all up hill, then once there it is a steep climb down. When you reach the bottom of the gorge, every direction you go is up hill.
Climbing out of the gorge, when going into work isn't too bad, but we get huffing and puffing. Once out of the gorge you emerge into the back streets of Wadestown, but even though you're on the roads, it is still a steady climb for about another 1.5 km. Then we descend until we reach Kristie's work. From there you're pretty much on the flat as downtown is built along the waterfront.
Coming into work isn't too bad, but I've got to say that coming out of the gorge, when going home is quite the hike. For those in Edmonton, picture walking up the steps to the Hotel MacDonald, minus the steps, and about twice as long.
We're hoping to make this more of a semi-daily experience as the weather permits.
View Walk to Work in a larger map
The walk itself (see the map) shows that it is about 3.79 km, to Kristie's place of work, and 6.93 km to mine. What the map doesn't show however is the topography that makes up Wellington. Kristie and I live in Ngaio, which is situated pretty much at the bottom of a small valley. To get to Trelissick Park is all up hill, then once there it is a steep climb down. When you reach the bottom of the gorge, every direction you go is up hill.
Climbing out of the gorge, when going into work isn't too bad, but we get huffing and puffing. Once out of the gorge you emerge into the back streets of Wadestown, but even though you're on the roads, it is still a steady climb for about another 1.5 km. Then we descend until we reach Kristie's work. From there you're pretty much on the flat as downtown is built along the waterfront.
Coming into work isn't too bad, but I've got to say that coming out of the gorge, when going home is quite the hike. For those in Edmonton, picture walking up the steps to the Hotel MacDonald, minus the steps, and about twice as long.
We're hoping to make this more of a semi-daily experience as the weather permits.
26 October 2010 at 15:24
Sounds like an awesome walk.
SJ
3 November 2010 at 08:55
Good on you Leo :)