Day 15 of Munda Biddi - Back in the game
Distance: 52 km
Elevation gain: 744 metres
From the town of Denmark to the Jinung Beigabup hut
About 5.5hrs travel time, from 8:30am to 2pm although lots of stops today enjoying the scenery.
At Jinung Beigabup hut, my distance from Mundaring on the bike is 824 km.
It was a late start in Denmark as I wanted to talk with Rob, the guy from the reception for my overnight accommodation. Eventually I got on the bike and started my trip today, travelling north along the Munda Biddi, towards Walpole.
The first 20km today was amazing as the track followed the coastline along good quality cycle paths - some paved and some gravel. There was a brief, cold, rain shower but it blew past quickly (we are on the edge of Australia, looking out to the Southern Ocean) . After the rain cleared the coastline and beaches were so beautiful and such a contrast to the forests that I've seen for the past 2 weeks. I will have to come back to these beaches for a swim once I've finished the Munda Biddi.
During the second half of the day the track turned north, into the forest and hills of the hinterland. There were wineries along the way with cellar door tasting that kept tempting me. I decided to stop at the Ducketts Mill Farmhouse and Winery. This had cheeses, wines and lots more.
The final 10km was up into the hills to the Jinung Beigabup hut. The name means "Looking towards Mt Lindesay" in the local Noongar language. My Lindesay is the peak to the north of the hut, and the hut itself is perched on the top of its own hilltop.
Now it is time to relax - this will be my penultimate night on the track in one of the huts.
Elevation gain: 744 metres
From the town of Denmark to the Jinung Beigabup hut
About 5.5hrs travel time, from 8:30am to 2pm although lots of stops today enjoying the scenery.
At Jinung Beigabup hut, my distance from Mundaring on the bike is 824 km.
It was a late start in Denmark as I wanted to talk with Rob, the guy from the reception for my overnight accommodation. Eventually I got on the bike and started my trip today, travelling north along the Munda Biddi, towards Walpole.
The first 20km today was amazing as the track followed the coastline along good quality cycle paths - some paved and some gravel. There was a brief, cold, rain shower but it blew past quickly (we are on the edge of Australia, looking out to the Southern Ocean) . After the rain cleared the coastline and beaches were so beautiful and such a contrast to the forests that I've seen for the past 2 weeks. I will have to come back to these beaches for a swim once I've finished the Munda Biddi.
During the second half of the day the track turned north, into the forest and hills of the hinterland. There were wineries along the way with cellar door tasting that kept tempting me. I decided to stop at the Ducketts Mill Farmhouse and Winery. This had cheeses, wines and lots more.
The final 10km was up into the hills to the Jinung Beigabup hut. The name means "Looking towards Mt Lindesay" in the local Noongar language. My Lindesay is the peak to the north of the hut, and the hut itself is perched on the top of its own hilltop.
Now it is time to relax - this will be my penultimate night on the track in one of the huts.
Early in the day during the rain. I parked under a wind turbine for the photo but waited around the other side to shelter from the wind and rain.
Max output is 800kW - impressive. It has a rated survival windspeed of 214 km/hr, Wow.
The ride along the coast was awesome. Amazing beaches but I expect the water is very cold.
Return to the hinterland, hills and gravel roads. The photo doesn't do justice to the steep descent of this track.
Satisfying my sweet tooth...Choc-mint ice cream for afternoon tea at the Ducketts Mill Farmhouse and Winery
Can’t go without the sweet treat! Home stretch now hopefully more down hill.
ReplyDeleteEpic day! It would have been exhilarating riding along the coastline!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped at the winery for an energy drink and cheese!