Formby Rd car parking
| Nearest Road: | Formby Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Devonport |
| Locality: | NW Coast |
| Latitude: | S 41° 10′ 45″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 21′ 47″ |
| Elevation: | 5 m |
| Fee: | Parking fee |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | Nearby |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | On street and commercial parking available in the area. |
3 walks from Formby Rd car parking
Devonport Foreshore Walk
| Goal: | Devonport Swimming Pool car park by Don River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Return distance: | 12,000 m |
| Comment: | Dual use track from Victoria Rd ferry jetty and follows the coast track north, then west to Don Junction, then south to Aquatic Centre car park. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 72, Number 30, Devonport Foreshore
“An extensive and very scenic foreshore walkâ€
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, http://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/Play/Walks-Trails-Bike-Tracks
Tags
Ferry Pontoon East to Horsehead Park
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Horse Head Creek Park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 2,750 m |
| Return distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Walk south on Cycle Path, following signs and crossing several roads to get under Highway Bridge and past the port, then returns to River Bank. |
References
Welcome to Devonport City Council, Devonport City Council, Devonport: Walks and places of interest
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Mersey Bluff Walk
| Goal: | Mersey Bluff LighthouseLighthouse |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Return distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Dual use track from Formby Rd ferry jetty round the coast to Mersey Bluff lighthouse. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 72, Number 30, Devonport Foreshore
“… Mersey Bluff with its climb to the lighthouse.â€