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“South of Devonport, the rolling farmlands and towns are dominated by the towering cliffs of Mt Roland.”

Day Walks Tasmania

We chose this walk primarily because it was on the way to our ultimate destination (we had flown in to Devonport and were travelling to Cradle Mountain). As a result, we were very pleased when it turned out to be a very enjoyable walk in its own right.

The nearest town is Sheffield; the start of the walk is accessed from the C136 road which turns off the B14 just outside Sheffield. We used the detailed route description in “Day Walks Tasmania” (a guide book that I can recommend).

Walk date: December 10, 2005
Time level: 1 day moderate/hard (allow around 7 hours), about 18km
Map: TASMAP Cethana (1:25,000), map in the guidebook
My rating: B+. Well worth a visit, especially if you are travelling down from Devonport to Cradle Mountain

“The most photographed peak in Tasmania is Cradle Mountain. This mountain is reflected in the waters of Dove Lake and a trip to its summit is an obvious attraction for many walkers”

Day Walks Tasmania

This is a classic Australian bushwalk which we did on a beautiful December day in 2005, following the suggested route in “Day Walks Tasmania” by John and Monica Chapman, two bushwalkers with extensive experience walking in Tasmania.