The world I entered on the pathway away from the Tynward Park sports ovals, was gentle in the autumn afternoon light. Almost a fairyland. A father fishing while his young daughter sat making drawings. Blue wrens flitting. Seeding bull rushes sending creamy fluff across the path. Superb water reflections.
The dramatic background was the walls of Derbyshire Rocks in startling view on the other side of the Derwent River.
How lucky I felt to be able to walk in such a beautiful place, free of all worries.
The track started climbing up and away from the River.
Black faced sheep grazed behind fences
Powerful pylons carried electricity across country.
I enjoyed the watery views with the backdrop of autumn toned trees and then, with excitement at 2.20pm, for the first time during the walk I saw the bridge in the distance over the Derwent River at New Norfolk.
Not much later I came to a fork in the path, but neither track were signposted. Where to from here?
Large information panels provided information about the nearby historic Turriff Lodge property (on which the black-headed sheep grazed), but nothing about which path went where.
Walking the Derwent River 
Gorge ous
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OK clever socks. Very amusing. But of course you are correct. ‘Tis gorge ous.
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Looking at these photos (and what a gorgeous autumn day you had!) it’s hard to believe that this is only a matter of a few minutes (drive) from New Norfolk, and less than an hours (drive) from Hobart. The Derbyshire Rocks look like you’re possibly in the middle of nowhere, hours from anything! How lucky we are to live in such a wonderful place – and how lucky we are that you’re walking it all for us, and taking wonderful photos along the way!!
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Yes I did feel lucky. You and I must go there one day. I reckon it would have personality whatever the weather. Its so easy.So accessible. And next to no-one around.
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