This may only be a 700-metre road between Swansea Road and Belvedere Drive but in that distance, there is a lot to see.
Richards Road.
There are no footpaths but the mostly grass verges are very walkable and scenic. A couple of small, landscaped areas, including a small brick wall, were interesting. Succulents often feature in these areas.
Adds pleasure to the walk.
Despite the road being fully developed, housing-wise, there were not a lot of flowers in gardens. The most colourful being a red rose, red salvia, and less-than-perfect agapanthus.
Rose, salvia & agapanthus.
What is interesting was the variety of fences on properties. Some wooden posts and rail fences looked attractive in a rustic way.
A rustic look.
There were several picket fences and one of my favourite structures, a lychgate. The fences tend to give Richards Road a rural look.
A nostalgic look.
More nostalgia.
Along the western side of the road are two entrances to the adjacent
Richards Reserve, well worth a detour or a destination walk on another occasion. You won't be disappointed.
Richard Reserve entrance.
I didn't see one bird on this walk, but if I had, they may have taken advantage of the five-star avian amenities. An elaborate series of multi-story nesting boxes and a colourful bird bath complete with a resident frog.
Five star avian resort.
Several iris plants were growing as were several colourful shrubs which defied my identification process. A geranium and pelargonium were easily identified.
Iris flowers.
Colourful shrub.
Geranium & pelargonium.
A first-time sighting was a Wollemi pine growing on the outside of a side fence among a patch of agapanthus. It is a magnificent-looking tree.
A wonderful Wollemi pine.
This is an easy walk with nearby mountain views and more than flowers to pique your interest.
