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Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout

Download & Print Map and Notes

15 mins

202 m Return

20 m

Moderate track
This is short walk to a view across Magdala Gully. The walk follows a track that leads to a the moderately large clearing behind the lookout. The view from the lookout is not as spectacular as many other lookouts in the area, but can be quite intriguing with a morning mist lifting from the valley.

Maps for the Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Springwood 1:25 000 Map Series 90304S SPRINGWOOD NSW-90304S
Penrith 1:100 000 Map Series 9030 PENRITH 9030

Cross sectional view of the Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length 202 m
Time 15 mins
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Grade 3/6



Moderate track 		AS 2156.1 Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Signs Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience Required No experience required (1/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 100m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 100m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 100m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 100m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 100m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 100m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout walk.
Lawson Lookout from Fairy Dell Reserve
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This walk is a great way to go to Lawson Lookout, especially if you are coming from Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area. With Springwood just out of ear shot, the walk meanders down the Magdala Gully, then leads up to Lawson Lookout for a great view across the valley.

Total climbing: 149m

2.7 km Return
1 hr 30 mins

Hard track


Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout walk.
Martins Lookout Loop Walk
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This walk offers a magnificent way to explore the Sassafras Gully, enjoying the lush valleys and deep bushland, as well as the panoramic Martins Lookout. This walk has much to offer, with many views to impress before returning to Springwood Train Station.

Total climbing: 842m

13.8 km Circuit
6 hrs 30 mins

Hard track

Sassafras Gully Loop
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The Sassafras Gully loop is an excellent walk setting out from Springwood Station. The walk uses the gullies to navigate past some wonderful rock features, dense bushland and waterfalls. A nice cool walk in the shade and never too far from water.

Total climbing: 501m

10.5 km Circuit
4 hrs 15 mins

Hard track

Springwood to Blaxland Station
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This walk offers a diverse range of vegetation and sights along its course. Passing Martins Falls and below Martins Lookout, the walk takes in some amazing views as it climbs up and down the ridge lines, above the many creeks and gullies. A walk to test your legs and your camera.

Total climbing: 628m

13.5 km One way
6 hrs

Experienced only

Springwood to Faulconbridge
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This pleasent walk takes in the sights of two fantastic Blue Mountains valleys. The walk down from Springwood Station uses Magdala Gully to pass a number of waterfalls before visiting Perch Ponds. The walk then follows Glenbrook Creek valley up to Faulconbridge Station for the return home. A quiet walk with a sense of remoteness. If you want to make this an overnight walk you can camp at Perch Ponds where there is a simple bushcamp, a good introduction to overnight walking.

Total climbing: 633m

11.5 km One way
5 hrs

Hard track

Springwood to Martins Falls
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This walk to Martins Falls follows the Magdala Gully down from Springwood. The valley is cool and dark, and the track is never far from water. Martins Falls are a great place to hang out for lunch, or sit and enjoy the cool of the falls from the rocks. A great walk with a lush waterfall to explore.

Total climbing: 413m

9 km Return
4 hrs

Hard track

Faulconbridge to Blaxland
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This two-day walk, or very solid one-day walk, takes you from station to station, through lush, scenic forest in the lower Blue Mountains. The walk follows the upper section of Glenbrook Creek most of the way to Blaxland, with a venture over the St Helena Ridge to add some views. An enjoyable two-day walk exploring the diverse range of gully and rocky ridge-top environments in the lower Blue Mountains.

Total climbing: 693m

15.2 km One way
2 Days

Experienced only

Clarinda Falls from Faulconbridge
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This walk takes you down the start of the Victory Track to see Clarinda Falls. The falls are found in a magnificent eroded bowl covered in ferns and moss. After heavy rain, Clarinda Falls would make for an amazing site.

Total climbing: 219m

3.5 km Return
2 hrs

Hard track

Faulconbridge to Springwood via Sassafras Gully
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This is an enjoyable walk through the valleys joining Faulconbridge and Springwood. Using the Victory and Sassafras Gully tracks, the walk stays close to water as it descends into the valley, returning up through the changing vegetation.

Total climbing: 338m

6.1 km One way
3 hrs

Hard track

Martin’s Lookout
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This short and enjoyable walk visits a classic lower Blue Mountains view. Martin’s lookout is marked by a memorial plaque looking across to Lost World Lookout, on the other side of Glenbrook Creek. A great short walk if you are in the area or are passing through the Lower Blue Mountains.

Total climbing: 17m

180 m Return
15 mins

Moderate track

Martin’s Lookout to Bunyan Lookout
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This walk crosses the Glenbrook Gorge, dropping from Martins Lookout, then climbing to the Bunyah lookout on the other side, and then back again. This walk is strenuous and gives a great perspective of the two lookouts and the gorge. A great walk for the fit.

Total climbing: 446m

3.1 km Return
3 hrs 30 mins

Experienced only

Martin’s Lookout to Glenbrook Creek
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From Martin’s Lookout, this walk drops down to Glenbrook Creek before climbing back up to the stunning Martin’s Lookout. This is a great walk if you find you have some extra time when visiting Martin’s lookout.

Total climbing: 199m

1.2 km Return
1 hr 30 mins

Hard track

Martin’s to Lost Worlds Lookout
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This walk allows for a greater appreciation of the hills in the Glenbrook area. Starting with a view of the half-way point, Lost World’s Lookout, from Martin’s Lookout, you can appreciate the task ahead. The walk involves a steep descent and climb through the Glenbrook Valley. A great way to see both sides of the valley, with the unique memorial plaques on opposite sides of the valley. A great walk for the fit.

Total climbing: 504m

5.4 km Return
3 hrs 30 mins

Experienced only


Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout walk starts and ends at the End of Raymond Rd (gps: -33.706077, 150.56627)
Your transport options to End of Raymond Rd are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)



Fire Danger

Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

 


Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/llfrr


Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂