This walk follows a wide concrete trail through Berowra Valley Regional Park, through lovely bushland and the site of the historic Zig Zag railway. The railway is long gone, but the quarry site is interesting to explore and crossing Zig Zag Creek on the bridge gives a lovely view down on the fern trees. Stop and read the information signs along the way, bring your dog for a walk or use this trail for fitness training. The trail on the north side of Zig Zag Creek is very steep for about 50m, otherwise, this walk is easy to follow. To save the car shuttle you can just allow extra time and retrace your steps back to the start.
Bellamy fire trail
And Walk
Bellamy fire trail
30 mins
34 m
Moderate track
(0km) End of Bellamy St → Int of Bellamy trail and Morgan Rd tracks
90 m
2 mins
0m
-10m
Easy track
and follows the ‘To Westleigh’ arrow[2] downhill along the concrete management trail. After about 25m this walk leads past a picnic table
[3] (on the left) then over the next 50m this walk continues downhill past the ‘Halls Camp’ information sign[4], the ‘Natures Filter’[5] to come to an intersection with a dirt track (the Great North Walk) marked with an arrow pointing back up to ‘Bellamy Street’[6].
(0.09km) Int of Bellamy trail and Morgan Rd tracks → Zig Zag Creek Bridge int.
130 m
2 mins
0m
-6m
Easy track
. The walk continues down into the valley[10] along the concrete trail for another 110m to come to a signposted intersection marked with a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[11][12] (on your left), just before ‘Zig Zag Creek’[13] and the long bridge[14].
Thornleigh zigzag railway
(0.22km) Zig Zag Creek Bridge int → Thornleigh Quarry
160 m
4 mins
15m
-8m
Moderate track
(with a handrail on the left side[21]). The trail then mostly flattens out for about 50m and leads gently up to the front of the old ‘Thornleigh Quarry’[22], marked with a plaque on a large stone[23][24][25]
.
Old Thornleigh Quarry
making this a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the intriguing mix of nature and history. A book is available with some detail on this quarry and the associated zigzag railway: ‘Sydney’s Forgotten Quarry Railways’ by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9
(0.37km) Thornleigh Quarry → Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail
110 m
3 mins
11m
0m
Very easy
(0.48km) Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail → End of Timbarra Rd
140 m
3 mins
8m
-3m
Easy track
Maps for the Bellamy fire trail 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Bellamy fire trail bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bellamy fire trail
Accessibility summary information for the Bellamy fire trail
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 2 places to sit on this walk.
They are 350m apart.
Hazards: There are 2 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard Unfenced and unmarked edge with potential 80cm or higher fall into the creek. Keep clear of the culverts edge when crossing. Found about 110m into the walk.
Wheelchair Steep A 45m long section of concrete trail (3.3m wide) that is very steep. There is a metal handrail on one side for most of the steep section. If using a wheelchair assistance is very likely required. Found about 300m into the walk.
Accessibility Details
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 | 619 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
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
250m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 220m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (160m) has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 480m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 140m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 620m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 620m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 620m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 620m 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 Bellamy fire trail walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Bellamy fire trail walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Bellamy fire trail walk starts at the End of Bellamy St (gps: -33.728765, 151.06981)
Your main transport option to End of Bellamy St is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Bellamy fire trail ends at the End of Timbarra Rd (gps: -33.724319, 151.07005)
Your main transport option to End of Timbarra Rd is by;
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/bft
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail
15 mins
36 m
Moderate track
This short walk follows a concrete management trail between Bellamy St and De Saxe Close. This is one of a few dog friendly bushwalks in the Berowra Valley Regional Park. You walk through some beautiful bush with a good array of grass and eucalyptus trees. At the bottom of the valley a bridge spans ZigZag Creek allowing you to keep you feet dry. There are also some good information signs explaining the rich history of the railway line and quarry that once passed through here. The authorised dog walk exits up the steps to the base of De Saxe Cl. We have also include an alternate exit, staying on the main trail to then end of Timbarra Rd for those walking without dogs.
(0km) End of Bellamy St → Zig Zag Creek Bridge int.
220 m
4 mins
0m
-16m
Easy track
and follows the ‘To Westleigh’ arrow[2] downhill along the concrete management trail. After about 25m this walk leads past a picnic table
[3] (on the left) then over the next 50m this walk continues downhill past the ‘Halls Camp’ information sign[4], the ‘Natures Filter’[5] to come to an intersection with a dirt track (the Great North Walk) marked with an arrow pointing back up to ‘Bellamy Street’[6].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘The Jungo’ arrow[7] downhill along the wide concrete trail for 25m to cross over the culverted creek[8] (with a green rail[9] on one side)
. The walk continues down into the valley[10] along the concrete trail for another 110m to come to a signposted intersection marked with a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[11][12] (on your left), just before ‘Zig Zag Creek’[13] and the long bridge[14].
(0.22km) Zig Zag Creek Bridge int → Thornleigh Quarry
160 m
4 mins
15m
-8m
Moderate track
(with a handrail on the left side[21]). The trail then mostly flattens out for about 50m and leads gently up to the front of the old ‘Thornleigh Quarry’[22], marked with a plaque on a large stone[23][24][25]
.
Old Thornleigh Quarry
making this a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the intriguing mix of nature and history. A book is available with some detail on this quarry and the associated zigzag railway: ‘Sydney’s Forgotten Quarry Railways’ by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9
(0.37km) Thornleigh Quarry → Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail
110 m
3 mins
11m
0m
Very easy
(0.48km) Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail → End of Timbarra Rd
140 m
3 mins
8m
-3m
Easy track
(0.48km) Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail → End of De Saxe Close
50 m
2 mins
10m
0m
Moderate track
Maps for the Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail
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 | 529 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
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
220m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 210m has short steep hills. The remaining (110m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 480m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 50m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 480m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 50m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 530m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 530m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 530m 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 Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail walk starts at the End of Bellamy St (gps: -33.728765, 151.06981)
Your transport options to End of Bellamy St are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail ends at the End of De Saxe Close (gps: -33.72549, 151.06947)
Your transport options to End of De Saxe Close are by;
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/bstdscdwt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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* PDF with Lands Topo map base
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I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Clarinda St dog walking trail
And Walk
Clarinda St dog walking trail
15 mins
22 m
Easy track
This short walk links Clarinda St and Simon Pl in Hornsby Heights. The walk follows a management trail and is one of three dog friendly walks in Berowra Valley Regional Park. Starting at the wetlands at the end of Clarinda St you follow the Great North Walk alternate route until the turn off to the Simon Place. Dogs on leash are most welcome on this section of the trail.
(0km) End of Clarinda St → Int of Clarinda St and Simon Pl trails
440 m
9 mins
10m
-35m
Easy track
(0.44km) Int of Clarinda St and Simon Pl trails → End of Simon Place
60 m
2 mins
12m
-1m
Easy track
Maps for the Clarinda St dog walking trail 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Clarinda St dog walking trail bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Clarinda St dog walking trail
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 | 499 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
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
Around 440m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 60m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 500m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 500m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 500m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 500m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 500m 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 Clarinda St dog walking trail walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Clarinda St dog walking trail walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Clarinda St dog walking trail walk starts at the End of Clarinda St (gps: -33.68809, 151.09174)
Your transport options to End of Clarinda St are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Clarinda St dog walking trail ends at the End of Simon Place (gps: -33.684643, 151.09121)
Your transport options to End of Simon Place are by;
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/csdwt
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 🙂
Barnetts Lookout
And Walk
Barnetts Lookout
15 mins
14 m
Very easy
A very pleasant and easy stroll along a path to a stunning view. Starting from Barnetts Road car park you follow the footpath through the picnic area, past the playground then meander gently downhill through the open forest among the scribbly gum trees. You soon discover a fenced lookout platform with amazing views up and down the Berowra Valley. The views of trees go on forever, on a clear day you can even see the Blue Mountains.
(0km) Barnetts Road → Barnetts Picnic area
50 m
1 mins
0m
-2m
Very easy
(at the junction of Barnetts Rd and Wyanna St, Berowra), this walk follows the concrete footpath between the timber bollards[4] (1.3m gap[5]) away from the road. After 25m this walk passes a short path to a picnic table[6] (on the left), about 20m later this walk comes to another path and picnic table[7]
(on the right). Here the walk also comes to a drinking fountain[8] in the middle of the picnic area, beside a playground[9] and near some extra seats
.
(0.05km) Barnetts Picnic area → Barnetts Lookout
160 m
3 mins
0m
-12m
Very easy
(on the left). Here the walk continues on the main path, gently downhill through the open forest[13] for about 60m to a seat
(beside the path, on the right). From the seat this walk continues winding gently downhill towards the views for another 70m to a intersection with a faint track[14] beside the plaque[15] commemorating the establishment of Berowra Valley NP. (The faint, less formal track, leads downhill for 60m to a fenced lookout[16]). From the plaque this walk continues a few more meters along the concrete path, around the bend to the left[17] to find the fenced[18] ‘Barrnetts Lookout’[19][20][21].
Barnetts Lookout
, a concrete base[22] (4.6x4m) and a 1.3m high[23] metal fence (filtered views when seated in a wheelchair[24]). To the left there are views upstream along Berowra Creek past Calna Creek[25], on a clear day you can just make out the Blue Mountains straight ahead and Berowra Waters[26] to the right[27].
Maps for the Barnetts 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.
Cowan | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304N COWAN | NSW-91304N |
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map | 1:40 000 Map Series | CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map | CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Barnetts Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Barnetts Lookout
Accessibility summary information for the Barnetts Lookout
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 6 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 40m apart, with a maximum gap of 90m.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Accessibility Details
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 | 420 m | ||
Time | 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 1/6 Very easy |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
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, 210m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 210m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 210m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 210m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 210m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 210m 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 Barnetts Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Barnetts Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Barnetts Lookout walk starts and ends at the Barnetts Road (gps: -33.616836, 151.12988)
Your transport options to Barnetts Road are by;
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/9k
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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* 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 🙂
Hornsby to Fishponds
And Walk
Hornsby to Fishponds
2 hrs 30 mins
296 m
Hard track
A short walk from Hornsby to reach a great spot for admiring Berowra Creek. This walk explores several different environments in the Regional Park along the way. Allow some time to sit and enjoy the view at Fishponds. Expect to see other people along the track as this is one of the most popular walks in the area.
(0km) Hornsby Train Station → Int of Quarry Road and Great North Walk
720 m
14 mins
8m
-34m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows Quarry Road down the gentle hill, leaving the houses[11][12] behind to come to an intersection with a track, signposted with a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[13] (on your left).
(0.72km) Int of Quarry Road and Great North Walk → Berowra Valley Bushland Park
540 m
14 mins
12m
-89m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign[16] down the steep rock steps[17]. The walk winds steeply down a number of sets of stone steps, passing some large rock walls for a bit over 100m, to find a welcome flat section of track[18] midway the hill. As the track leads past some houses (through the trees on your left), this walk heads down more steps[19] before coming to the open area of ‘Berowra Valley Bushland Park’[20][21], at the end of Rosemead Road[22].
Berowra Valley Bushland Park
(1.26km) Berowra Valley Bushland Park → Int of Blue Gum Walk and Joes Mountain Service Trail
890 m
20 mins
45m
-39m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the wide rocky management trail[35] as it bends left (and passing some houses off to the left). The trail then bends right[36] and leads across Old Mans Creek using some concrete stepping stones[37]. The walk then continues by heading up the moderately steep hill and then through a thick blue gum and bracken fern forest[38]. The wide trail leads to the top of the hill then bends left, (ignoring the track on the right[39]) to pass over a saddle[40]. Here the trail leads down the gentle hill[41], through the turpentine forest for just over 300m to find an intersection with narrower track on the right, marked with arrow posts[42].
(2.15km) Int of Blue Gum Walk and Joes Mountain Service Trail → Fishponds Lookout
300 m
7 mins
0m
-39m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Fishponds’ sign[45] along the flat narrow track past the ‘Berowra Valley Regional Park’ sign[46]. The track soon bends left (passing along the top of an unfenced cliff) then winds down some steep carved rock steps (with a hand rail)[47]. The rocky track then leads down along the side of the valley for just over 100m to cross a timber foot bridge[48]. The track then continues for another 70m to find a fenced rock platform[49] and signposted intersection[50].
Fishponds Lookout
(2.45km) Fishponds Lookout → Fishponds Bridge
350 m
8 mins
16m
-14m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the cave, this walk follows the ‘Galston Gorge’ sign[56] up the track and timbers steps. Soon the track turns left and follows a Great North Walk arrow up the hill[57], at the red and white ‘Danger’ sign[58](ignoring the other track). The track climbs up the carved steps[59] onto the rock platform and continues up the rocky track until just after passing through a narrow gap between two rocks[60], where this walk comes to the un-signposted (and faint) intersection with the Pogson’s Trig track (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down along the side of the hill[61], whilst keeping the main valley to your right. The track leads down some rocky steps, passing just above a rock platform (a short distance down on your right, with a plaque dedicated to ‘Cora’[62]). The track then leads down along the base of a cliff, passing under a rock overhang[63]. The track continues along the base of the cliff for another 50m then starts to wind downhill (with some handrails[64]) to come to a rock platform beside the creek[65]. This walk then crosses Berowra Creek on the flat timber bridge[66].
Fishponds
Maps for the Hornsby to Fishponds 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Hornsby to Fishponds bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hornsby to Fishponds
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 | 5.6 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
1.2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 350m is very steep and the remaining 180m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
1.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 890m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (180m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 1.7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 2.1km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 690m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 2.7km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 70m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 1.9km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 890m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Hornsby to Fishponds walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Hornsby to Fishponds walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Hornsby to Fishponds walk starts and ends at the Hornsby Train Station (gps: -33.703509, 151.09801)
Your transport options to Hornsby Train Station 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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/htf
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* 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 🙂
Cherrybrook to Thornleigh
And Walk
Cherrybrook to Thornleigh
1 hr 45 mins
128 m
Moderate track
This walk is mostly within the Berowra Valley Regional Park. It has some beautiful sections with great scenery, including sandstone rock features, lots of ferns and great scenery along Zig Zag creek. There is an optional side trip to visit the remnants of the historic Thornleigh Quarry and Zig Zag railway.
(0km) Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park → Lakes trackhead
50 m
1 mins
0m
-4m
Very easy
The Lakes Of Cherrybrook
(0.05km) Lakes trackhead → Int at stone wall
120 m
2 mins
1m
-4m
Very easy
(0.17km) Int at stone wall → Int. of Blackwattle Trail and Callicoma Walk
180 m
3 mins
4m
-7m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the clearing, the walk follows the bush track, initially keeping the Girl Guides hall on the left. The track passes a shortcut track on the right before coming to a ‘T’ intersection with a management trail marked with track arrows.
(0.35km) Int. of Blackwattle Trail and Callicoma Walk → Top of the Disturbed Creek stairs
230 m
4 mins
0m
-7m
Moderate track
(0.59km) Top of the Disturbed Creek stairs → Int of Callicoma Walk and McKinley trail
170 m
3 mins
0m
-8m
Moderate track
(0.76km) Int of Callicoma Walk and McKinley trail → Int of Callicoma Walk and Disturbed Creek trail
100 m
2 mins
5m
-3m
Moderate track
(0.85km) Int of Callicoma Walk and Disturbed Creek trail → Int of Callicoma Walk and Pogson Dr management trail
180 m
4 mins
13m
-6m
Moderate track
(1.04km) Int of Callicoma Walk and Pogson Dr management trail → Jungo campsite
610 m
13 mins
8m
-38m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Callicoma Walk’ arrow down the management trail (no asphalt), keeping the power lines to the left. The walk descends steeply for a while then flattens out and soon comes to an intersection with the Great North Walk.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign[1][2] along the wide trail as it bends left and leads downhill along the concrete section[3]. The trail leads down across a usually small creek[4], then heads up to the well-signposted intersection[5] beside the Jungo campsite[6][7], where a ‘Fishponds’ sign[8] points back down along the trail.
The Jungo
(1.65km) The Jungo → Zig Zag Creek Bridge intersection
1.4 km
25 mins
37m
-16m
Moderate track
(3.08km) Zig Zag Creek Bridge int → Thornleigh Quarry
160 m
4 mins
15m
-8m
Moderate track
(with a handrail on the left side[21]). The trail then mostly flattens out for about 50m and leads gently up to the front of the old ‘Thornleigh Quarry’[22], marked with a plaque on a large stone[23][24][25]
. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
Thornleigh zigzag railway
Old Thornleigh Quarry
making this a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the intriguing mix of nature and history. A book is available with some detail on this quarry and the associated zigzag railway: ‘Sydney’s Forgotten Quarry Railways’ by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9
(3.08km) Zig Zag Creek Bridge int. → Int of Bellamy trail and Morgan Rd tracks
130 m
2 mins
6m
0m
Easy track
. Just 25m past this culvert the walk comes to an intersection (with a dirt track on the left) marked with a few signs including a ‘The Jungo’ arrow[34] point back down along the trail.
(3.21km) Int of Bike Trail and Morgan Rd tracks → Morgan Rd
230 m
4 mins
7m
-3m
Moderate track
(3.44km) Morgan Rd → Thornleigh Train Station
990 m
18 mins
47m
-7m
Easy track
Maps for the Cherrybrook to Thornleigh 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Cherrybrook to Thornleigh bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cherrybrook to Thornleigh
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 | 4.4 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 45 mins | ||
. | |||
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 | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.2km is flat with no steps. The remaining (1km) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
3.6km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 410m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (400m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 2.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.6km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 3.4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.1km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 4.2km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 270m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 3.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 1.4km 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 Cherrybrook to Thornleigh walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Cherrybrook to Thornleigh walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Cherrybrook to Thornleigh walk starts at the Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park (gps: -33.721735, 151.04418)
Your transport options to Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Cherrybrook to Thornleigh ends at the Thornleigh Train Station (gps: -33.731949, 151.07815)
Your transport options to Thornleigh Train Station 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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ctt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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* KML (google earth file)
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Special Maps/ brochures
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* PDF with Lands Topo map base
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I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Thornleigh to Galston Gorge
And Walk
Thornleigh to Galston Gorge
6 hrs
768 m
Hard track
This walk follows the Great North Walk above Berowra Creek from Thornleigh to Galston Gorge, on bush tracks and service trails. The Steele Bridge is quite an interesting landmark of the area. Fishponds is a wonderful highlight, it is a lovely water hole surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs. The walk finishes on a road a long way from anywhere, you will need to organise a friend to pick you up.
Note this walk was re-routed in early 2016 to go via the streets of Hornsby Heights. This re-route is due to the multi-agency decision to close the Fishponds to Steele Bridge section of the Benowie Track. This decision has upset many people and the protest continues.
(0km) Thornleigh Train Station → Morgan Rd
990 m
18 mins
7m
-47m
Easy track
(0.99km) Morgan Rd → Int of Bike Trail and Morgan Rd tracks
230 m
4 mins
3m
-7m
Moderate track
(1.22km) Int of Bellamy trail and Morgan Rd tracks → Zig Zag Creek Bridge int.
130 m
2 mins
0m
-6m
Easy track
. The walk continues down into the valley[23] along the concrete trail for another 110m to come to a signposted intersection marked with a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[24][25] (on your left), just before ‘Zig Zag Creek’[26] and the long bridge[27].
Thornleigh zigzag railway
(1.34km) Zig Zag Creek Bridge intersection → The Jungo
1.4 km
25 mins
16m
-37m
Moderate track
The Jungo
(2.78km) Jungo campsite → Int of GNW and Stringybark Ridge trail
100 m
2 mins
1m
0m
Moderate track
(2.88km) Int of GNW and Stringybark Ridge trail → Elouera Lookout
1 km
27 mins
81m
-58m
Moderate track
Elouera Lookout
(3.93km) Elouera Lookout → Int of the Great North Walk and the Quarter Sessions Road track
2.2 km
54 mins
152m
-130m
Moderate track
(6.08km) Int of the Great North Walk and the Quarter Sessions Road track → Int of the Great North Walk and the Blackfellows Head lookout track
620 m
16 mins
36m
-64m
Moderate track
(6.7km) Int of the Great North Walk and the Blackfellows Head lookout track → Int of the Great North Walk and the Blue Gum Walk (SW)
80 m
2 mins
7m
-9m
Moderate track
(6.77km) Int of the Great North Walk and the Blue Gum Walk (SW) → Fishponds Lookout
990 m
21 mins
21m
-87m
Hard track
After stopping to enjoy cool spot, this walk continues left along the unfenced rock platform[86] (keeping the creek down to your left). The walk soon steps off this large rock (at the far right-hand corner, through the fork in a tree[87]). This walk heads over another rock platform[88], then along a notably flat section of track[89] (now with Berowra Creek on your left), passing beside some cascades[90] for about 100m before climbing up and over some rocks and under a sandstone overhang[91]. The track leads around the side of the hill for about 100m, then down to cross a small creek using the small flat timber bridge[92]. The walk then climbs up some timber steps[93] to a fenced lookout[94] over Fishponds, at a well-signposted intersection[95]. A sign points back along the track to ‘Thornleigh Station’[96].
Fishponds Lookout
(7.76km) Fishponds Lookout → Fishponds crossing
70 m
2 mins
3m
-4m
Moderate track
Fishponds
(7.76km) Fishponds Lookout → Corner of Dilkera and Manor Rd
500 m
19 mins
131m
0m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Alternative Route’ arrow on the GNW sign[112]. The track dips before heading steeply uphill, zigzagging in several sections. The walk leads you up a large metal staircase to the top of the cliffs, coming to the intersection of Manor Rd and Dilkera Cl.
(8.26km) Corner of Dilkera and Manor Rd → End of Clarinda St
1.7 km
31 mins
36m
-49m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads north along Rosamond St following the Great North Walk arrow. The walk then turns left into Clarinda St and follows it to the end of the road, to find the ‘Clarinda Wetlands’ sign.
(9.91km) End of Clarinda St → Int of Clarinda St trail and waterfall track
1.1 km
24 mins
51m
-66m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the flat management trail, heading away from Simon Place past the ‘Berowra Valley Regional Park’, ‘Dogs Prohibited’ sign[113]. The walk gently meanders along the trail, enjoying the ferns and sandstone rocks for a while until coming to a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[114] highlighting the intersection with small track on the left.
(10.99km) Int of Clarinda St and waterfall track → Int of Stewart Ave service trail and waterfall track
470 m
13 mins
9m
-98m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the waterfall, this walk climbs the stone stairs (keeping the waterfall initially on the left) and then turns right, heading up out of the gully. Once at the top of the stairs, the walk heads through the bush until soon coming to a ‘T’ intersection with the Stewart St management trail, signposted with a large ‘Great North Walk’ sign[116].
(11.46km) Int of Stewart Ave service trail and waterfall track → Steele Bridge
400 m
8 mins
5m
-29m
Easy track
Historic Military ‘Steele’ Bridge
(11.86km) Steele Bridge → Tunks Ridge Rest Area
1.8 km
44 mins
160m
-33m
Hard track
Tunks Ridge Rest Area
(13.63km) Tunks Ridge Rest Area → Int of Great North Walk and Galston Gorge track
1.4 km
28 mins
38m
-68m
Moderate track
Top of Galston Gorge Campsite
(14.99km) Int of Great North Walk and Galston Gorge track → Galston Gorge track head
550 m
16 mins
14m
-119m
Hard track
Galston Gorge track head
Maps for the Thornleigh to Galston Gorge 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Thornleigh to Galston Gorge bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Thornleigh to Galston Gorge
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 | 15.5 km | ||
Time | 6 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3.8km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 3.3km is very steep and the remaining 2.2km is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 6km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (1.9km) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 7km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
9km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 5km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (990m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 15km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 990m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 7km 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 Thornleigh to Galston Gorge walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Thornleigh to Galston Gorge walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Thornleigh to Galston Gorge walk starts at the Thornleigh Train Station (gps: -33.731949, 151.07815)
Your transport options to Thornleigh Train Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Thornleigh to Galston Gorge ends at the Galston Gorge track head (gps: -33.66458, 151.08031)
Your main transport option to Galston Gorge track head is by;
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ttgg
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 🙂
Callicoma Loop
And Walk
Callicoma Loop
2 hrs
153 m
Hard track
Cherrybrook Village shopping centre
(0km) Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park → Lakes trackhead
50 m
1 mins
0m
-4m
Very easy
The Lakes Of Cherrybrook
(0.05km) Lakes trackhead → Int at stone wall
120 m
2 mins
1m
-4m
Very easy
(0.17km) Int at stone wall → Int. of Blackwattle Trail and Callicoma Walk
180 m
3 mins
4m
-7m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the clearing, the walk follows the bush track, initially keeping the Girl Guides hall on the left. The track passes a shortcut track on the right before coming to a ‘T’ intersection with a management trail marked with track arrows.
(0.35km) Int. of Blackwattle Trail and Callicoma Walk → Top of the Disturbed Creek stairs
230 m
4 mins
0m
-7m
Moderate track
(0.59km) Top of the Disturbed Creek stairs → Int of Callicoma Walk and McKinley trail
170 m
3 mins
0m
-8m
Moderate track
(0.76km) Int of Callicoma Walk and McKinley trail → Int of Callicoma Walk and Disturbed Creek trail
100 m
2 mins
5m
-3m
Moderate track
(0.85km) Int of Callicoma Walk and Disturbed Creek trail → Int of Callicoma Walk and Pogson Dr management trail
180 m
4 mins
13m
-6m
Moderate track
(1.04km) Int of Callicoma Walk and Pogson Dr management trail → Jungo campsite
610 m
13 mins
8m
-38m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Callicoma Walk’ arrow down the management trail (no asphalt), keeping the power lines to the left. The walk descends steeply for a while then flattens out and soon comes to an intersection with the Great North Walk.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign[1][2] along the wide trail as it bends left and leads downhill along the concrete section[3]. The trail leads down across a usually small creek[4], then heads up to the well-signposted intersection[5] beside the Jungo campsite[6][7], where a ‘Fishponds’ sign[8] points back down along the trail.
The Jungo
(1.65km) The Jungo → Int of Stringybark Ridge Management Trail and GNW
90 m
2 mins
3m
0m
Moderate track
(1.74km) Int of Stringybark Ridge Management Trail and GNW → Callicoma Caves
880 m
18 mins
38m
-8m
Hard track
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Callicoma Walk’ arrow along the bush track keeping (not crossing) Nyrippin creek to the right. The track soon swings up the hill to the left, away from the creek. The walk soon climbs some stone cut steps to the intersection at the top of a rocky outcrop.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the faint bush track, going steeply up the hill. The walk climbs up for a short distance, then arrives under a large overhang, marked with a number ‘6’ sign.
Callicoma caves
(2.61km) Callicoma Caves → Nyrippin Creek four ways
210 m
5 mins
9m
-14m
Hard track
(2.83km) Nyrippin Creek four ways → Int Callicoma Walk and power line access trail
300 m
6 mins
7m
-5m
Moderate track
(3.13km) Int Callicoma Walk and power line access trail → Number 8 sign
30 m
0m
0m
Moderate track
(3.16km) Number 8 sign → Coachwood grotto
20 m
1 mins
2m
0m
Moderate track
Coachwood grotto
(3.16km) Number 8 sign → Int of sewer management trail and Callicoma Walk
330 m
5 mins
4m
-2m
Moderate track
(3.49km) Int of sewer management trail and Callicoma Walk → Francis Greenway Dr trackhead
390 m
10 mins
38m
-7m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Callicoma Walk’ arrow steeply up the steps and soon arrives at Francis Greenway Drive.
(3.87km) Francis Greenway Dr trackhead → Kenburn Ave entrance to lakes park
1.1 km
19 mins
17m
-35m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the ‘Callicoma Walk’ track marker on Holly Rd, the walk goes through the gate and across ‘Gumnut Playground’ (there is a drinking bubbler near the fence). The walk goes out the gate on the opposite side and down a set of wooden steps to reach an arrow track marker beside Tallowwood Ave.
Turn right: From the arrow track marker beside Gumnut Playground, the walk follows Tallowwood Ave gently down the hill, passing Sheoak Cl, then turning left into Ivy Pl (track marker at this intersection). Just before the end of Ivy Pl, the walk turns right and follows a concrete path between the houses (between 12 & 14 Ivy Pl). From the end of this path, the walk crosses Rossian Pl and continues along Glentrees Pl, then turns left into Kenburn Ave (‘Callicoma Walk’ track marker at this intersection). A short distance along Kenburn Ave, the walk arrives at the entrance to ‘The Lakes Of Cherrybrook’.
(4.94km) Kenburn Ave entrance to lakes park → Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park
210 m
4 mins
6m
-4m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the asphalted footpath across the bridge, towards the playground. After crossing the bridge, the footpath becomes concrete and bends to the right and soon reaches the large walking track signpost with ‘Callicoma Walk’ at the top.
Turn left: From the ‘Callicoma Walk’ signpost intersection, the walk goes up the hill on the concrete footpath, keeping the playground on the left. At the top of the concrete footpath, the walk comes to Shepherds Drive, opposite the shopping centre and just below 50 Shepherds Drive.
Maps for the Callicoma Loop 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Callicoma Loop bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Callicoma Loop
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 | 5.1 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.3km has short steep hills. The remaining (260m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
2.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.8km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 320m follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 270m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
Around 4.8km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 320m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 2.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 3.9km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.3km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 4.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 560m 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 Callicoma Loop walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Callicoma Loop walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Callicoma Loop walk starts and ends at the Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park (gps: -33.721735, 151.04418)
Your transport options to Top of The Lakes Of Cherrybrook park are by;
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cl
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 🙂
Crosslands to Berowra Waters return
And Walk
Crosslands to Berowra Waters return
6 hrs
1005 m
Hard track
This return walk starts from the Crosslands Reserve and follows the Great North Walk along Berowra creek. The walk includes some boardwalks. After climbing up the side of the valley, the walk comes back down into Berowra Waters. Here you can enjoy lunch by Berowra Creek, at the Garden House restaurant, or catch the free car-ferry across the river to find the fish cafe.
Crosslands
and town water[7]. The southern part of Crosslands is managed by Hornsby Council and the northern half by the NPWS within the Berowra Valley National Park.
The first inhabitants of this area were a subgroup of the Dharug people who enjoyed the sandstone caves, fish and abundant plant life in the area. It is now managed by Hornsby Shire Council, but in 1856 Matthew Charlton asked Burton Crossland to be caretaker on this area. Burton built a house and made a living by harvesting timber, growing fruit, fishing and boat-building.
(0km) Crosslands Carpark → Northern end of Crosslands carpark
250 m
4 mins
1m
0m
Very easy
(0.25km) Northern end of Crosslands Carpark → Crosslands North
260 m
4 mins
1m
-2m
Very easy
and along the sealed old road[17]. The walk continues along the old road for just over 150m passing 4 picnic tables
to come to a y-intersection[18]. At the intersection this walk veers right, past the ‘Place of Winds’ sign[19] and wetland[20] (on your right). This walk continues along this old road for a little longer, coming to an intersection marked with a large ‘Crosslands’ information board[21] and ‘Great North walk’ sign[22]. This is just on the edge of the northern picnic area[23], not far from the toilet block[24]
.
Crosslands North Picnic area
[25][26] and a few sandy beaches with direct access to the water[27]. Here you will find a few picnic tables
and shelters
[28], as well as garbage bins[29]. The eastern side is home to a boardwalk exploring the estuarine wetland[30]. A pleasant area to rest and enjoy the water. Fires are only permitted in formally established fire places[31] .
(0.51km) Crosslands North → Estuaries viewing platform int.
220 m
4 mins
7m
-5m
Very easy
. The timber boardwalks winds through the mangroves for about 60m, coming to a firm dirt track[35] which leads for another 70m to a second timber boardwalk[36]. The second boardwalk leads for another 70m, past ‘Mangrove Food Cycle’ information signs[37] to come to an 3-way intersection[38] in the boardwalk with the estuaries viewing platform boardwalk[39] (on your left).
Berowra Creek (Estuarie) Lookout
[44] encouraging you to take some time to soak up this view.
(0.73km) Estuaries viewing platform → Calna Creek Bridge intersection
780 m
20 mins
54m
-57m
Moderate track
About 100m further along the rocky track, this walk comes to a lookout and a ‘Catch the Threats’ information sign[49], where the track continues past the bench seat[50] and alongside the creek to the ‘The Rock Club’ information sign[51]. The track then leads among some grass tress[52] for just over 100m to the ‘Bush Supermarket’ information sign[53]. Just past this sign, the track begins to climb fairly steeply up the stone[54] and timber steps[55] to the ridge line, marked with a GNW arrow and a ‘Stop! Look! Listen! and Smell!’ information sign[56].
Continue straight: From the ridge line, this walk follows the GNW arrow east downhill, initially keeping the ‘Stop! Look! Listen! and Smell!’ information sign[57] on your right. The track bends left and follows the timber steps[58] as the track winds steeply down the side of the hill. Near the bottom of the hill, the track passes a ‘Rock n Roll’ information sign[59] then comes to a long, metal footbridge[60]. The walk crosses the bridge over Calna Creek and comes to a signposted intersection, with a ‘Fragile Marsh’ information sign[61]
(1.51km) Calna Creek Bridge intersection → Sams Creek Ridge Clearing
1.1 km
27 mins
67m
-58m
Moderate track
(2.66km) Sams Creek ridge clearing → Sams Creek Crossing
500 m
11 mins
20m
-23m
Moderate track
The track then leads alongside Sams Creek (on your left) for about 350m when, just after climbing over a rock, the track comes to a ‘Crosslands’ sign[74] pointing back along the track, beside the creek.
(3.16km) Sams Creek Crossing → Int of Great North Walk and Berowra Link tracks
670 m
30 mins
181m
-44m
Hard track
(3.83km) Int of Great North Walk and Berowra Link tracks → Int of Naa Badu Lookout
260 m
7 mins
19m
-22m
Easy track
Naa Badu Lookout
(4.09km) Int of Naa Badu Lookout → Int of Great North Walk and Banggarai Creek access track
320 m
7 mins
12m
-14m
Moderate track
(4.41km) Int of Great North Walk and Banggarai Creek access track → Int of Great North Walk and Berkeley Close service trail
220 m
4 mins
4m
-12m
Moderate track
(4.63km) Int of Great North Walk and Berkeley Close service trail → Int of Great North Walk and Currawong Road track
570 m
18 mins
78m
-31m
Hard track
(5.2km) Int of Great North Walk and Currawong Road track → Washtub Gully Creek
1.3 km
33 mins
31m
-201m
Hard track
(6.51km) Washtub Gully Creek → Berowra Waters trackhead
320 m
9 mins
31m
-30m
Moderate track
Berowra Waters Garden House
The Fish Café
The Fish Café is located at 199 Bay Road, Berowra Waters, and the phone number is (02)9456 4665.
Waterview Restaurant
Some sittings offers A la Carte meals from $25, and other sittings offer a fresh and cooked seafood buffet. Please call ahead, as the restaurant is also a popular venue for weddings.
Open Friday-Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Phone (02) 9456 2633
199 Bay Rd Berowra Waters, NSW 2082
Maps for the Crosslands to Berowra Waters return 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.
Hornsby | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304S HORNSBY | NSW-91304S |
Cowan | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91304N COWAN | NSW-91304N |
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map | 1:40 000 Map Series | CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map | CMA Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Tourist Map |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Crosslands to Berowra Waters return bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Crosslands to Berowra Waters return
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 | 13.7 km | ||
Time | 6 hrs | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.6km of this walk is very steep and another 2.4km has short steep hills. Whilst another 1.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 730m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
3.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.9km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 810m follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 730m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 990m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
4.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 1.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience. The remaining (670m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 4.1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 2.8km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Crosslands to Berowra Waters return walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Crosslands to Berowra Waters return walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Crosslands to Berowra Waters return walk starts and ends at the Crosslands Carpark (gps: -33.628707, 151.10905)
Your main transport option to Crosslands Carpark is by;
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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ctbwr
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 🙂
Hornsby to Fishponds
And Walk
Hornsby to Fishponds
2 hrs 30 mins
296 m
Hard track
A short walk from Hornsby to reach a great spot for admiring Berowra Creek. This walk explores several different environments in the Regional Park along the way. Allow some time to sit and enjoy the view at Fishponds. Expect to see other people along the track as this is one of the most popular walks in the area.
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