Rouse Hill Estate walk
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45 mins
1.8 km Return
21 m
Easy track
Rouse Hill main car park
The main car park is found at the end of the 750m long driveway off Worcester Rd, Rouse Hill. There is room to park about 60 cars in the shade of the tall trees[1]. There is no signposted mobility parking but each parking bay is marked and 2.7m wide.
Rouse Hill main Picnic area and playground
Nestled among the tall eucalypt forest at the southern end of the main car park in Rouse Hill Regional Park is a lovely playground, picnic area and toilet block.
The well equiped children’s playground has a timber maze[2], climbing equipment[3], slides[4], and other equpment[5][6][7].
The picnic facilities between the car park and the playground include two large sheltered tables and BBQ’s. There are other seats and picnic tables around the area as well. About 20m west of the playground is a quieter elevated picnic shelter and BBQ.
There is a toilet block about 150m walk from the playground around the edge of the large clearing[8].
(0km) Rouse Hill main car park → Northern edge of main car park
100 m
2 mins
2m
-1m
Easy track
From the southern edge of the main Rouse Hill Regional Park car park, this walk heads through the asphalt car park to the large ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ sign[9] near the car park exit.
(0.1km) Northern edge of main car park → Rebels intersection
430 m
7 mins
14m
0m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the northern edge of the car park, this walk follows the large ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ sign[10] between the wide timber bollards and across the dirt trail for 20m to then cross rough gravel driveway [11]. The walk continues straight to follow the dirt and grassy trail as it winds uphill for 400m (ignoring the narrower side tracks) to find a ‘rebels’ information sign[12]. Less than 10m past this sign, this walk comes to a t-intersection marked with a ‘Horse Trail’ sign[13].
(0.53km) Rebels intersection → Pavilion toilet
200 m
4 mins
1m
-1m
Easy track
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the mostly flat grassy trail towards the road, initially keeping the ‘Horse Trail’ sign[14] to the left, for just shy of 50m to pass an arrow post[15] and come to an intersection with an asphalt footpath just before the road[16].
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt footpath towards[17] and then between the timber bollards[18] (1.2m gap), then across the road[19] (watch for traffic). This walk then follows the asphalt path on the other side of the road for about 10m to come to a three-way intersection[20] near the picnic shelters.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill[21] along the asphalt footpath, keeping the road a short distance to the right for about 30m to come to a paved intersection[22].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the road, gently downhill along the asphalt path towards the picnic shelters. After about 15m this walk leads past the signposted ‘Crebra Pavilion’ picnic shelter[23]. About another 20m later this path leads to the ‘Fibrosa Pavilion’ picnic shelter[24]. The walk continues along the footpath for about 35m to come to the toilet block (on the left) At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt footpath towards[17] and then between the timber bollards[18] (1.2m gap), then across the road[19] (watch for traffic). This walk then follows the asphalt path on the other side of the road for about 10m to come to a three-way intersection[20] near the picnic shelters.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill[21] along the asphalt footpath, keeping the road a short distance to the right for about 30m to come to a paved intersection[22].
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the road, gently downhill along the asphalt path towards the picnic shelters. After about 15m this walk leads past the signposted ‘Crebra Pavilion’ picnic shelter[23]. About another 20m later this path leads to the ‘Fibrosa Pavilion’ picnic shelter[24]. The walk continues along the footpath for about 35m to come to the toilet block (on the left) At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.
Crebra & Fibrosa Pavilions
Nestled in the trees in Rouse Hill Regional Park is this very well equipped picnic area. There are two large (11x12m) sheltered areas. Closest to the road is the ‘Crebra Pavilion’ picnic shelter[25] with two large tables, a BBQ and tank water. About 20m away is the similarly designed ‘Fibrosa Pavilion’ picnic shelter[26]. Further down the path, you will find the toilet block with an accessible cubicle. There is parking nearby and sloping open grassy areas around. These facilities can be booked for exclusive use. A lovely place to spend time with family or friends.
(0.53km) Rebels intersection → Generations intersection
180 m
3 mins
0m
-2m
Easy track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the face of the ‘Horse Trail’ sign[29] and away from the road along the mostly flat grassy trail for just shy of 150m to come to a three-way intersection (near the corner of a black chainlink fence[30] on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the main grassy trail keeping the fence a short distance to the right for nearly 50m to come to a three-way intersection marked with a ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ arrow post[31] and a ‘follow 7 generations’ information sign[32].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the main grassy trail keeping the fence a short distance to the right for nearly 50m to come to a three-way intersection marked with a ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ arrow post[31] and a ‘follow 7 generations’ information sign[32].
(0.71km) Generations int. → Western picnic area int.
250 m
4 mins
0m
-4m
Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Extention Loop 1km’ arrow post[33], distinctly downhill along the dirt and grassy trail. The trail leads downhill for 90m to continue straight at the unsignposted intersection[34], then 100m later this trail leads past a bench seat[35] and comes to a t-intersection with an asphalt path marked with a ‘Welcome to Rouse Hill Regional Park’ information sign[36].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the asphalt footpath for about 30m to then cross[37] the road/driveway (watching for traffic). About 10m after crossing the road, this walk comes to a faint intersection, above the Western Picnic area (on your right), just as the path bends left[38]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the asphalt footpath for about 30m to then cross[37] the road/driveway (watching for traffic). About 10m after crossing the road, this walk comes to a faint intersection, above the Western Picnic area (on your right), just as the path bends left[38]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Western Picnic area
Just near the entrance (250m along driveway) of the Rouse Hill Regional Park is this queit and lovely picnic area. There are two sheltered picnic tables[39] with BBQs[40]. There is also a scattering of picnic platforms[41] and seats. The picnic area is near an unfenced pond[42] and there is plenty of open grassy area around[43]. There is road side parking for about 6 cars[44]. A pleasant spot to stop while exploring the area.
(0.71km) Generations intersection → Buildings intersection
110 m
2 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the higher ‘Rouse Hill Estate Walk’ arrow[45] past the ‘Follow 7 generations’ information sign[46], alongside the fence (on your right). The trail leads for 100m with views of the Rouse Hill Farm buildings[47] (through the fence) to come to an intersection with a grassy trail (on the left)[48].
Rouse Hill House & Farm
During the 1800s and 1900s this area was farmed by six generations of Rouse and Terry families. The land is now divided in the regional park where you are walking and the fenced off Rouse Hill House & Farm building area managed by Sydney Living Museums. Through the fence, you can see the farm buildings and get a taste of the grand property. You can explore the area by driving to 356 Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill and paying a reasonable entry fee. Well worth exploring.
(0.81km) Buildings intersection → Property intersection
90 m
1 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently uphill along the grassy trail keeping the fence to the right for about 15m to pass the ‘buildings frozen in time?’ information sign[50]. The walk continues along the trail gently uphill for 70m to pass under the power lines[51] then about 15m later come to a seat and an ‘a significant property?’ information sign[52].
Maps for the Rouse Hill Estate walk 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.
| Riverstone | 1:25 000 Map Series | 90301S RIVERSTONE | NSW-90301S |
| Penrith | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9030 PENRITH | 9030 |
Cross sectional view of the Rouse Hill Estate walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rouse Hill Estate walk
Accessibility summary information for the Rouse Hill Estate walk
Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.
Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 3 places to sit on this walk. They are on average 450m apart, with a maximum gap of 900m.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 3 places to sit on this walk. They are on average 450m apart, with a maximum gap of 900m.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
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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 | 1.8 km | ||
| Time | 45 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 670m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 240m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 900m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 900m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 900m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 900m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 900m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Rouse Hill Estate walk walk starts and ends at the Rouse Hill main car park (gps: -33.680472, 150.91068)Your main transport option to Rouse Hill main car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/rhew
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 🙂
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