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RELAX IN THE SHIRE Parks Hornsby Shire is home to more than 130 beautiful parks and playgrounds, which are maintained to a high standard and regularly renovated. These include: Fagan Park, Galston This large regional park contains lakes, a playground, circuit paths, picnic tables, barbecues, toilets and the spectacular Garden of Many Nations. Every Spring it also plays host to the annual Bushland Festival, a celebration of everything that’s great about Hornsby Shire. Crosslands Reserve, Hornsby Heights Accessed by a 2.5 kilometre gravel road at the end of Somerville Road, the reserve offers many great family activities including picnicking and barbecues, bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, bike riding or simply admiring the beautiful natural scenery. James Park, Hornsby This recently refurbished park has something for the entire family, from the swing set and shaker mirror through to the basketball half court and exercise equipment. There are also barbecues and a ping pong table. Lilian Fraser Garden, Pennant Hills This beautiful garden was donated to Hornsby Shire by Lilian Fraser, one of the first qualified female botanists in Australia. It’s ideal for picnics or a peaceful walk, with guided tours available by appointment. Weddings, christenings and small receptions also take place here. For information about all parks in Hornsby Shire go to hornsby.nsw.gov.au/parks. 12.
Bushwalking Hornsby Shire has a number of great bushwalks on offer. Here are five of our favourites. For downloadable maps of these and other great bushwalks in the Shire see hornsby.nsw.gov.au/bushwalks. There you will find a 28 page booklet of various walks as well as individual maps of the walks below. Saltmarsh Boardwalk, Crosslands Reserve, Hornsby Heights CIRCUIT EASY TO MODERATE 20 MINS-1 HOUR Enter Crosslands Reserve at the end of Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights. This track follows a section of the Great North Walk and passes through mangroves, saltmarsh, woodlands and forest areas. The Boardwalk takes about 20 minutes return. There is an extended 1.2 kilometre track beyond which is of moderate difficulty and takes about 1 hour return. Callicoma Walk, Cherrybrook CIRCUIT MODERATE 2-3 HOURS This attractive 5 kilometre circuit through rainforest and woodland has two main trackheads. The first is located at the corner of Shepherds and Macquarie Drives at the Lakes of Cherrybrook reserve and picnic area, near the Cherrybrook shops. The second is at the corner of Francis Greenway and Macquarie Drives. Blue Gum Walk, Hornsby CIRCUIT MODERATE TO DIFFICULT 2.5 HOURS This 4.3 kilometre track is for those who love to explore. Admire the stately stand of Sydney blue gums in Old Mans Valley, as well as a magnificent leaning angophora that has been struck by lightning. Clamber over and among rocks as you enjoy the beauty of Waitara Creek and admire unspoiled scenic views. The track begins at Rosemead Road, Hornsby, and ends at Ginger Meggs Park (about 400 metres from starting point). Lyrebird Gully (Mount Kuring-gai to Berowra) ONE-WAY MODERATE TO HARD 4-6 HOURS This 9 kilometre walk follows a section of the Great North Walk and begins at the corner of Glenview Road and the Pacific Highway. It leads you through an open forest of angophoras, turpentines and peppermint gums, then continues over exposed sandstone flats with rock pools, cascades and a large overhanging waterfall. It has two minor steep sections. Walkers may park a car at either end or catch the train back to the start. Heritage Bridges Walk, Hornsby ONE-WAY MODERATE TO DIFFICULT 4-6 HOURS This 5.4 kilometre walk begins at the Clarinda Street wetlands in Hornsby and ends at the bottom of Galston Gorge. Walking along the fire trail you will pass casurina forest and rainforest vegetation. Parts of the walk are steep and suitable only for the very fit. For walkers who prefer to only walk one way, a car can be left at the Galston Gorge picnic area. Follow: twitter.com/hornsbycouncil ı Like: facebook.com/hornsbycouncil ı Call: 9847 6666 13.
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RELAX IN<br />
THE SHIRE<br />
Parks<br />
Hornsby Shire is home to more than 130 beautiful parks and playgrounds, which are maintained to a high standard<br />
and regularly renovated. <strong>The</strong>se include:<br />
Fagan Park, Galston<br />
This large regional park contains lakes, a playground, circuit paths, picnic tables, barbecues, toilets and the<br />
spectacular Garden of Many Nations. Every Spring it also plays host to the annual <strong>Bush</strong>land Festival, a celebration<br />
of everything that’s great about Hornsby Shire.<br />
Crosslands Reserve, Hornsby Heights<br />
Accessed by a 2.5 kilometre gravel road at the end of Somerville Road, the reserve offers many great family<br />
activities including picnicking and barbecues, bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, bike riding or simply<br />
admiring the beautiful natural scenery.<br />
James Park, Hornsby<br />
This recently refurbished park has something for the entire family, from the swing set and shaker mirror through<br />
to the basketball half court and exercise equipment. <strong>The</strong>re are also barbecues and a ping pong table.<br />
Lilian Fraser Garden, Pennant Hills<br />
This beautiful garden was donated to Hornsby Shire by Lilian Fraser, one of the first qualified female botanists<br />
in Australia. It’s ideal for picnics or a peaceful walk, with guided tours available by appointment. Weddings,<br />
christenings and small receptions also take place here.<br />
For information about all parks in Hornsby Shire go to hornsby.nsw.gov.au/parks.<br />
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