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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.
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