List of Bushwalks in West Pymble

Following a section of the Great North Walk, this popular walk is well signposted and maintained. There are good views of the Lane Cove River as the track passes along the side of the ridge to the north. In several sections the track goes down to smaller creeks (some of which are polluted). Watch these creeks after rain as the boulders and small bridges can become quite slippery. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h 45 min to 3 h 30 min

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Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge

Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge

5.2 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 3 h

A well maintained and signposted track that follows the Lane Cove River, along a section of the Great North Walk. The section of bush track just west of De Burghs Bridge has great views of the river. Brown's Waterhole is a good spot to break, although early in the walk. Watch out for cyclists in the Brown's Waterhole area as this is a popular bike riding trail. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

5.7 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

5.7 km

Following the Lane Cove River, this walk mostly follows a section of the Great North Walk and is well maintained and signposted. Things to lookout for include Fiddens Wharf which is a very pleasant spot to sit and watch the ducks. The walk passes by Lane Cove National Park Headquarters, so pop by and check out the other experiences available in the park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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This walk is a popular track being close to roads, yet surrounded by nice tall trees. The walk heads down hill with tall eucalyptus surrounding the track and providing shade for most of the walk. Convenient access to the start of the walk from Gordon Railway station is another feature of this walk. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Blackbutt Creek Return

5.8 km return

2 h to 4 h

Blackbutt Creek Return

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Roseville to Macquarie Park

Roseville to Macquarie Park

8.6 km oneway

3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

8.6 km

This walk starts at Roseville station and explores the streets and alleyways of Roseville before joining the main spine of the Great North Walk at Fullers Bridge. Here you head deeper into the bush to explore the eastern bank on the Lane Cove River. There is a great diversity of mostly dry forest and some great sandstone rock formation, as well as a side trip to Blue Hole to enjoy. Soon after Blue hole you leave the river (and GNW) to cross over De Burghs Bridge, past a few cafes and restaurants to find Macquarie Park railway station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

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Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

10.7 km oneway

3 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

10.7 km

The track connecting Gordon to Roseville Railway Station is quite a scenic walk through remnant bushland. The walk escapes the urban centres to wind through the valleys and along the Lane Cove River with its abundance of water dragons, ducks and other birds. The walk is a great way to do a station to station walk, even if you have a car. Let us begin by acknowledging the Camaraigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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3 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

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Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

Macquarie Park to Thornleigh

11.2 km oneway

4 h to 4 h 30 min

Starting from the Macquarie Park train station, you wander down Lane Cove Rd and over De Burghs Bridge to join the main spine of the Great North Walk in the Lane Cove Valley. Here the walk heads under De Burghs bridge then explores the dry grass tree and eucalypt forest along the side of the ridge. The track soon leads you down into the ferny and moist valley beside Lane Cove River. Near the top of the valley, you walk up some stone steps built during the depression to find some rock engravings with 1930's style political satire, Conscript Pass. The side trip provides access to the scout campsite, where the main walk continues leads up through the streets to find Thornleigh train station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Urban

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

11.4 km circuit

4 h to 5 h

This walk follows a large section of Lane Cove River. The walk follows the Riverside Walking track up the Lane Cove River to De Burghs Bridge. From the bridge the track winds back along the hillside on the other side of the river. The track then passes a few historic buildings, and the Visitor Centre, before crossing at the weir and returning to the Tourist Park. There are plenty of grassy picnic areas along the way and the Boat Shed sells snacks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

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Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

13.2 km oneway

4 h 30 min to 6 h 45 min

13.2 km

This walk goes from Gordon, to Roseville station, using the Riverside Walking Track. From DeBurghs Bridge, the walk follows the western bank of the Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas and the Lane Cove River Boat Shed. The scenic walk along the Lane Cove River provides plenty of opportunities for a picnic or to kick the ball around before heading up to Roseville Station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darug people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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4 h 30 min to 6 h 45 min

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Great North Walk: Lane Cove - Thornleigh

Great North Walk: Lane Cove - Thornleigh

14.1 km oneway

4 h to 6 h 30 min

Starting from Delhi Road bus station in Chatswood West this walk explores the ferny and moist valley beside Lane Cove River. Near the top of the valley, you walk up some stone steps built during the depression to find some rock engravings with 1930’s style political satire, Conscript Pass. The walk leads past Throneligh oval to through the streets to find Thornleigh train station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Macquarie Park to Hornsby

Macquarie Park to Hornsby

20.9 km oneway

6 h 30 min to 10 h

Starting from Macquarie Park Station this walk follows the green pockets of Sydney through Bradley Reserve, Thornleigh and Berowra Valley National Park to reach the station at Hornsby. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Starting from the Obelisk in Macquarie Place Park, this walk takes you via ferry to Woolwich and continues to meander on streets and through parks of Hunters Hill, along Lane Cover River to Macquarie Park Station. Enjoy the many opportunities for views from lookouts over this green part of the city. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Sydney to Macquarie Park

25.9 km oneway

7 h to 12 h

Sydney to Macquarie Park

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Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

34.3 km oneway

11 h 17 min to 2 days

34.3 km

This overnight walk starts from the Obelisk in Macquarie Park, Sydney, at the official start of the Great North Walk. The walk soon boards the ferry from Circular Quay to Woolwich, and follows the Great North Walk through the streets of Hunters Hill and into the Lane Cove National Park. After staying the night in a caravan park here, the walk backtracks a little, then heads north, winding through the Lane Cove Valley, up to Thornleigh train station. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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11 h 17 min to 2 days

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