Start | At the intersection of Schofield Firetrail & Schofield Parade (-33.7295279,151.0619088) |
Mode | Car (There is free parking available.) |
Directions | From Pennant Hills Road, A28, Pennant Hills.
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At the intersection of Schofield Firetrail & Schofield Parade Start heading along Schofield Firetrail (a vehicle track).
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After another 75 m (at the intersection of The Great North Walk & Schofield Firetrail) continue straight, to head along The Great North Walk (a walking track).
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Thornleigh Quarry. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
At the intersection of Timbarra Road - Bellamy Street Cycleway & The Great North Walk turn right, to head along Timbarra Road - Bellamy Street Cycleway.
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After another 8 m (at the intersection of Timbarra Road - Bellamy Street Cycleway & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Timbarra Road - Bellamy Street Cycleway.
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After another 100 m (from the Thorn Street) veer right, to head along Thorn Street (a residential road).
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 4.3 km |
Time | 1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Signage | Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Campsite
| 1.4 km | The Jungo |
Seat
| 2.8 km + 115 m | Seat |
Vegetation and surface works will be carried out from Monday 21 July to Monday 18 August 2025 on the following trails in Berowra Valley National Park:
Walkers permitted but there may be delays. Please follow all signage and instructions from NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the North Western Sydney area office on 02 8448 0400.
Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.