Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start (-32.9623972,151.7320153)
Mode Car
Directions From Dudley Road
Turn on to Burwood Road then drive for 2.6 km
Turn right onto Scout Camp Road and drive for another 1.6 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 9 m turn right. Find the car park at the start. Find the Glenrock Scout Training Camp at the start. W:www.nsw.scouts.com.au There is a fee to use this campsite. This campsite has showers. After 20 m pass the pay phone (20 m on your left). Then find the "Glenrock Scout Camp" (15 m on your left). Glenrock Scout Camp Glenrock Scout Camp, off Burwood road and within the Glenrock State Conservation Area is owned and operated by the Scouting Association of Australia. The scout camp is located by a beautiful lagoon and is close to the ocean. The scout camp is a great place to stop and relax, with self guided walks and nature trails available close by. At the scout camp there is a public telephone, locked toilets (available upon request), water and sheltered picnic tables. The scout camp has indoor accommodation available. The Overman's Cottage is a large simple cottage, with sleeping on mattress's on the floor and costs $80/day plus $8/person. Also available is the Mac Crumb Room, which is for adults only, has 8 bunks and has a self contained kitchen and toilet. The Mac Crumb Room costs $80/day plus $10/person. Camping is for Scouts only. Please contact the Hunter and Coastal Regional Office (02 4929 1760) for information and to make a booking. The on site resident is also available (02 49447303).
	After another 6 m veer right.
	After another 160 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 70 m turn left. After another 150 m pass the shelter (155 m on your left).
	After another 150 m veer left.
	After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight.
	After another 135 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate route via lookout with scenic views over the ocean. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below. After another 90 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m continue straight. After another 45 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your left).
	After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 120 m veer left. After another 90 m to find the car park.
	Turn right.
	After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 105 m continue straight.
	After another 135 m continue straight. After another 155 m pass the car park (125 m on your left).
	Continue straight.
	After another 70 m veer left.
	After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 160 m veer left.
	After another 30 m turn left.
	After another 9 m come to the end.

Alternate route via lookout with scenic views over the ocean.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 35 m come to the viewpoint (10 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 15 m turn around.
	After another 15 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Leggy Point Loop Walking Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.2 km
Time	45 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There are 2 on route, on average they are 720 m apart with the largest gap of 2.1 km.

Shelter: There is one 490 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	9 m	Glenrock Scout Training Camp
Campsite	35 m	Glenrock Scout Camp
Shelter	490 m	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Newcastle Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 15 November
  
  23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Upper Hunter during this afternoon and early evening. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:40am to 4:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 16 November
  
  18°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 29.
  
  Sunday 17 November
  
  18°C → 30°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 18 November
  
  19°C → 26°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 19 November
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 20 November
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 21 November
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Glenrock State Conservation Area alerts
  Closed areas: DeLuge Track
  Closed Area: DeLuge Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area
  The DeLuge Track will be closed while improvements and maintenance works are being carried out.
  
  The track will be closed from 28th October to the 29th November, dependent on weather.
  
  For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place.
  Using tracks during works will cause damage and delay the reopening of the track.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
  
  Closed areas: Shaft Track
  Closed Area: Shaft Track, Glenrock State Conservation Area.
  The Shaft Track will be closed while improvements and maintenance works are being carry out.
  
  The track will be closed from 21st August 2024 for up to end of November 2024, dependent on weather
  
  For the safety of contractors please follow and respect any signage and safety measures in place.
  Using the track during works will cause damage and delay the reopening of the track.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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Start	(-32.9623972,151.7320153)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Dudley Road Turn on to Burwood Road then drive for 2.6 km Turn right onto Scout Camp Road and drive for another 1.6 km

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