Sheldon Forest Walk

This is a pleasant walk exploring the Sheldon Forest from the 1st Turramurra Scout Hall to Troon place in Pymble. The forest is one of the few remaining pieces of the Blue Gum high forest in the Sydney Basin, and is supported by community bushcare programs. This walk meanders through rainforest for the most part, following a stream that boasts a number of small waterfalls. 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.

Scouthall and carpark. | Photo by admin, 2008.

start of sheldon forest track. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Jubilee Ave track intersection. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Jubilee ave track intersection. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Cleft in rock. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Closed (riparian) section of forest.. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Stream. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Bridge over tributary. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Mushroom. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Wooden steps. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Waterfall. | Photo by admin, 2008.

Bridge over small stream near Troon place. | Photo by admin, 2008.

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Safer Bushwalks
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

Start	(-33.738745,151.1319009)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1 Turn on to Kissing Point Road then drive for 310 m Keep left onto Catalpa Crescent and drive for another 270 m Turn left onto Avoca Road and drive for another 160 m Continue onto Avoca Road and drive for another 55 m Turn slight left onto Warragal Road and drive for another 260 m Turn right and drive for another 60 m
Finish	(-33.7477648,151.1278878)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes

Getting started
From the car park in front of 1st Turramurra Scout Hall, near the top of Warragal Rd, this walk heads around the hall (keeping the hall to the left) and along the track, past the clearing and the 'Please leash your dog' sign to an intersection at a 'Jubilee Ave' sign.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 55 m find the "Scout hall" (10 m on your left). Scout hall Scout hall The 1st Turramurra Scout Hall has a car park and a tap at the front. It also offers some shelter under an awning and a fire place out the back. For more information on scouting, contact Scouts Australia NSW on (02)9735 9000. + - The 1st Turramurra Scout Hall has a car park and a tap at the front. It also offers some shelter under an awning and a fire place out the back. For more information on scouting, contact Scouts Australia NSW on (02)9735 9000. Then head down the earthen steps (about 25 m long)
	Continue straight. After another 60 m pass a seat (7 m on your left).
	After another 55 m turn right.
	After another 225 m turn right.
	After another 830 m continue straight. After another 460 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
	After another 175 m come to the end.

Terrain

Sheldon Forest Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.9 km
Time	40 min to 50 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 140 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	140 m	[seat]

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