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10 Jul, Wed 9:55AM				Kissing Point to Meadowbank
		Length	2km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
(WOW) Ramble from Kissing Point to Meadowbank. Options to extend. View

10 Jul, Wed 11:45AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
Social get-together for Monday walkers who might be out of action, slowing down or just want to stay in touch. Lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, 99 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. View

10 Jul, Wed				Wentworth Falls to Katoomba
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	600m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
A classic walk with lots of variety and fabulous views. Starting at Wentworth Falls Station follow roads and paths to Conservation Hut. Descend and cross Lillians Bridge then ascend to skirt around the Fairmont Resort. Follow Sublime Point Road and locate good tracks to Gordon Falls, Leura Cascades and Leura Forest. Follow the Federal Pass to Furbers Steps and ascend to Katoomba Station. Lots of steps and ups and downs on this walk. Will alter exit point if Furbers steps are still closed. Multiple cliff edges, slippery loose surfaces. Strict limits apply, book early. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

11 Jul, Thu 10:06AM				Middle Cove to Castlecrag
Grade:3/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sophie A.
Walk via Harold Reid Reserve, Sugarloaf Track. Lovely bush views, good track with steps up and down. Walk back to Castlecrag. Bus return to Chatswood. View

12 Jul, Fri 8:50AM				Gully off Victory Track
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk down Victory Track to where a gully was partially explored on our last visit by some members of the group. More time is allowed to explore the gully. Return to Victory Track and take probably Magdala Creek up to Springwood. Some rock scrambling. Some off-track. Slippery rocks. Small creek crossings. Leeches maybe. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

12 Jul, Fri				Koan Cave and Flying Carpet
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park one car at GR 419 130 off Glowworm Tunnel Road and another car at GR 415 150. From the second car, take an old fire trail north west, then descend the Long Zig Zag Pass. Continue south east underneath the cliff line, visit the incredible Flying Carpet and then Koan Cave. Move generally south under the cliffs until the Koan Pass. Re-connect with the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

13 Jul, Sat				Western Escarpment of Wolgan Valley
Grade:5/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this part of the Gardens of Stone region must be protected for future generations. After placing vehicles at each end of the walk, leave from near Wolgan Gap Trig, climb to the top of the cliff line, then follow the ins and outs of the cliff line for about 7km. Stunning views. Location: wolgan state forest Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

14 Jul, Sun 8:29AM				Berowra to Wahroonga
Grade:4/6		Length	24km	1,100m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
RSVP essential. This walk starts at Berowra station with a steep descend,  via Bobbins Head and ends with a relatively steep ascend to Wahronga  station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Berowra and kuringai Limit: 15. View

14 Jul, Sun				Mittagong & Nattai NP
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Graham B.
(Nearly fully booked) Lake Alexandra, 40' Falls, Boxvale Track to lookout and return. An interesting walk with some good views at the lookout. Some creek crossings which are usually easy. Joint walk with Illawarra Ramblers. Location: Nattai NP Limit: 15. View

14 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Ulladulla Foreshores
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Evelyn M.
From the South Pacific Headland Reserve follow coastal tracks to Mollymook Surf Club, then return including walks through Warden Headland Cultural Tracks and North Head One Track for All. View

15 Jul, Mon 9:22AM				Round Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Katoomba Cascades, Reids Plateau and Round Walk with a side track to the base of the first drop of Katoomba Falls. Then follow Kedumba River up through The Gully. Wet and muddy sections of track. Steps and steep sections. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 20. View

16 Jul, Tue 9:07AM				Balmain
Grade:2/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk via Hawthorne Canal, Callan Park, Ballast Point & in the Balmain area. Some steep sections, steps. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Ferry or bus return to city from Balmain East Wharf. View

16 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
Gibbergunyah Nature Reserve is between Bowral and Mittagong. The walk takes in views of Mt Gibraltar (highest point between Sydney and Canberra), Ninety Acre Hill Lookout and a track which winds through a beautiful fern gully. The track is sometimes overgrown and difficult to locate. Rough track, steep sections, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

16 Jul, Tue 10:23AM				Mount Annan Botanic Gardens
Grade:2/6		Length	7km		Macarthur Branch
(Jean’s Group) Lyn C.
Leisurely walk near lakes and through gardens. Ups and downs, steps. Some unsealed and uneven tracks. Could be slippery or muddy after rain. Mostly well-formed walking surfaces, street walking. Bus return to Campbelltown Station, train return to city. Coffee somewhere (time permitting). View

16 Jul, Tue 6:30PM				Wildlife at the Watering Hole
					Branch
General Community Event
Join Richard Swain, an Aboriginal man and one of Australia's most experienced river guides as he takes you on a journey combining recent science and Aboriginal insights to combat the myths andmisconceptions surrounding the feral horses of the Snowy Mountains. Having spent his life in the Snowy Mountains, Richard is a passionate advocate for the protection of Kosciuszko National Park. More information at facebook.com/events/868263156841227/. View

17 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Garie Beach to Burning Palms
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	750m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Circuit walk. Garie to Burning Palms, the Palm Jungle and back to Garie via Era (hills). Take in the beauty of the coast, the beaches, the inlets, the headlands and the escarpment as we explore the southern end of Royal National Park. It might be too cold to swim but this doesn't stop the surprises along the way. Location: Royal NP Map: Otford 91294S Limit: 12. View

17 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Newtown to Campertown
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
(WOW) Ramble from Newtown to Campertown. View

18 Jul, Thu 9:25AM				Rockdale to Brighton Le Sands
Grade:3/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Carol G.
Walk urban bush and parks to Brighton Le Sands for bus return to Rockdale Station, train return to city. View

19-21 Jul, Fri (06:00AM)-Sun (17:00PM)				Skyline Traverse in Bylong Labyrinth
Grade:6/6		Length	30km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Strictly limited numbers. Private property access has been arranged. Day 1. Set up the shuffle. Walk from Spring Log Creek to Growee River south of Goat Mountain. Day 2. Climb Goat Mountain and complete a skyline traverse to Painted Rock on Lee Creek. Day 3. From Painted Rock to Growee Gulf. Finish the shuffle. Partly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Growee 89324S and Talooby 89324N View

20 Jul, Sat 10:14AM				Abbotsford to Bayview Park
Grade:1/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Hen & Chicken Bay. Streets, cycleways, paths, ups and downs, some steps. Mostly flat, lots of water views. Bus return to Burwood for coffee, train return to city. View

20 Jul, Sat				Amphitheatre Creek
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
Birds Rock Trail No 2 – Kestrel Point – Amphitheatre Creek – Carne Creek Lookdown – Amphitheatre Creek - Middle Ridge – Birds Rock Trail No 1. Fabulous views, creek walking with canyon like features, usually dry but possible wet feet. Fire trails, off-track with mild scrub, creek walking, minor scrambling. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

20 Jul, Sat 8:30AM				Mystery Mountain Traverse and Zobels Point
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Mystery Mountain dominates the skyline from the Newnes area and is a mountain certainly worth climbing! There is a rough track after crossing the Wolgan River that takes you to the base of the cliff line followed by an amazing cliffline traverse that goes for almost 1500 metres, south towards Zobels Point. Then a climb up onto the plateau where there will be time to explore the photgraphic opportunites amongst the pagodas. After that a descent down a gully will take us onto the the Wolgan River Trail back to our cars. Rock scrambling and some off-track walking. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S and Mount Morgan 89311S Limit: 15. View

21 Jul, Sun 8:37AM				Heathcote to Bundeena
Grade:3/6		Length	21km	480m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Changed Transport Details) RSVP essential. We walk from Heathcote Station to Bundeena. An interesting walk through the unique flora and sandstone forests of the Royal National Park, passing through Audley Weir, Winifred Falls, Anice Falls, then on an overgrown track to Maianbar and then to Bundeena. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Royal NP Limit: 15. View

21 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Old Blotchy and Beyond
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Milton Branch
Kevin R.
From the Termeil Roadhouse walk along the Old Highway to Ingolds Knob Lookout before following Boardinghouse Road and crossing the highway onto 18 Mile Peg Road. Complete a short loop walk and off-track diversion to reach Old Blotchy, a huge Spotted Gum. return to vehicles via forest roads. Car shuttle required. Map: Kioloa 89261N and Tabourie 89272S View

22 Jul, Mon 7:23AM				Leura to Katoomba via Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Great views, good tracks, steps up and down some street walking. View

22 Jul, Mon				Mt Solitary Traverse
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	920m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commencing from the locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road follow and pick up Mt Solitary walking track. Cross Kedumba River and follow very steep ascent, 770m, through Solitary Pass to Mt Solitary. Continue along with further steep sections and then descend the Korrowall Knife Edge. Continue along the Ruined Castle track and finish with a steep ascent up the Golden Stairs. Cliff edges and river crossing. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S View

23 Jul, Tue 9:20AM				Gosford Reserves
Grade:3/6		Length	13km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk from Erina Heights to Gosford via Katandra & Rumbalara Reserves. Steep sections, fire trails, bush tracks, a long & strenuous (1.5km) climb to St Johns Lookout. Possible leeches during walk. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. Finish at Gosford Shops. Train return to city. View

23 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Hoddles Track, Saddleback Mountain
Grade:3/6		Length	6km	700m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
The walk commences at the top of Saddleback Mountain and descends steeply before ascending to Hoddles Track. The track leads along the cliff face and ascends up to enter Barren Grounds. The lunch spot provides beautiful views down to the coast. Rough track, very steep descents and ascents, slippery rocks and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Kiama 90281S Limit: 20. View

23 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Marayong to Doonside
Grade:1/6		Length	9km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Dianne E.
Walk via Breakfast Creek - Lake Woodcroft. Streets, cycleways, paths, nice parklands and Lake Woodcroft. Mostly flat. Option to catch bus to Blacktown Station after 6.5km or 2km further walk to Doonside Station. Train return to city. View

23 Jul, Tue 8:00PM				Native Bees
					Branch
General Community Event
Talk on Native Bees. Event organised by STEP. View

23-24 Jul, Tue-Wed				Wollangambe Crater
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Graham C.
Pack walk to one of my favourite campsites in a remote area beside the iconic Wollangambe River. Pagodas galore and great views from a rock feature known as "Centre of the Universe". Bring campfire goodies to share and warm winter woollies a very good idea. Expressions of interest pls Contact Leader, Joint with Bush Club Inc. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 8. View

23-24 Jul, Tue (08:13AM)-Wed (00:00AM)				Wollangambe Crater
					Sydney Branch
Graham C.
(Fully Booked) Walk full. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

24 Jul, Wed 9:00AM				Chatswood to Top Ryde
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	50m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Denise S.
Walk via Rail to Road Track to Fullers Bridge, GNW to Buffalo Creek Reserve, Field of Mars then Canon Bicentennial Trail to Ryde Park. View

24 Jul, Wed 9:30AM				Narrawallee Beach
Grade:2/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
Meet northern end near Inlet at 9:30am. Walk to southern end and return. Coffee at cafe by the Inlet. View

24 Jul, Wed 10:10AM				Watsons Bay to Vaucluse
		Length	3km		Sydney Branch
Bob S.
(WOW) Ramble from Watsons Bay to Vaucluse. View

24 Jul, Wed 8:00AM				Wattamolla to Eagle Rock
Grade:2/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
An early morning photographic walk along the coastal track heading south from Wattamolla. Returning for lunch. Location: Royal NP Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

24 Jul, Wed				Wentworth Falls to Leura
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	650m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commencing from the locked gate on Kedumba Valley Road, follow and pick up the Sublime Point Trail. Follow this long descent/ascent, 600m, with lots of ups and downs. Great trail walking with picturesque 360 degree views taking in Mt Solitary, Kedumba Walls and the Three Sisters. Ascend numerous steps to Leura Cascades and Leura. Creek crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jamison 89302N and Katoomba 89301S View

26 Jul, Fri 9:00AM				Uloola Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	390m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Heathcote to Waterfall via Uloola Falls. The track down to Karloo Pool is always pleasant and then the walk up and across to Uloola Falls opens up into delightful heath. There should be lots of flowers out! After that we have the pleasant fire trail back into Waterfall. Keep an eye out for orchids! Location: Royal NP Limit: 12. View

26 Jul, Fri				Wentworth Falls Circuit to Vera Falls and return
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	450m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Roads and paths to Conservation Hut. Descend Valley of Waters Creek to Vera Falls. Return via Hippocrene Falls, Slacks Stairs and Darwins Walk to station. Creek crossings, cliff edges and slippery conditions. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S View

27 Jul, Sat 9:41AM				Pyrmont Bay to Fish Market
Grade:1/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Sandra C.
Walk via Pirrama Park. Flat walk following the foreshore paths of Pyrmont, Johnstons and Blackwater Bays. Many drop out points (Ferry & Light Rail), water available, coffee options. Light Rail return to Central. View

28 Jul, Sun 9:00AM				Burrill Lake Bush and Shoreline
Grade:3/6		Length	12km		Milton Branch
Peter F.
Starting at the Wildflower Reserve walk west to upper reaches of lake. Follow shoreline to boat ramp then to lake again via outskirts of Kings Point. Follow shoreline and track to Cooper Creek. Return to Wildflower Res via bush track. A circuit walk. View

28 Jul, Sun				Bushwalkers First Aid Course
					Branch
General Community Event
St John Ambulance First Aid course for bushwalkers is happening at Kingsgrove in July/August. See https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/first-aid-training/. All participants attend day one (Sunday July 28th) and gain their Provide First Aid certificate. If they wish, participants can come back the next weekend (August 3rd and 4th) for days two and three and gain their Remote First Aid certificate. Can’t make it in July? The following course will happen at St Ives in November. Want to know more? Read the details on the link above. Still have questions? Go to the link above and look up “Who Can I Contact if I Have Further Questions?” View

28 Jul, Sun				Delights of Narrowneck
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	300m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
This walk originated from Jim Smith’s book, How to see the Blue Mountains. A walk to Castle Head Lookout with a possible side trip to other lookouts. A visit to Diamond Falls and an out and back trip to Redledge Pass. Numerous cliff edges, possibly overgrown tracks and slippery loose surfaces... Strict limits apply, book early. Location: Blue Mountains NP View

28 Jul, Sun 9:49AM				Oxfam trail: Section 1: Brooklyn to Cowan
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Updated Details) The 100km trail features the well-known Great North Walk and the Harbour to Hawkesbury Walking Track in the beautiful bushland of northern Sydney. Section 1 starts from Parsley Bay and ends at Cowan Station. This is a popular section of the Great North Walk, with scenery ranging from foreshore to ridge top lookouts. We will follow the Great North Walk from Hawksbury Station on to picturesque Jerusalem Bay, then on to Cowan Station This walk is a great one-way trip from station to station with numerous water views, including a circumnavigation of Brooklyn Dam whilst enjoying a wonderful diversity of flora along the way. We walk to Cowan Station to catch train home. Bring lunch, snacks and water. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View

29 Jul, Mon 8:24AM				Glenbrook to Lapstone
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	350m	Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) John H.
Marges and Elizabeth Lookouts thence under the Highway near the RAAF base to walk the old tramway to the Glenbrook Gorge Lookouts. Returning to Lapstone Station. Some rough sections. Slippery wet rocks may be encounted. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Tue 9:00AM				Basin View To Huskisson Bike (Hybrid/Mtn)
Grade:3/6		Length	50km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. From Basin View boat ramp, mainly on cycleway to St Georges Basin, along foreshore track to Sanctuary Pt. Cycleway again to Huskisson, (with possible diversions along lesser used trails ... and a few hills ... depending on participants). Bring your lunch or sample the Fish & Chips at Huski. Return on cycleways and roads. Map: Shoalhaven Cycleways View

30 Jul, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Gibraltar
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	600m	Southern Highlands Branch
Geoff A.
Mt Gibraltar is the highest point between Sydney and Canberra. It also has some heritage listed Trachyte quarries. Walking tracks provide access to these sites as well as providing lookouts where, on a clear day, Sydney can be seen. Rough and steep tracks, slippery rocks, fallen trees and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Mt Gibralter NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 20. View

30 Jul, Tue 8:52AM				Narwee to Lugarno
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Sydney Branch
Shirley H.
Walk in the Narwee, Riverwood, Padstow, Peakhurst & Lugarno areas, via Parks, pathways, many boardwalks (caution slippery when wet) fire trails, some bush tracks (rough & rocky) steps & streets, steep sections. Moderate pace. Carry morning tea, lunch & water for the day. At finish buses to Riverwood (T8 - Line) or Hurstville (T4 - Line). View

30 Jul, Tue 10:48AM				North Head
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
(Jean’s Group) Margaret B.
Let’s see what is flowering at North Head. View

31 Jul, Wed				Helensburgh Circuit
Grade:3/6		Length	18km	400m	Illawarra Branch
Adrian J.
Commencing with a short steep climb from the station followed with a gradual descent on a variety of un-named tracks to the Hacking River. Cross the river and ascend to the Garawarra farm area. Follow cliff track and descend on the Lilyvale Track. Locate and follow the Karingal and Red Cedar Tracks to again cross the Hacking. Locate and follow a trail and ascend short off-track section to pick up a variety of tracks and return to station. River crossings, slippery conditions. Location: Royal NP and Garawarra SCA Map: Appin 90291S, Otford 91294S, and Royal NP View

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