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6 May, Mon 9:57AM				Bilgola Plateau
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	360m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
If you're looking for a scenic workout, the Bilgola Plateau loop is a great walk. This walk follows a good track to climb from Newport Beach through Attunga Reserve, with views over the coastline. It descends a little before climbing steeply through the breathtaking rainforest gully in the Crown of Newport Reserve. Suburban roads lead up the Bilgola Plateau and a glimpse of Pittwater . The walk returns downhill with a steady descent through beautiful Angophora Reserve, then steeply to a stand of Cabbage Tree Palms. The optional return to Newport is via Bilgola Beach and South Bilgola Headland. Many steps (up & down), slippery when wet; one busy street crossing Location: Newport Map: Bilgola Limit: 14. View

6 May, Mon 8:25AM				Glenbrook to Emu Plains
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	230m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) From Glenbrook Station walk to Mt Sion. Then roads and tracks to Lennox Bridge, oldest bridge on mainland Australia. Up track to Marges Lookout, then to Elizabeth Lookout. Down steeply to Knapsack Viaduct. Walk up 'Heartbreak Hill' to view the recently sealed zig zag railway track, Top Points and new look out. Descent again. Track to under the railway line and to Leonay Oval. Roads to the Nepean River. Cross M4 road bridge. Walk through Tench Reserve. Cross Yanghai bridge and on to Emu Plains station. Steep, rough, slippery Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

6 May, Mon 9:00AM				Wattamolla to Little Marley
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A combination of heath and seaside cliffs with some stunning sandstone to enjoy along the way. We won't be pushing the pace so if you wish to relax, come along on this Monday walk. Location: Royal National Park Map: Port Hacking 91294N Limit: 12. View

7 May, Tue 9:00AM				McPhails Fire Trail (#130)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Wingecarribee Shire Council Shoalhaven City Council
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) David W.
McPhails Fire Trail is a downhill walk from the highlands into Kangaroo Valley.  The Pipeline Lookout is an excellent morning tea stop before descending through rainforest and around Mt Carrialoo into the valley. Hazards: Rough track, unfenced cliff edges, very steep descent. Map: Bundanoon 8928-I-S Limit: 20. View

7 May, Tue 7:14AM				Sydney: Balmoral to Cremorne Point (#S401)
Fully inside Mosman Municipal Council
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Michael B
(Fully Booked) We have an opportunity to explore some of the best of the North Shore of Sydney Harbour. Starting at Balmoral Beach with its little jetty and huge fig trees; to Middle Head to explore fortifications and cliff top views beyond the Heads; then through angophora trees to Georges Heights and barracks converted to artist studios; and on to Clifton Gardens for lunch. Then we will walk beside secluded bays to the navy memorials at Bradley’s Head. Then it is a short walk to Taronga Zoo for a Ferry to Circular Quay and trains home. Limit: 20. View

8 May, Wed 9:50AM				Cabarita to Abbotsford
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Gerald H.
Walk from Cabarita Park to Abbotsford via the foreshores of the Parramatta River. En route we will visit Henry Lawson Park and the former Animal Quarantine station. Lovely river views. Bookings only one week before the walk please. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 15. View

8 May, Wed 8:48AM				Little Wobby
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	400m	Southern Sydney Branch
Loan
Steep climb to the escarpment and the Midway Ridge Trail. Grand views over Dangar Island and Hawkesbury River. Following the trail down to the western side of Patonga Creek. Return to Little Wobby to catch the 3:50 pm ferry back to Brooklyn. Short off-track. Prefer booking via email. Please provide mobile, emergency contact and NPA numbers. Limit: 12. View

8 May, Wed 9:00AM				Old Blotchy
Grade:3/6		Length	4km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Drive to 18 Mile Peg forest road, just past Termeil. Walk eastwards along forest roads and a short bush track to view Old Blotchy (a magnificent old Spotted gum). Also visit Old Blotchy’s little brother close by! Returning to the cars via the same route. Coffee afterwards at Termeil – BYO or available at roadhouse. Map: Tabourie 89272S View

8 May, Wed 11:30AM				Walkers get together
					Sydney Branch
Mal
Walkers lunch at O'Donoghues, Emu Plains. View

9 May, Thu 9:00AM				Rosae Bay to Watsons Bay
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	100m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
Some urban walking but the harbour foreshores and the various patches of bushland, including Nielsen Park, ensures that there is more than enough to enjoy. We can throw in a ferry ride for those who want to extend the day. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12. View

10 May, Fri 9:00AM				Perrys Lookdown to Evans Lookout
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	800m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) One of the classic Blue Mountains walks has reopened with the Horse Track now back on deck! The walk will start at Perrys Lookdown, down to Grose River, then a walk along the Grose River, back up via Rodriguez Track, Horse Track to Grand Canyon Track and finish at Evans Lookout. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing and lots of steps. Location: Blackheath Limit: 8. View

10 May, Fri 9:00AM				Tallowa Dam to Yurunga creek return
Grade:3/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Jerry
Meet where the Kangaroo river and Shoalhaven rivers meet. We paddle up kangaroo river and pass Bundanoon creek. At Beehive point we turn into Yurunga creek. Here we explore the old road that once lead from the southern highlands to Nowra and desppares under water to resurface on the other side. Will explore Yurunga creek. Return to our lunch spot across from Beehave point. Return to Talloowa Dam. Deep water. dead trees and tree stumps in the water. Location: Southern highlands Limit: 12. View

10 May, Fri 9:30AM				The suburbs series : Cheltenham, Epping
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Epping Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. We will follow the fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction with the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow the GNW until the Terrys Creek Track turnoff. Follow this track through various parks until we come to Terrys Creek Falls. We will then back track and walk to the Epping Railway Station. Possible sightings of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom along this walk. The track could be rough and slippery in parts. Creek crossings.  Limit: 15. View

10-12 May, Fri (07:37AM)-Sun (16:00PM)				Yodeller Range South Adventures
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader: Kevin Songberg. One two-day overnight walk and one one-day walk from a base camp exploring the southern part of the Yodeller Range. The plan for each walk is to be advised, and our progress will depend on the terrain and availability of water. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km every day. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Widden 89321N View

11 May, Sat 9:15AM				Overcliff and Undercliff
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Conservation Hut. Then down stairs to Overcliff Walk. Visit Den Fenella Lookout. Follow Undercliff Walk to Wentworth Falls and Round Walk. Walk Allocasaurina Alley and Peters Parade. Lunch at Annies Picnic Rock. Some rough track. Some steps. Wet rocks, tree roots etc can be slippery. Location: Wentworth Falls Map: Katoomba Limit: 12. View

11 May, Sat 8:30AM				the grand clifftop track
Grade:4/6		Length	19km	800m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The newly opened Grand Cliff Top Track takes in a plethora of viewpoints and waterfalls along its twisting and constantly changing route. Come and see why this spectacular walk is a must for your bucket list! Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba and Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

12 May, Sun 8:00AM				Starlights Trail and Ahearn Lookout
Grade:4/6		Length	20km	757m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting on Nattai Road W11E and turning off on Starlights Trail, and follow to Emmetts Flat. Morning tea at camping areas. Return on Starlights Trail and turn off to Point Hill for lunch. Continue to the junction with Ahearn Lookout Track and follow to views over Nattai River valley. Return to car parked on Nattai Road. This is a long walk that needs a reasonable pace to complete in one day, with at least six hours of walking time. Allowing some time to check out the Nattai River near the camping area and views at lookouts for a late finish. Hazards include creek crossings, slippery rocks and hard to follow tracks. Location: Nattai NP (Hilltop) Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 16. View

12 May, Sun 8:00AM				Stoney Creek Circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	15km		Milton Branch
Mike J.
From Steamers Beach carpark, we follow fire trails and a short on-road section to Stoney Creek for morning tea and a swim if hot. We then proceed southwesterly on rough tracks to Paradise Rock for lunch with a view, then a short but rough, steep and scrubby off-track section should land us on Steamers Beach for a snack and maybe another swim, and then the main track back to the cars. Location: Booderee NP Map: Sussex Inlet 90274S Limit: 12. View

13 May, Mon 9:30AM				Birchgrove to Lewisham
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	100m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk provides plenty of variety. Enjoy waterviews on the way through Birchgrove, Balmain and part of the Bay Run, then follow the Hawthorne Canal along the Greenway to Lewisham. We pass several Light Rail stations along the canal for a quick exit if the weather turns unpleasant. Bicycles. Location: Sydney Inner West Map: Sydney Inner West Limit: 14. View

13 May, Mon				Flat Rock Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on Wheeny Gap North Trail at GR 769 931. Descend north under cliffs and follow them generally eastwards for as long as interest and time allow. Exit back on the trail and walk back to the vehicles. Exploratory. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

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