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21 Oct, Fri				Hills District Cycle
		Length	60km		Sydney Branch
Rob G.
A pleasant ride around the Hills District, approx 60 kms, Ascent 390 m, Descent 410 m. Meeting point to be advised. Meet 9:15am for 9:30am start. When contacting leader please provide: full name, mobile number, emergency contact details, name of club(s) & membership number (where applicable), First Aid Yes/No. Must bring spare tube(s) and repair kit. COVID Vaccination status not required. No Helmet No Go! Limited numbers. View

21 Oct, Fri 9:30AM				Neighbourhood Walk No 40 Cheltenham to Eastwood
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Ian B.
Booking opens 2 weeks prior to event.  Walk from Cheltenham Railway Station to Eastwood Railway Station via the Lane Cove National Park. Follow fire trail along Devlins Creek to the junction of the Great North Walk (GNW). Follow GNW until we come to the turnoff to the Terrys Creek Track. Follow this track through various parks to Terrys Creek falls and on to Vimiera Park. Road walk to Eastwood Railway Station. Possible sighting of flannel flowers and other flowers in bloom during this walk. Rough and slippery track in a few spots. Creek crossings. Map: Lane Cove River Limit: 15. View

23 Oct, Sun 9:01AM				The Great North Walk Section 8: Cowan to Brooklyn
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	500m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
Walk the classic Cowan to Brooklyn.  The highlight of the whole walk is the incredibly picturesque Jerusalem Bay. Steep and rocky sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 15. View

24 Oct, Mon 10:00AM				Baulkham Hills Heritage Trail & Rose Garden
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	140m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk visits the Rose Garden at Roxborough Park. It then follows the parks and bushland along Quarry and Toongabie Creeks where some of the colony's earliest settlers set up farms and fruit orchards to supply the growing colony of Sydney; mainly along paths and bicycle paths. Hazards: Creek crossings, slippery if wet, bicycles. Map: Prospect 90302N Limit: 14. View

24 Oct, Mon 9:00AM				Manly to North Head
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	150m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
A mixture of checking out the loop around Shelly Beach, through Sydney Harbour NP and the historic military sites to see just how much progress has happened at North Head where the NPWS is redeveloping the facilities. Returning via Quarantine Station and some delightful little beaches. Location: Sydney Harbour National Park Limit: 12. View

25 Oct, Tue 9:30AM				Jellore Floral Reserve Circuit West (#720)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Cancelled) Cancelled - Track too muddy resulting from current rain. A circuit walk on trails through Jellore State Forest with stunning views from spectacular lookouts. Beware of Koalas Hazards: Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Possible drop bears. Location: Jellore State Forest Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

26 Oct, Wed 9:30AM				Bondi to Clovelly return
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
Start at south Bondi, walk along the scenic cliff walk to Marks Park, Bronte, through the Waverley Cemetery, then on to Clovelly. Return to Bondi via the cliff boardwalk and Bronte Gully. Optional inspection of the renovated Bondi Pavilion. Beautiful ocean views. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 14. View

26 Oct, Wed 9:05AM				Helensburgh Circuit walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Jenny R.
(Cancelled) Mostly flat on bush tracks with a few ups and downs, creek crossing, rough sections, minimal street walking.  Beautiful bush land. Walking poles may be helpful. Use station toilet on arrival. Leader will meet you at Helensburgh Station. Book from one week prior of walk by email or text. Location: Illawarra Escarpment SCA Limit: 14. View

26 Oct, Wed 9:00AM				Mt Victoria – Bardens Lookout, Mt York and Lockyers Track Head
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Cancelled) Travel by car to start of Cox Road Walking Track along Mt York Road, pass through a couple of lookouts including Bardens Lookout to Mt York and then on to Lockyers Track Head and back along Lockyers Road track. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Mount Victoria Limit: 12. View

26 Oct, Wed 8:30AM				Wanganderry Stockyards to Bonnum Pic
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	18km	420m	Southern Highlands Branch
Ian G.
From Wanganderry Stock yards we follow the Bonnum Pic track. Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment. From the escarpment we follow the track to Bonnum Pic. Wildflowers are prolific and the views are spectacular. HAZARDS: Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges. All but the lst 500 metres is a grade 4 walk. We will be stopping just short of the Pic which is extremely steep with deep drop-offs and should only be attempted by persons with good climbing skills. Location: High Range-NattaNP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 12. View

27 Oct, Thu 9:22AM				Castle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	17km	530m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Maybe not cars but bicycles may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba and Jamison Limit: 20. View

27 Oct, Thu 9:30AM				Ferry Series: Meadowbank Wharf to Huntleys Point Wharf
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Brad S.
RSVP only accepted from 2 weeks prior to 7 pm the day before event. Walk along the north shore of the Parramatta River from Meadowbank to Huntleys Point. Along the way we will visit Kissing Point, Putney Park, Banjo Patterson Park and Bedlam Bay, learning some Sydney history as we go. Mud, steps, slip hazards. Location: Parramatta River Limit: 12. View

28 Oct, Fri 10:29AM				Colour Walk Series : Campbells Rhododendron Garden in Blackheath
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Sophie A.
No RSVP required.  To avoid the crowd in Rhododendron Festival on the first Saturday of November, we will visit Blackheath for it's wonderful display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas.  I have also noticed in the previous years, rhododendrons bloom much earlier than the official Rhododendron Festival date. Start with a coffee in one of Blackheath's fabulous cafes.  Visit Campbell Rhododendron Gardens.  Have lunch in one of the many places in blackheath or bring your own.     Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains Map: Blue Mountains View

28 Oct, Fri 5:48AM				Long Ridge East including Long Ridge Point
Grade:6/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Private property access has been arranged. Park at GR 790 997 on Long Ridge Trail and descend into a gully to the east. Leave the gully at around GR 797 998 and traverse counter clockwise to a spectacular Long Ridge Point. Next, climb out to the tip of Long Ridge East and then walk back to the vehicles. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Partly exploratory. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

29 Oct, Sat 7:34AM				Lyrebird Defile, Double Decker Slot and Labyrinth Gorge
Grade:5/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park near Airly Mountain and walk up to the plateau. Walk down Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 255 329 and find a way up a north-south running defile. Check the pagodas around GR 255 332 and to the south of there. From here, check the ravine and slots to the north west, then walk out on the spur to the south at GR 2525 3300. Now, use the next defile to the west to descend and eventually return to the cars. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

29 Oct, Sat				Wentworth Point to Meadowbank via Mortlake Ferry
Grade:2/6		Length	10km		Macarthur Branch
Lyn C
Moderate pace. Wentworth Point to Meadowbank Wharf via Olympic Park ferry wharf and pedestrian bridge to Rhodes, then Bicentennial Park, Concord West, Dame Eadith Walker Estate, Mortlake, Putney Point, Kissing Point. River views. Mostly on well formed paths through reserves and quiet streets. Steps, ups and downs, some unformed and unsealed tracks which could be muddy and slippery following rain. Walking poles may assist. Shared pathways. Exit points available at Concord West, Mortlake and Kissing Point Ferry Wharf. Limit: 14. View

30 Oct, Sun 7:30AM				20km plus walk series No 1: Coast Track in one day
Grade:4/6		Length	28km	900m	Sydney Branch
Geoffrey.L
The Coast Track is an incredible coastal walk/trek within an hour drive south of Sydney running from Otford to Bundeena in one of the most popular and spectacular of the NSW National Parks, the Royal National Park.  This is a long day. When RSVP, please include your full name, member number, mobile no, emergency contact no and your walking experience to demonstrate your stamina and fitness. Steep and slippery sections Steep and slippery sections Best Walk: Otford to Bundeena View

30 Oct, Sun 9:00AM				Lions Head and Lions Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	1,000m	Sydney Branch
8612
An out and back walk from Kings Tableland Rd to Lions Head before descending to the floor of Kedumba Valley via Lions Pass. We will visit the refurbished Kedumba Farm slab hut before inspecting the ruins and lunching at Kedumba Campground in the lee of Mt. Solitary. We then retrace our steps back to the cars. There is a change in altitude of 500m on this walk but you only really notice the 150m descent and ascent of Lions Pass. Should be still plenty of flowers around and of course the views are to die for. Joint walk with Upper Blue Mtns Bush Club. Walk may be cancelled at short notice if weather is unfavourable. Cars are needed to get to the start of the walk. Contact leader if you need transport. Walkers should be adept with gully scrambling which will be required in the Pass. Gaiters recommended. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Jamison 89302N Limit: 12. View

31 Oct, Mon 10:00AM				Birds of the CBD + Cockatoo Island
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	60m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
While this walk is not “Strictly for the Birds”, they do play a major part in it. Between Town Hall and Circular Quay the walk passes some beautiful sculptures of birds (Terrance Plowright's "Dancing Brolgas", Michael Thomas's Hill's "Forgotten Songs", Tracey Emin's " The Distance of your Heart” and Stephen Walker's “Tank Stream” fountains). After a ferry ride the walk then continues on Cockatoo Island where the seagulls are raising their chicks. Live pigeons, ibis and seagulls included! Hazards: city traffic, steps, seagulls. Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Street Directory Limit: 14. View

31 Oct, Mon 8:14AM				Emu Plains to Glenbrook
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	475m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) From Emu Plains Station, Yandhai Nepean Crossing, Tench Reserve, M4 bridge, Lapstone Station, Old Zig Zag railway, Knapsack Bridge, steep up to Elizabeth's L/O, Lennox Bridge, Mt Sion Park, Glenbrook Station. Good lookouts on clear days. Roads, parkland, bush tracks. Rough, steep, some pavement walking and crossing roads. Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

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