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29 Apr, Mon 10:10AM				Hills of Manly
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	180m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
If you think of Manly only as a beach, come along and change your mind. This walk climbs the hills around Manly. Starting at Manly Wharf, it heads up and over to Little Manly Beach, then crosses the ridge to Fairy Bower Beach via St Patricks College. After a long flat stretch along the promenade from Steyne to Queenscliff beaches, it climbs towards Freshwater. From the top, the walk descends to Manly Creek. It finishes with a climb to the Kangaroo statue, returning via Ivanhoe Park and Tower Hill Park to Manly Cove. Steps. Map: manly Limit: 14. View

29 Apr, Mon 9:18AM				Leura, Lone Pine, WWF INCLUDING A SECTION OF NEWLY OPENED GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	338m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
(Updated Details) To commemorate Anzac Day. Walk from Leura Station to the Lone Pine. Walk Lyre bird Dell track then to Golf Links Lookout. Road to the Fairmont Hotel (unavoidable). Track around golf course to Lillians Bridge then on towards the Conservation Hut. Short cut track to Wentworth Falls. Newly opened sections of Darwin's Walk back to WWF Station. Steep, rough sections, muddy. Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 15. View

29 Apr, Mon 6:11AM				Skylight Cave and more
Grade:6/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park at the locked gate on Bowen Hill Trail, GR 689 967. Head north on an old fire trail, then continue on the ridge till GR 682 987. Descend northwards under the cliffs and traverse north east till GR 690 993. Turn south and scramble to Skylight Cave and then two more caves above. From here, traverse north east and investigate a few cliff lines along the way. Climb out on the main ridge and walk back to cars. Mainly exploratory. About 8 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

30 Apr, Tue 9:30AM				Mt Penang & Baldy Billy Peaks (#806)
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Tuesday Walks) Neil O.
(Updated Details) Two separate walks to two peaks in different areas of the beautiful Guula Ngurra NP, with a minor car shuffle. The Baldy Billy Peak walking track is an out-and-back walk with spectacular views from the summit down into the Wollondilly valley below. The Mt Penang loop walk follows a pleasant, well-formed track up to the summit of Mt Penang with its panoramic views. Steep climbs & descents, uneven surfaces, unfenced cliff edges, slippery in places (walking poles recommended). Location: Guula Ngurra NP (Canyonleigh) Map: Hansworth 8929-3S Limit: 20. View

1 May, Wed 9:30AM				Fullers Bridge to Fullers Bridge loop
Grade:2/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Walk from Fullers Bridge along the Lane Cove River to Mowbray Park and then return via Great North Walk and site of historic Fairyland Pleasure Gardens. Opportunity to extend if you wish. Bookings only from one week before the walk please. Location: Lane Cove National Park Limit: 15. View

1 May, Wed				Mollywallee Mystery Tour
Grade:2/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Paul B.
Some streets, some paths and reserves, maybe some rain, maybe some sunshine and definitely a beverage at the end. View

1 May, Wed 8:40AM				Winmalee to Grose Head South
Grade:4/6		Length	17km	520m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
Starting at the end of White Cross Road, walk along Shaws Ridge Trail, Blue Gum Swamp Track, Bees Nest Hill and Springwood Ridge Trail to Grose Head South Lookout, and then along a steep eroded track to Grose Head South and back. Could visit the Grotto on the way to or back. We will walk through the beautiful Blue Gum Forest and enjoy the great views over the Grose Valley from the lookout. The track is fine up to the lookout, but beyond that, it is eroded and involves a bit of scrambling. Cars required for the car shuttle from Springwood Station to the start of the walk. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossing. Limit: 15. View

3 May, Fri 9:24AM				The Alphabet series: “J”: Jacksons Landing to the harbour.
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader: Philip Wright. We walk from the waterfront estate of Jacksons Landing to Circular Quay. Points of interest: Johnstons Bay, Pirrama Park, Jones Bay, Pyrmont Bay, Darling Island, Wellcome Wall, Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney Aquarium, Barangaroo, Crown Casino, Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Bridge stairs, Argyle Stairs, Clock tower, Museum of Contemporary Art, Wollemi pine and First fleet park Limit: 15. View

4 May, Sat 7:42AM				Perrys Lookdown to Evans Lookout via the Horse Track
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	720m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of the classic blue mountains walks has reopened with the Horse Track now back on deck! Lots of steps. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: CMA Katoomba Limit: 20. View

5 May, Sun 9:30AM				Mountain Bike Ride, Kioloa To Pebbly Beach
		Length	30km		Milton Branch
Megan H.
Grade: Medium, (some steep hills and bumps). Distance: 30km approx. Ride the fire trails through Murramarang NP for lunch at Pebbly Beach. Return via the same route. There are some steep climbs and bumps. It can be a bit slippery if it has been raining. Often see lyrebirds running the roads. Location: Murramarang NP Map: Durras 89261S Limit: 8. View

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

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