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4 Sep, Sat 8:00AM			Girrakool – Scopas Peak – Kariong Brook – Girrakool
Grade:3/6	Length	19km	500m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Springtime is upon us and this walk will showcase a bounty of wildflowers that only the Sydney sandstone region can achieve! We will follow the eastern side of Girrakool Creek down over Piles Creek before heading south over Scopas Peak, then the Hawkesbury Track, the old Woy Woy Road, past the scout camp and back along the western Girrakool circuit back to the start. Expect lots of scenic lookouts, beautiful waterfalls, and of course a mass of wildflowers including Waratahs which should be coming into bloom. Location: Brisbane Water NP Map: Gosford 91312S Limit: 20. View

7 Sep, Tue 9:30AM			Lake Alexandra to 40’ Falls
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	400m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Hazards: Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections. Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 20. View

8 Sep, Wed 11:30AM	Walkers lunch
		Sydney Branch
(Mal’s Group) Mal
(Cancelled) Catch up and social lunch at O'Donoghues Irish Pub, Emu Plains. View

11 Sep, Sat 8:00AM			Sunnyside canyon and the Acoustic chamber
Grade:5/6	Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Cancelled) On this walk we enter a world of great beauty as Sunnyside creek /canyon is followed and explored. One of the highlights is the enormous Acoustic chamber but there are plenty more too including dramatic cliff lines, overhangs, lookout points, and much more. So bring along your sense of adventure and you won't be disappointed! Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Newnes State Forest and Gardens of Stone NP Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

13 Sep, Mon 8:55AM			Murphys Glen to Bedford Creek
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Walk along road and trail down to Murphys Glen. Then follow rough track down further to Bedford Creek. Return same way. Mostly road and fire trail. Track to pool on Bedford Creek rough in places. Location: Woodford Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 16. View

13 Sep, Mon 10:00AM			Test walk — not to be published
Fully inside The Council of the Shire of Hornsby
Grade:3/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Matt McClelland
Testing to GPS file stuff. Location: Berowra Valley NP Map: Hornsby 91304S View

14 Sep, Tue 9:30AM			Griffiths Walk
Grade:3/6	Length	8km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Margie
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Hazards: Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Map: Robertson 9028-4N Limit: 20. View

16 Sep, Thu 10:02AM			Ashfield to Stanmore circuit
Fully inside Inner West Council
Grade:2/6	Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Local walk from Ashfield to Stanmore View

17 Sep, Fri 8:30AM			Bonnum Pic
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:5/6	Length	16km	200m	Southern Highlands Branch
Keith W
(Fully Booked) An out and back walk over the Wanganderry Tableland to Bonnum Pic (723m) which has one of the best views north across the Blue Mts NP to Katoomba. Note the GPX file is the planned route not the actual. Hazards: Off track walking, unfenced cliff edges, slippery rocks, creek/river crossings, bites, stings, wet feet, environmental conditions. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 5. View

17 Sep, Fri 10:00AM			Local Walk No 2: Artarmon to North Bridge loop
Fully inside Willoughby City Council
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	170m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
Leader is Christa Carey. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT. THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR PROOF OF ADDRESS AND VACCINATION RECORD ON THE DAY OF EVENT. As only 5 walkers are allowed, please understand if you do not get a spot. You will need to show me your proof of home address and vaccination records on the day of walk. Walk from Artarmon Station to Northbridge and back to Artarmon Station, walking through Blue Gum Forest, Flat Rock Creek, Flat Rock Bridge, Naremburn Falls and stopping at Henry Lawson Cave. Mainly flat with a few steps. Limit: 5. View

18 Sep, Sat 8:32AM			The tracks of Mt Victoria
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
A fascinating walk taking in the many scenic vantage points, caves, waterfalls and cliff lines of Mt Victoria. All on tracks Meeting place is Mt Victoria Station carpark. Lots of steps and some optional rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 5. View

19 Sep, Sun 10:00AM			Local Walk No 3: Ashfield to Stanmore loop
Fully inside Inner West Council
Grade:2/6	Length	12km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND YOUR HOME IS IN INNER WEST LGA. Very limited spots. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR VACCINATION RECORD and proof of address on THE DAY OF EVENT. Attractions: Waratahs, windows, historic Leichhardt, a canal, two community gardens, a private cemetery followed by picnic in the park Limit: 5. View

20 Sep, Mon			Botanical Gardens Spring Walk
Fully inside Council of the City of Sydney
	Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Enjoy spring in the gardens while the plants are in full bloom and it’s all downhill. Hazards include current viruses, tripping etc. Location: City of Sydney Limit: 5. View

20 Sep, Mon 9:35AM			Lower Porters Pass
Grade:4/6	Length	9km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Descend Porters Pass and continue down into the valley below the base of the cliffs. The track levels out more as it gets closer to Centennial Glen Creek. The track ascends to the base of the cliffs at Slippery Dip Waterfall. We continue up through Centennial Glen. Plenty of steps. Creek crossings. Fallen trees to negotiate. A bit of rock scrambling. Old track long forgotten. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit: 16. View

20 Sep, Mon 10:00AM			Roseville Circuit
Fully inside Ku-ring-gai Council
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk uses roads and bush tracks. Staring at Roseville Station it heads downhill to the Lane Cove River. After a short loop in the National Park, it leads back uphill and loops around to finish back at Roseville Station. Creek crossing, slippery if wet. Location: Roseville Limit: 4. View

21 Sep, Tue 12:00PM			Hammock Hill & Mansfield Reserve
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	250m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) Starting at the Scottish Arms this walk explores the retained green areas of East Bowral. View the wombats and climb up the steep Hammock Hill before following the trail to Mansfield Reserve for a circuit there. #020 Hazards: Mostly sealed walking path and formed walking tracks. Location: East Bowral Map: Mittagong 8929-2S Limit: 5. View

21 Sep, Tue 10:00AM			Local Walk No 4: Edinburgh Road to Fig Tree Point Circuit
Fully inside Willoughby City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Leader: Steve Ringbauer THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR PROOF OF ADDRESS AND VACCINATION RECORD ON THE DAY OF EVENT. We walk from Edinburgh Road to Fig Tree Point and back via Northbridge Park Steep and slippery sections. Limit: 5. View

22-27 Sep, Wed (09:00AM)-Mon (16:00PM)			Pack walk to base camp at Cascade Hut
Grade:4/6	Length	20km	300m	Sydney Branch
Kaye B.
(Cancelled) Drive to Jindabyne on day 1. Day 2 drive to Dead Horse Gap and walk 10k to Cascade Hut and set up tents and explore the area. Day 3 walk with day pack towards Tin Mind huts or to Tin Mind Falls, returning to Cascade Hut for the night. Day 4 - Either walk part way back to cars or day walk towards The Chimneys. Day 5 - Walk back to cars, then Jindabyne for the night. Return home the following day. Pace: unhurried. Min distance 20k, more if other options are taken up. If unknown to leader, please advise walking experience. Location: Kosciuszko NP Map: Chimneys Ridge 85241N View

23 Sep, Thu 9:30AM			Local Walk 5: Lane Cove River loop via Ferndale
Fully inside Willoughby City Council
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
(Fully Booked) THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. The walk starts from Fuller Bridge, along the Lane Cove River, to Mowbray Park and Ferndale Walking Track. Steep and slippery tracks Limit: 5. View

23 Sep, Thu 9:31AM			Local Walk No 11: Ashfield to Drummoyne Circuit
Passes through 2 LGA's. Inner West Council City of Canada Bay Council
Grade:2/6	Length	13km	140m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) HIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR 5 KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR PROOF OF ADDRESS AND VACCINATION RECORD ON THE DAY OF EVENT. Ashfield to Drummoyne circuit. Attractions: Beautiful houses, gardens, spring flowers, creek, cemetery, churches parks and reserves. View

23 Sep, Thu 9:30AM			Local walk No10 : Lane Cove river loop via Fairyland
Passes through 2 LGA's. Council of the City of Ryde Willoughby City Council
Grade:2/6	Length	7km	80m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. Leader: Jenny Pickles Lane Cove River loop via Fairyland Limit: 5. View

25 Sep, Sat			Asgard Plateau
Grade:4/6	Length	11km	300m	Sydney Branch
Peter F.
(Cancelled) Victoria Falls Road – Valhalla Head Fire Trail – Folkvangr Head – Valhalla Head - Asgard Swamp – Asgard Swamp Mine – Asgard Fire Trail - Victoria Falls Road. This is a walk to two heads, a swamp, an abandoned mine and fabulous views. We will visit a head not normally seen. Track, off-track with mild scrub, cliff edges, creek crossing and fire trail. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 12. View

25 Sep, Sat 7:57AM			Golden Stairs to Mt Solitary and return
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6	Length	13km	850m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Is this the Blue Mountains most classic walk? If not then surely one of the top 10 and as the Waratahs should be in full bloom worth a look. Aim to walk up to Chinamens Gully and search around the area taking in the lookouts and wildflowers along the way. Rock scrambling up onto Mt Solitary. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 5. View

26 Sep, Sun 10:00AM			Local Walk No 7: Ashfield to Rodd Point circuit
Passes through 2 LGA's. Inner West Council City of Canada Bay Council
Grade:2/6	Length	12km	100m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND If you satisfy the LGA or 5 km radius restrictions. You'll need to show me your proof of address and vaccination record on the day of event. Attractions: White waratahs, Two cemeteries, Iron Cove Creek, four Parks, 2 reserves, Rodd Point, two community gardens, the Bay Run. Picnic lunch at reserve. Limit: 5. View

26 Sep, Sun 10:02AM			Submarine Rock…Centre of the Universe
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Cancelled) An opportunity to be in the middle of wilderness.... Actually the "Centre of Universe" "994" to see the Submarine Rock, the Wollangambe River and pagodas, without having have to tackle difficult or dangerous tracks. At this time of the year, there will be abundant display of wildflowers, including waratahs, orchids and the not easily found Pterostylis tunstallii. Steep and slippery sections, obstacles. Location: Bell Map: Wollangambe Limit: 10. View

27 Sep, Mon 9:55AM			Hourn Point and Ferris Cave
Grade:3/6	Length	9km	420m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Cancelled) Follow the clifftop from Pulpit Rock to Hourn Point. Then visit Boronia Point and Ferris Cave and on to Mount Piddington. Clifftop track is unformed. Exposure might be felt at a couple of points where the track is close to the cliff edge. Location: Mount Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 16. View

27 Sep, Mon 10:00AM			Killara Circuit
Fully inside Ku-ring-gai Council
Grade:2/6	Length	8km	150m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
This walk starts and finishes at Killara station. Along the way it visits a number of reserves and parks, including the Harry Seidler Reserve, Swain Gardens and Seven Little Australians Park. It follows quiet roads, hidden laneways and some bush tracks. slippery bush track (alternative route possible) Location: Killara Map: Killara Limit: 5. View

27 Sep, Mon 9:15AM			Lake Parramatta Circuit
Fully inside City of Parramatta Council
Grade:2/6	Length	5km	74m	Sydney Branch
John H.
A pleasant walk around the lovely Lake Parramatta. Meet leader near the swimming area entrance. Uneven track and some trip hazzards. Location: North Parramatta Map: Parramatta River 91303N Limit: 5. View

28 Sep, Tue 11:01PM			Ahearn’s Lookout
Fully inside Wingecarribee Shire Council
Grade:3/6	Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Barbara B.
(Fully Booked) Ahearn's lookout is found by following the beginning of Starlight's Track. Take a left fork leading to Rocky Waterholes Lookout and just past this junction look for a right turn which meanders along the ridge to Ahearn's lookout. This gives views over the Nattai with Mt Jellore easily identified. Return by the same route. #210 Hazards: Rough track, fallen trees and unfenced cliffs. Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 5. View

28 Sep, Tue 9:29AM			Local walk No 8: Willoughby to Castlecrag Circuit
Fully inside Willoughby City Council
Grade:3/6	Length	11km	260m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. Walk from Edinburgh Road, Willoughby East to Northbridge return Steep and slippery sections Limit: 5. View

28 Sep - 3 Oct, Tue-Sun	The Hay Plains
Grade:2/6	50m	Southern Sydney Branch
Brian E.
(Cancelled) Down on the Hay Plains there is a delightful national park along the banks of the Lachlan River. This is a multi-day trip to explore various locations within that park, to see just what biodiversity there is on the property, to learn of its history with one of the people who grew up on site (our very own beloved Valerie Atkinson) and to just enjoy the immensity of the open spaces. Location: Kalyarr Map: Maude 7729S, Oxley 7729N, Illilliwa 7829S, and One Tree 7829N Limit: 15. View

30 Sep, Thu 9:32AM			Local Walk No 18: Ashfield to Abbotsford Circuit
Passes through 2 LGA's. Inner West Council City of Canada Bay Council
Grade:3/6	Length	14km	130m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Esther
(Fully Booked) Walk from Ashfield to Abbotsford circuit. Brisk pace. No breaks. View

30 Sep, Thu 9:30AM			Local walk No 9 : Field of Mars to Magdala Park circuit
Passes through 2 LGA's. Council of the City of Ryde The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill
Grade:2/6	Length	9km	150m	Sydney Branch
(SWAG) Mike P.
THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. Field of Mars circuit via Strangers Crk, Wallumatta NR, Kittys Crk, Magdala Park, Buffalo Crk Res. Limit: 5. View

Program listing

Leader is Christa Carey.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT. THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR PROOF OF ADDRESS AND VACCINATION RECORD ON THE DAY OF EVENT.

As only 5 walkers are allowed, please understand if you do not get a spot. You will need to show me your proof of home address and vaccination records on the day of walk.

THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND YOUR HOME IS IN INNER WEST LGA. Very limited spots. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR VACCINATION RECORD and proof of address on THE DAY OF EVENT.

Leader: Steve Ringbauer

THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR PROOF OF ADDRESS AND VACCINATION RECORD ON THE DAY OF EVENT.

THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS.

HIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR 5 KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS. YOU'LL NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR PROOF OF ADDRESS AND VACCINATION RECORD ON THE DAY OF EVENT.

THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS.

Leader: Jenny Pickles

THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND If you satisfy the LGA or 5 km radius restrictions. You'll need to show me your proof of address and vaccination record on the day of event.

LEADER: STEVE RINGBAUER

THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS.

Walk from Edinburgh Road, Willoughby East to Northbridge return

THIS WALK IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FULLY VACCINATED AND IF YOU SATISFY THE LGA OR THE 5KM RADIUS RESTRICTIONS.