Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station
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Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station 6 hrs 45 mins Hard track 4 18.1 km One way 554m Following the Lane Cove River and Terry's Creek, this walk uses the valleys between the stations to explore some suburban bushland. From Chatswood Station, the walk soon leaves the suburban area and passes through the bush along the Lane Cove River. A great station-to-station walk with a few options for snacks along the way. 104m 1m Lane Cove National Park Maps, text & images are copyright wildwalks.com | Thanks to OSM, NASA and others for data used to generate some map layers. Baker's Cottage Before You walk Grade Baker's Cottage was built in 1865 as the residence of William Baker Bushwalking is fun and a wonderful way to enjoy our natural places. This walk has been graded using the AS 2156.1-2001. The overall and his family. The cottage once stood in the middle of a well-kept Sometimes things go bad, with a bit of planning you can increase grade of the walk is dertermined by the highest classification along garden and orchard. The cottage itself was once larger, with more your chance of having an ejoyable and safer walk. the whole track. rooms and a verandah surrounding it. The residence changed hands Before setting off on your walk check only twice, and was then appropriated by the Minister of Lands in 1938. 1) Weather Forecast (BOM Metropolitan District) 4 Grade 4/6 2) Fire Dangers (Greater Sydney Region, unknown) Hard track 3) Park Alerts (Lane Cove National Park) Schwartz Homestead 4) Research the walk to check your party has the skills, fitness and Length 18.1 km One way The Schwartz Homestead is a neat little white and green 1920's equipment required 5) Agree to stay as a group and not leave anyone to walk solo timber cottage with a balcony on three sides. It was probably built by Time 6 hrs 45 mins orchardist George Warr, who leased the land from 1917. More info. Think before you TREK Sandstone caves Quality of Rough track, where fallen trees and other The 'Think before you TREK' program developed by NSW Police & track obstacles are likely (4/6) This fairly large sandstone overhang is found on the eastern side of NPWS promotes the benefits of planning ahead for your the Lane Cove Valley. The walking track leads through the two bushwalking trip by using an easy to remember acronym: Signs Directional signs along the way (3/6) caves that run in series, with the northern cave being larger. The lip of the overhang hangs down a bit, providing some extra protection Take adequate supplies of food, water, navigation and first Experience Some bushwalking experience from wind and rain. The cave also provide some shade and a cooler T aid equipment. Required recommended (3/6) spot on hot days, and there are also a couple of well placed boulders Register your planned route and tell friends and family when forming nice seats. R you expect to return. Weather Storms may impact on navigation and Emergency beacon (PLB's) should be carried on walks with safety (3/6) E significant gaps in mobile coverage (check terrain profile). Blue Hole Keep to your planned route and follow the map and walking Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced K (3/6) Blue Hole is found in the Lane Cove River, downstream of De trails. Burghs Bridge. Within Lane Cove National Park this small pleasent waterhole has a flat rock and small sandy beach on the north side of Topo Maps the river. The water is polluted by run-off and rubbish, especially after rain, so it is not suitable for swimming. It is still a pleasent The maps provided on wildwalks are helpful, but there are times place to relax and enjoy the valley. where you may need maps covering a broader area. Maps that cover this walk include; 1:25 000 Map Series:91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER Browns Waterhole 1:100 000 Map Series:9130 SYDNEY Browns Waterhole is a wide, shallow section of the Lane Cove River, downstream of a concrete weir. There is a concrete shared cycle/footpath crossing over the top of the weir, linking Kissing Point Road, South Turramurra to Vimiera Rd, Macquarie Park. On the western side of the waterhole, there is a picnic table and small clearing with a view over this section of the river. Terrys Creek Waterfall This is a small waterfall on Terrys Creek, and makes a good spot to break from the walk. Are you ready to have fun? and heads right, up the hill. The walk continues up the hill to Lowanna Park following the signs to the toilets. This walk continues to the point where the Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all gate on the left. track splits. possible hazards and delays. Check park closures, weather information and Turn left: From the gate on Greville St, this walk passes through the park Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the clearing and Fire Danger Rating before setting out. Optional side trips and alternate routes diagonally, past the play equipment and BBQs, to the gate on the Fullers Rd past the toilet block on the right. The walk heads across and up the hill for noted are not included in this walks overall grade, length or time estimate. side of Lowanna Park. approximately 50m to the intersection with the road. Please allow extra time for resting and exploring areas of interest. The Turn left: From Lowanna Park, this walk heads along Fullers Rd towards the authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing this information mechanics, initially keeping the park on the left. The walk continues along 4.01 | Int. Max Allen Dr and Jenkins Hill Trk but will not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury you Fullers Rd, as Millwood Ave breaks off to the right. The first left is the (330 m 7 mins) Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill may experience. Please take care, have fun - Happy Walking. signposted intersection with Bellevue Ave. with the river below, on the left. The walk meets a clearing on the left Getting there You can get to Chatswood Station (gps: -33.7971, 151.1804) Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' marked as '28 Turramburra Flat'. This walk passes a parking area on the left, by car, train or bus. Car: There is free parking available. signs down Bellevue Ave for approximately 500m, tending right to the and toilets on the right. The road then comes to a signposted intersection, on You can get back from Eastwood Railway Station (gps: -33.7901, 151.0823) signposted intersection. the right. by car or bus. Car: There is free parking available. 2.51 | Int. Hawthorne Ave and Bellevue Ave 4.34 | Optional sidetrip to Baker's Cottage Find up to date and more information inlcuding; travel directions, weather, (50 m 1 mins) Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to (120 m 3 mins) Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs park closures and walker feedback at http://wild.tl/ctesxx River Walk' sign down the hill for approximately 30m to the telegraph pole tending right, up the hill. The walk passes a sign about native grasses before with 'Rail to River Walk' sign. continuing right, to Baker's Cottage. At the end of this side trip, retrace your 0 | Chatswood Station steps back to the main walk then Turn right. (620 m 13 mins) From Chatswood Train Station, this walk exits the station 2.56 | Int. Rail to River Trk and Hawthorne Ave onto Victoria Ave. The walk then continues up Victoria Ave, passing (70 m 2 mins) Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Rail to 4.34 | Baker's Cottage Chatswood RSL on the left. This walk continues to the Pacific Highway River Walk' sign down the hill between the fences. The walk comes to the Baker's Cottage was built in 1865 as the residence of William Baker and his where it crosses over the at a pedestrian crossing or the foot bridge near by. end of the laneway and descends the stairs, down through rocky outcrops to family. The cottage once stood in the middle of a well-kept garden and Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads north up the Pacific the O.H. Reid Memorial Oval. orchard. The cottage itself was once larger, with more rooms and a verandah Highway, to turn left onto Western Way. The walk continues down Western surrounding it. The residence changed hands only twice, and was then Way through a dogleg, turning right onto Jenkins Rd then quickly left back 2.64 | Eastern side of O.H. Reid Memorial Oval appropriated by the Minister of Lands in 1938. onto Western Way. The walk heads down Western Way to turn right onto (130 m 2 mins) Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads Edgar St and to the Edgar Reserve Park with green gate. across the oval to the car park to the left of the toilet block. 4.34 | Int. Opposite Bakers Flat (370 m 7 mins) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 0.62 | Int. Edgar St and Edgar St Reserve Trk 2.77 | O.H. Reid Memorial Oval car park sealed road, with the water below to the left, for a short time to a right-hand (340 m 6 mins) Turn left: From the intersection, the walk passes the gate, (380 m 7 mins) Continue straight: From the O.H.