Blue Mountains Classic: Woodford to Glenbrook - 28km (Hard)

Blue Mountains Classic: Woodford to Glenbrook - 28km (Hard)

We train from Central Train Station to Woodford Train Station where we find the Woodford-Oaks Track, about 1km away. From here it is 27 km of deep Blue Mountains bushland through to the settlement of Glenbrook, and a regular train service (every 30 minutes) back to Sydney.

We will take several stops along the way to enjoy the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains which will be buzzing with wildlife and flowers at this time of year.

At Glenbrook, after a steep climb out to finish this great hike, members might like to have dinner at the Star of India, Glenbrook, which is extremely tasty or the local Bowling Club! Nothing like a cold beer and a good feed after a big day in the bush!

I aim to complete the day’s walking by no later than 5:00 PM

This is a big day of spectacular walking, but we will be moving at a moderate pace so everyone who is interested to experience this serious bush walking track can attend and test themselves.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO GET OUT POINTS - THIS IS A WILDERNESS WALK, FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.

Distance: 28 km

Type of Walk: Fire trails and well-formed bush tracks.

Difficulty: Hard

Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and must average about 4 km per hour to finish on time.

Transport: Central Station by no later than 6:15am to catch the 6:24AM Blue Mountains Train, departing for Platform 6. Members may join this service at Strathfield (6:37AM), Parramatta (6:49AM), Blacktown (6:58AM) or Penrith (7:14AM). Our train arrives at Woodford at 7:58AM.

MEMBERS WHO HAVE HEAD TORCHES, PLEASE BRING THEM AS A SAFETY BACKUP.

There are regular trains, every 30 minutes, back to Central from Glenbrook.

What to bring: Good walking shoes/trail runners; 2-3 litres of water, NO WATER REFILL along the way; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions. THIS IS A MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS WALK, WITH NO SHOPS, SO MEMBERS MUST BRING ALL FOOD AND WATER.

Suggested Donation: $10

Pub: Decide on the day.

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If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day.

Ted :)