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See all- Lindfield to Eastwood - Lane Cove River + Asian Dinner! - 17KM (Medium)Lindfield, Lindfield
Details: Lindfield to Eastwood - Lane Cover River + Chinese Meal! - 17KM (Medium)
We will meet at Lindfield Train Station by 10:30am.
Local roads drop down to Lane Cove River Park where we cross to the west bank of the river and head upstream through this wonderful river valley. About 5km in, we stop for lunch at Commandment Rock Picnic Area which has a great river view and bathroom! Yay!
After lunch we head for De Burgh's Bridge which we cross to access the east bank of the river which we track through to the river crossing at Brown's Waterhole, where we leave the river and join Terry's Creek which tracks west, under the M2 and then Epping Road and on into the suburbs of North Epping and Marsfield. Finally, we find Eastwood train station and the end of the walk.
Now, I have timed this walk to arrive at the Eastwood shopping area at early dinner time for one simple reason; this is the best concentration of Asian restaurants in Sydney - Chinese, Korean, Japanese. So, make plans for a tasty end of walk meal, if you wish!
We should arrive at Eastwood by about 4:00pm
Distance: 17km
Type of Walk: This wonderful river walk requires some effort, especially in the middle sections; there are no huge hills but a fair bit of up and down. Perfect for working up an appetite!
Difficulty: Medium-plus. We will not be sprinting but there are few easy get-out points.
Walking Pace: We will maintain a steady pace all day and average 4km per hour.
Meeting Place and Transport: Meet at Lindfield Train Station by 10:30 am. Transport back is by train from Eastwood Station.
What to bring: Good walking shoes/boots or trainers; 1.5 litres of water, refill available along the way; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. THERE ARE NO SHOPS AT OUR LUNCH SPOT SO BRING YOUR FOOD AND DRINKS/WATER.
Suggested Donation: $10
Pub: TBA
By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:
Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions
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 :)
- Blue Mountains Classic: Woodford to Glenbrook - 28km (Hard)Central Station, Haymarket
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.
By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here:
Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions
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 :)