Callicoma Loop

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.7217468,151.0442126)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pennant Hills Road, A28 Turn on to Boundary Road then drive for 2.4 km Keep left onto Boundary Road and drive for another 150 m Turn right onto Francis Greenway Drive and drive for another 460 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Macquarie Drive and drive for another 920 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Shepherds Drive and drive for another 170 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From below 50 Shepherds Drive, opposite the shopping centre, the walk follows the concrete footpath into 'The Lakes Of Cherrybrook' park, keeping the playground to the right. The footpath comes to the signpost for 'Callicoma Walk' just before the unfenced lakes.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Cherrybrook Lakes at the start. Cherrybrook Village shopping centre (about 95 m back from the start). Cherrybrook Village shopping centre The Cherrybrook Village shopping centre is located at 41/47 Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook. There are a number of local cafes and eateries here, plus some franchises such as Subway and Gloria Jeans, making a great stop for walkers. There is also a Woolworths supermarket. The centre is open 9:00-5:30 Mon-Wed & Fri, 9:00-9:00 Thu, 9:00-5:00 Sat and 10:00-4:00 Sun. Some of the cafes and eateries open directly outside so they may be open longer hours. There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start). After 70 m pass the playground (15 m on your right).
	Continue straight.
	After another 20 m continue straight. After another 25 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 9 m turn right.
	After another 10 m turn left. After another 20 m head through the tunnel (about 30 m long) After another 45 m find the "Cherrybrook Girl Guides" (20 m on your left). Cherrybrook Girl Guides The Cherrybrook Girl Guides building is at the corner of Shepherds Dr and Macquarie Dr, Cherrybrook. Then pass the car park (135 m on your left). After another 410 m cross the stepping stones.
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of McKinley Firetrail & Benowie Walking Track) continue straight, to head along McKinley Firetrail.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along McKinley Firetrail.
	After another 170 m turn left, to head along McKinley Firetrail.
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Pogson Firetrail & McKinley Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Schofield Firetrail.
	After another 390 m (at the intersection of Schofield Firetrail & The Great North Walk) continue straight, to head along Schofield Firetrail. After another 105 m cross the ford.
	At the intersection of Schofield Firetrail & The Great North Walk veer right, to head along Schofield Firetrail. After another 20 m find the "The Jungo" (5 m on your right). The Jungo The Jungo is a relatively small clearing and campsite near the junction of Berowra and ZigZag Creeks at a well signposted intersection. There is often water in the creeks (treat well before drinking) but there are no facilities. Speculation on the source of the name 'Jungo' includes the Aussie tendency to abbreviate words ('Junction' gets corrupted to 'jung-o' etc) as well as a possible derivation from one of a few similar sounding aboriginal words. After another 6 m pass the sign (8 m on your left).
	After another 60 m continue straight. After another 500 m continue straight.
	After another 250 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m turn right. Then cross the ford (about 235 m long)
	Continue straight. After another 380 m find the "Coachwood grotto" (15 m on your right). Coachwood grotto This beautiful, shady spot is beside Nyrippin creek, on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. The 'grotto' is an open area, shaded by Coachwood trees, with a curved section of low cliffs across the creek, giving an 'amphitheatre' feeling. This is a very atmospheric spot to sit and relax for a while.
	After another 420 m veer right. After another 65 m cross the stepping stones.
	After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m turn left. Then head up the steps (about 110 m long) After another 185 m pass the sign (on your right). Continue straight, to head along Macquarie Drive. After another 10 m pass the park (10 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Macquarie Drive & Gumnut Road turn left, to head along Gumnut Road (a residential road). After another 250 m pass the park (30 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Gumnut Road & Holly Road continue straight, to head along Gumnut Road.
	After another 25 m turn right. After another 15 m head through/around the gate. After another 225 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. Then head down the steps (about 15 m long) After another 15 m head through/around the gate.
	Turn right, to head along Tallowwood Avenue.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Tallowwood Avenue & Sheoak Close) continue straight, to head along Tallowwood Avenue.
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Tallowwood Avenue & Ivy Place) turn left, to head along Ivy Place.
	After another 105 m turn right.
	After another 80 m turn left, to head along Rossian Place.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Glentrees Place & Rossian Place) turn right, to head along Glentrees Place.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Kenburn Avenue & Glentrees Place) turn left, to head along Kenburn Avenue.
	After another 6 m (at the intersection of Wattle Way & Kenburn Avenue) continue straight, to head along Kenburn Avenue.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Kenburn Avenue & Boronia Court) continue straight, to head along Kenburn Avenue.
	After another 50 m turn right. After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 60 m continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
	After another 8 m continue straight. After another 10 m find the "The Lakes Of Cherrybrook" (on your left). The Lakes Of Cherrybrook The Lakes Of Cherrybrook is a park at the intersection of Shepherds Dr and Macquarie Dr, Cherrybrook. The lakes featured in the park were formed when the local creek was dammed for the benefit of farmers. The park has a free electric BBQ, sheltered picnic tables, taps and bubblers as well as a playground for the kids. There is a large shopping centre nearby. There are several signposted buswalks in the area, including the 5.1km 'Callicoma Walk' loop track.
	Continue straight.
	After another 30 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Callicoma Loop

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.1 km
Time	1 h 45 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There is one 1.7 km from the start.

Seat: There is one 4.5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Campsite	1.7 km	The Jungo
Seat	4.5 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Cherrybrook Village shopping centre
The Cherrybrook Village shopping centre is located at 41/47 Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook. There are a number of local cafes and eateries here, plus some franchises such as Subway and Gloria Jeans, making a great stop for walkers. There is also a Woolworths supermarket. The centre is open 9:00-5:30 Mon-Wed & Fri, 9:00-9:00 Thu, 9:00-5:00 Sat and 10:00-4:00 Sun. Some of the cafes and eateries open directly outside so they may be open longer hours.

The Lakes Of Cherrybrook
The Lakes Of Cherrybrook is a park at the intersection of Shepherds Dr and Macquarie Dr, Cherrybrook. The lakes featured in the park were formed when the local creek was dammed for the benefit of farmers. The park has a free electric BBQ, sheltered picnic tables, taps and bubblers as well as a playground for the kids. There is a large shopping centre nearby. There are several signposted buswalks in the area, including the 5.1km 'Callicoma Walk' loop track.

The Jungo
The Jungo is a relatively small clearing and campsite near the junction of Berowra and ZigZag Creeks at a well signposted intersection. There is often water in the creeks (treat well before drinking) but there are no facilities. Speculation on the source of the name 'Jungo' includes the Aussie tendency to abbreviate words ('Junction' gets corrupted to 'jung-o' etc) as well as a possible derivation from one of a few similar sounding aboriginal words.

Callicoma caves
The Callicoma caves are a series of large sandstone overhangs on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. These beautiful sandstone overhangs are a highlight on the walks in the area. The sandstone has some beautiful texture and golden colouring.

Coachwood grotto
This beautiful, shady spot is beside Nyrippin creek, on the Callicoma Walk near Cherrybrook. The 'grotto' is an open area, shaded by Coachwood trees, with a curved section of low cliffs across the creek, giving an 'amphitheatre' feeling. This is a very atmospheric spot to sit and relax for a while.

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Weather Forecast
- Hornsby Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  Clear.
  
  Sunny. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  13°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  13°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Berowra Valley National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Quarry trail and Great North Walk closure in Berowra Valley National Park
  Due to upgrade works on Steele Bridge on the Quarry trail in Berowra Valley National Park, there will be changed access to the surrounding trail network from Tuesday 8 October until Mon 30 December 2024.
  There will be no access across Berowra Creek on the Great North Walk (GNW) from the Quarry trail section in Hornsby, between Simon trail and Galston Gorge via Tunks Ridge campground.
  Walkers using the GNW will be required to detour via Simon trail, Sydney Road or Ulolo Road, Galston Road, Montview Parade, McKay Road or McKay trail in Hornsby Heights.
  Walkers planning to use Tunks Ridge campground can only access this area from the north, via Galston Road GNW entrance and Tunks Ridge trail.
  Access between Tunks Ridge campground and Quarry Road, Dural via Quarry trail through the Rifle Range safety template is prohibited at all times.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on (02) 8448 0400.
  
  Safety alerts: Swimming safety in Berowra Valley National Park
  Swimming is not advisable in Berowra Creek at certain times as the water may be subject to variable pollution levels and algal blooms. Please refer to the Hornsby Shire Council website before swimming in Berowra Creek. Alternatively you can call the Hornsby Council 24 hour information line on 9847 6666 or the Algal information line on 1800 999 457.
  Swimming at Fishponds is not advised at any time due to heavy water pollution.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, contact the NPWS Chatswood area office on 02 8448 0400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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