Start | (-33.7288118,151.0697813) |
Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
Directions | From Pennant Hills Road, A28
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Finish | (-33.7253996,151.0695207) |
Mode (end) | Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
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The Jungo
After another 15 m find the "Trip Hazard" (on your right).
Unfenced and unmarked edge with potential 80cm or higher fall into the creek. Keep clear of the culverts edge when crossing.
After another 165 m find the "Thornleigh zigzag railway" (10 m on your right).
The Thornleigh zigzag railway originally ran from the main rail line near Thornleigh to a historic quarry, near present day De Saxe Cl, Thornleigh. There are only minor fragments still visible today. The 'Heritage Trail' in Thornleigh has interpretive signs for the railway and the old Thornleigh Quarry. A book is available with some detail on railway and associated quarry: 'Sydney's Forgotten Quarry Railways' by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9
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After another 95 m find the "Wheelchair Steep" (8 m on your left).
A 45m long section of concrete trail (3.3m wide) that is very steep. There is a metal handrail on one side for most of the steep section. If using a wheelchair assistance is very likely required.
After another 35 m find the "Seat" (35 m on your right).
Nine timber log seats in old quarry. The seats are 3.7m wide and typically 50cm high. Access is over a flat dirt path 40m from the concrete trail.
After another 55 m find the "Old Thornleigh Quarry" (on your right).
The old Thornleigh Quarry is located beside the Heritage Trail in Thornleigh, within Berowra Valley Regional Park. The quarry dates back to 1883 and was initially a source of 'ballast' for portions of the Sydney (Homebush) to Newcastle (Waratah) rail link. There is a firm, flat dirt track that leads about 40m from the concrete trail to the centre of the old quarry. You will find a series of log seats in this amphitheatre making this a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the intriguing mix of nature and history. A book is available with some detail on this quarry and the associated zigzag railway: 'Sydney's Forgotten Quarry Railways' by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9
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The starting point of an alternate route. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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Length | 550 m |
Time | 15 min to 30 min |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) |
Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Seat
| 400 m | Seat |