London Bridge Arch and Queanbeyan River

Starting from the end of London Bridge Road, Burra, this circuit walk explores the woodlands of Googong Foreshores, crossing the Burra Creek and Queanbeyan River. The route visits the London Bridge Woolshed at the start and London Bridge Arch near Burra Creek. Although it’s mostly on a fire trail, this track does not fail to capture the ambience and feeling of being in nature. You’ll go through rural areas and dense forests which are filled with wildlife throughout the journey. You may run into some fluffy wombats around the reserve, but don’t mix them up with beavers. These are not master engineers or builders, but they can dig into the earth quite well. Also, keep an eye out for lizards and snakes in warmer months. Don’t forget to check out the historic London Bridge Woolshed near the start, which was built in the early 1930s. You can take the side trip to the homestead as well, although you need to contact the Ranger Station for the opening times first. Please check the forecast and the level of water beforehand to avoid dangerous situations whilst passing the river. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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	(-35.5106614,149.25839)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Monaro Highway, A23 Turn on to then drive for 50 m Turn left onto Lanyon Drive and drive for another 1.7 km Turn right onto Tompsitt Drive and drive for another 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Edwin Land Parkway and drive for another 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Edwin Land Parkway and drive for another 2.4 km Turn right onto Old Cooma Road and drive for another 5.1 km Keep right onto Old Cooma Road and drive for another 3.4 km Turn left onto Burra Road and drive for another 7.7 km Turn left onto London Bridge Road and drive for another 3.3 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of London Bridge Road, head towards the steps near the blue informational signpost along the dirt path, moving directly away from the road. Head up the steps and move in the direction the arrow on the “London Bridge Walk” signpost(to your right) is pointing towards. After around 90 metres you’ll see another set of signposts in front of you, with a gap in between. Pass through the gap and turn right as you join the formed fire trail to continue along London Bridge Arch and Queanbeyan River Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along London Bridge Walk. After another 20 m pass the BBQ (100 m on your right).
	After another 70 m continue straight, to head along London Bridge Walk.
	After another 220 m turn left, to head along London Bridge Walk. After another 370 m pass the cave (30 m on your left). London Bridge Arch After another 4 m continue straight, to head along London Bridge Walk. After another 80 m pass a seat (20 m on your right)., has a backrest.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional but recommended side trip to the historical London Bridge Homestead, built in 1860. Contact the Ranger Station for the open days and hours for visiting, as they may vary. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 100 m (at the intersection of London Bridge Walk & Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk) turn left, to head along Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk (a vehicle track). After another 370 m continue straight, to head along Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk.
	After another 540 m veer right, to head along Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk.
	After another 380 m (at the intersection of North Urialla Trail & Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk) turn right, to head along North Urialla Trail.
	After another 670 m (at the intersection of North Urialla Trail & Queanbeyan River Walk) veer left, to head along Queanbeyan River Walk.
	After another 1.6 km continue straight, to head along Queanbeyan River Walk. After another 65 m cross the ford. After another 780 m continue straight. After another 4.5 km cross the ford.
	After another 4.1 km turn left, to head along Queanbeyan River Walk.
	After another 1.6 km (at the intersection of North Urialla Trail & Queanbeyan River Walk) veer right, to head along North Urialla Trail.
	After another 670 m (at the intersection of Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk & North Urialla Trail) turn left, to head along Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk.
	After another 380 m veer left, to head along Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk.
	After another 540 m turn right.
	After another 150 m turn right, to head along London Bridge Walk.
	After another 380 m turn right, to head along London Bridge Walk.
	After another 220 m continue straight, to head along London Bridge Walk.
	After another 90 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m come to the end.

An optional but recommended side trip to the historical London Bridge Homestead, built in 1860. Contact the Ranger Station for the open days and hours for visiting, as they may vary.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk & London Bridge Walk Start (a footpath).
	After another 145 m continue straight. After another 470 m continue straight.
	After another 510 m turn left.
	After another 70 m turn right.
	After another 85 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.3 km to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

London Bridge Arch and Queanbeyan River

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	18.1 km
Time	6 h to 9 h

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	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

Seat: There is one 850 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	850 m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Tuggeranong Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later tonight. The chance of a thunderstorm later tonight. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h before dawn then becoming south to southwesterly and light in the late evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  3°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy morning, clearing to a mostly sunny afternoon. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  8°C → 23°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  6°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  7°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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