London Bridge Circuit

Starting from the end of London Bridge Road, Burra, this walk takes you to the London Bridge Arch and loops back, visiting the historic London Bridge Homestead on the way. Go back in time as you go through the rooms and facilities of the homestead. Built by the early settlers of Canberra in 1860, the stone building is still standing strong with its 40cm thick walls. Then make your way to the arch crossing the lively Burra Creek. Have a picnic here if you want to, and try to spot some lizards and wombats while eating. Contact the Ranger Station for the open days and hours to visit the homestead, as they may vary. 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
Starting 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 Circuit.....

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 continue straight. After another 570 m continue straight. After another 420 m cross the ford.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A highly recommended side trip to the historical London Bridge Homestead, built in 1860. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 20 m turn left.
	After another 510 m continue straight. After another 470 m continue straight.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk & London Bridge Walk) veer left, to head along London Bridge Walk (a walking track). After another 145 m pass a seat (20 m on your left)., has a backrest.
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along London Bridge Walk. After another 125 m pass the cave (15 m on your left).
	After another 250 m turn right, to head along London Bridge Walk.
	After another 230 m continue straight, to head along London Bridge Walk. After another 80 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m come to the end.

A highly recommended side trip to the historical London Bridge Homestead, built in 1860.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 70 m turn right.
	After another 85 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 155 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

London Bridge Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.5 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 2.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	2.7 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Tuggeranong Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  21°C
  Cloud clearing.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy morning, becoming partly cloudy this afternoon. Slight chance of a shower early this morning and again late this evening. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h, increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the east and reaching up to 50 km/h along the coastal fringe, before becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the 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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