Archive: the walks below took place on 24 September 2022 and 14 January 2023 and are kept here as a historical record. They are not upcoming events.
We ran free community and training walks through various locations in Greater Sydney and the Central Coast to introduce people to adventure and build an outdoors community spirit for like-minded people. These walks were also an excellent opportunity for clients with an adventure coming up to train and discuss gear and preparation.
14 January 2023 – Heatons Lookout, Heatons State Forest
Central Coast – NSW
Heaton Lookout walk starts at Watagan Forest Motel and ends at Heatons Lookout, which has panoramic views of the Central Coast. You then return to the start the same way. This training walk features a fairly steep climb at the start but flattens out at the top of the hill when the walking track meets Heaton Road. Heatons Road then leads to the lookout, which is around a 3km walk on a dirt road.
- Distance: 9.6 km return
- Difficulty: Grade 5, with some uneven ground and steep sections
- Fitness level: Moderate to high fitness
- Experience: Beginner, but some previous bushwalking experience is recommended
- Approx. time: 4–5 hours including stops
- What to bring: Daypack, hat, sunscreen, 2 litres of drinking water, snacks, raincoat, some warm clothing for stops and sturdy walking shoes
24 September 2022 – Piles Creek Loop, Brisbane Water National Park
Central Coast – NSW
Piles Creek Loop is a walk in the Brisbane Water National Park located at Somersby on the Central Coast. The Piles Creek walk has beautiful features and landscapes like waterfalls, eucalypt forests and a suspension bridge, and starts and finishes at the Girrakool picnic area.
- Distance: 5.75 km loop
- Difficulty: Grade 5, with some uneven ground and steep sections
- Fitness level: Moderate to medium fitness
- Experience: Beginner, but some previous bushwalking experience is recommended
- Approx. time: 3–4 hours including stops
- What to bring: Daypack, hat, sunscreen, 2 litres of drinking water, snacks, raincoat, some warm clothing for stops and sturdy walking shoes
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