Post by AussieSurvival on Jul 16, 2009 20:24:38 GMT 9.5
Ruined Castle Blue Mountains NP
Grade: Easy/Medium.
Time: 4 to 5 Hours.
Distance: 8km.
Ascent: 220m.
Maps:Jamison 1:25000 - Katoomba 1:25000.
The Ruined Castle is an outcrop of large rocky boulders that lies in the middle of the ridge that runs from Castle Head, off Narrow Neck Peninsula, to Mt Solitary. It is a local high point, jutting out above the surrounding bush, and has 360 degree views of the area. The walk from the Golden Stairs to the Ruined Castle is one of the best easy day walks in the Blue Mountains.
Access:
Head along Cliff Dr from Scenic World in Katoomba. After passing several lookouts, turn left into Glenraphael Dr, which immediately turns into a dirt road. Follow the road out along Narrow Neck, and after about 1.8km park at the parking area at the top of the Golden Stairs.
Alternatively, you can walk from Katoomba Station but it is about 4km each way to the parking area. However, there are buses from the station to places where it would be a shorter walk.
Grade: Easy/Medium.
Time: 4 to 5 Hours.
Distance: 8km.
Ascent: 220m.
Maps:Jamison 1:25000 - Katoomba 1:25000.
The Ruined Castle is an outcrop of large rocky boulders that lies in the middle of the ridge that runs from Castle Head, off Narrow Neck Peninsula, to Mt Solitary. It is a local high point, jutting out above the surrounding bush, and has 360 degree views of the area. The walk from the Golden Stairs to the Ruined Castle is one of the best easy day walks in the Blue Mountains.
Access:
Head along Cliff Dr from Scenic World in Katoomba. After passing several lookouts, turn left into Glenraphael Dr, which immediately turns into a dirt road. Follow the road out along Narrow Neck, and after about 1.8km park at the parking area at the top of the Golden Stairs.
Alternatively, you can walk from Katoomba Station but it is about 4km each way to the parking area. However, there are buses from the station to places where it would be a shorter walk.