Lillian's Glen

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1 Hr

1.6 km Return

180 m

Moderate track

This is a wonderful walk down to the inspiring Lillian's Glen. Starting from the road at West St, the track winds through some different types of vegetation, before arriving at the creek which is Lillian's Glen. A place for the imagination to run wild before returning to civilisation.

Falls up the creek from Lillian's Glen crossing

Valley of the Waters creek at Lillian's Glen

(0km) Corner of West St and Bate St → Int of Nature and Edinburgh Castle Rock Tracks

430 m

11 mins

13m

-66m Moderate track

From the corner of Bate and West Streets, this walk heads south past the 'Blue Mountains National Park' sign and down the wooden steps. This continues down until coming to an intersection, with a sign pointing back up to 'West St' (and another 'Nature Track' sign).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the timber steps, following the 'Nature Track' sign. After a short time, the walk heads down some metal stairs, then more timber steps before crossing a gully using a small metal bridge. After climbing out of the gully, the track starts heading gently downhill, coming to a three-way intersection marked with a 'Edinburgh Castle Rock' sign.

(0km) Int of Nature and Edinburgh Castle Rock Tracks → Edinburgh Castle Rock

10 m

1 mins

-6m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk heads past the sign saying 'Edinburgh Castle Rock' towards the unfenced rock and great views - this is Edinburgh Castle Rock. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Edinburgh Castle Rock

Edinburgh Castle Rock is a signposted, unfenced viewpoint on the Nature Track, in the Blue Mountains National Park. The rock platform has an interesting formation, with an uneven surface of circular lines. From Edinburgh Castle Rock, there is a view left, up the valley towards the houses on the ridge. Looking right, down the Valley of the Waters, it is possible to see the escarpment of Kings Tablelands.

(0km) Int of Nature and Edinburgh Castle Rock Tracks → Lillian's Glen

380 m

12 mins

15m

-86m Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads past the two 'Track' signs, following the right-hand arrow away from 'Edinburgh Castle Rock'. The track starts to wind down the steps, which become fairly steep before coming to post 8. From post 8, the walk follows the large rock wall (on the left), then heads down some steps and through a sandstone overhang to come to an unfenced view point, with great valley views. From the view point, this walk heads through the sandstone overhang, keeping the rockface to the left, passing post number 7. The track starts to head gently down the hill before becoming steeper and winding down the steps. Soon the track comes to a 'Lillians Glen' sign, just before a creek crossing.

Lillian's Glen

Lillian's Glen is a moss and fern filled section on the 'Valley of the Waters' Creek (where the Nature Track crosses the creek, south of Edinburgh Castle Rock). There are stepping stones to help cross the creek. Lillian's Glen is a great spot to rest and enjoy the area, especially on warmer days. For the sure-footed, a short clamber upstream to Asmodeus Pool at the bottom of a waterfall, is worthwhile - a very nice spot at the end of a narrow canyon[2].

Maps for the Lillian's Glen walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Katoomba	1:25 000 Map Series	89301S KATOOMBA	NSW-89301S
Katoomba	1:100 000 Map Series	8930 KATOOMBA	8930

Cross sectional view of the Lillian's Glen bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lillian's Glen

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.6 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 810m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

380m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 240m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (190m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 810m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 430m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 380m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 810m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 430m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 380m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Lillian's Glen walk.

Edinburgh Castle Rock

880 m Return, 30 mins

A short walk through some dry bushland brings you to the valley views and wave rock formation of Edinburgh Castle Rock. The vegetation changes you walk down the hill through wooded forest, then heath and then onto the sandstone cliffs. A pleasant walk to a good view.

Total climbing: 87m

Moderate track

Nature Track

3.1 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Largely following the ridges around the top edge of Wentworth Falls, this track is incredibly beautiful. After taking in the great views at Edinburgh Castle Rock, the trail descends into the valley. Lillian's Glen makes for a perfect spot for a break, then the trail heads into the Valley of the Wate

Total climbing: 238m

Hard track

Wentworth Falls Conservation Hut Loop

6.7 km Circuit, 3 hrs

This scenic walk from Wentworth Falls Station, winds along the Nature Trail to Conservation Hut, then drops into the magnificent Valley of the Waters, before climbing to Lillians Glen and returning to the station.

Total climbing: 341m

Hard track

Charles Darwin, National Pass and Nature Track walk

8.6 km Circuit, 5 hrs

This is a wonderful circuit walk that starting at Wentworth Falls Train Station. You kick off with a lovely stroll down Charles Darwin walk to Weeping Rock where you soon come to Queen's Cascades and the wonderful views in to the valley. Now we walk partway down the cliff on the Grand Stairway to

Total climbing: 903m

Hard track

Wentworth Falls Station Loop (Undercliff Walk)

8.9 km Circuit, 4 hrs 30 mins

This walk passes some stunning waterfalls and views into the Jamison Valley, following the cliff edges around Wentworth Falls. The walk also takes in many magnificent highlights away from the cliffs, including Weeping Rocks, Edinburgh Rock, Lillians Glen and Wentworth Falls. This is a great walk, wi

Total climbing: 658m

Hard track

Wentworth Falls Station Loop

9.5 km Circuit, 5 hrs 30 mins

The Wentworth Falls Station Loop takes in most of the upper tracks around Wentworth Falls. There are many scenic views near the cliffs, with a few highlights away from the cliffs such as Lillians Glen and the Conservation Hut. This walk takes some time, so be sure to bring a packed lunch or buy some

Total climbing: 1030m

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Lillian's Glen walk.

Conservation Hut, National Pass, Wentworth Pass Circuit

4.8 km Circuit, 4 hrs

Featuring cascading waterfalls, breathtaking vistas and rugged rainforest, this walk demonstrates how much Wentworth Falls has to offer. It encompasses the beautiful falls in the Valley of the Waters, amazing views of Jamison Valley from the Historic National Pass and the cool forests of Wentworth P

Total climbing: 913m

Hard track

Conservation Hut to Breakfast Point Lookout

1.9 km Circuit, 1 Hr

The walk from Conservation Hut down to Breakfast Point Lookout is pretty with plenty of outlooks and some great bushland to enjoy. The walk passes a picnic shelter on the way down the hill to the brilliant views from Breakfast Point Lookout and then the Lyrebird Lookout.

Total climbing: 156m

Moderate track

Conservation Hut to Empress Falls

1.1 km Return, 1 Hr

For those that like waterfalls, this is a fantastic walk. The walk has some very steep sections, down and back up to Conservation Hut. However, the steep climbs are worth it for the stunning waterfalls and magnificent canyon experience.

Total climbing: 145m

Hard track

Conservation Hut to Empress Lookout

762 m Return, 30 mins

This is a walk that engages the senses, from Conservation Hut into the Valley of the Waters. The walk starts off with coffee aromas from Conservation Hut and winds down through the inspiring bushland, with a number of views along the way. The turn-around point of Empress Lookout doesn't have the gre

Total climbing: 95m

Moderate track

Lyrebird Lookout Loop

950 m Circuit, 30 mins

This walk offers a quick and quiet retreat from the popular Conservation Hut. The walk cuts through heath, passing a picnic shelter to open out onto the grand views of Lyrebird Lookout, looking over the Jamison Valley and Valley of the Waters.

Total climbing: 78m

Moderate track

Overcliff-Undercliff Track

4 km Circuit, 2 hrs

Following the edge of the cliffs south of Wentworth Falls, this great walk features fantastic views of the cliffs and Jamison Valley. The walk visits some great lookouts, sandstone caves and the majestic Wentworth Falls. The Falls Picnic Area and Conservation Hut both make good spots to take a brea

Total climbing: 399m

Moderate track

Queen Victoria Lookout

696 m Return, 30 mins

This walk heads down to the top of the cliffs, overlooking Empress Falls and the lower Valley of the Waters. The track down through the heath is quite nice, although it is nearly all stairs. The view from Queen Victoria Lookout is a stunning one. The noise of the falls can also be heard from the loo

Total climbing: 94m

Moderate track

National Pass

4.6 km Circuit, 3 hrs 30 mins

This walk offers fantastic views of the Jamison Valley and the surrounding cliffs. Take time to explore the historic and very scenic ledge halfway down the cliffs. There are beautiful waterfalls at both ends and recent track maintenance has made this walk easier and more enjoyable. Allow time to so

Total climbing: 773m

Hard track

The Shortcut Track

1.1 km One way, 30 mins

While not as spectacular as other walks in the Wentworth Falls area, this walk is not without it's charm. Going from Conservation Hut to the Falls Picnic Area, this track does provide a great access route between two popular picnic and eating locations, and access to many of the walks in the area.

Total climbing: 42m

Moderate track

The Valley of the Waters Track

1.5 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Venturing into the canyon of the Valley of the Waters along a slippery winding track, this walk demonstrates the beauty of the deep valley of Wentworth Falls. This walk explores the upper section of the track as far as Wentworth Pass. The walk passes several waterfalls, a great highlight especially

Total climbing: 303m

Hard track

Vera Falls Track

3.8 km Return, 4 hrs

Vera Falls track takes experienced walkers to the end of the Valley of the Waters. The last half of this track is indistinct and rough in places, following a historic route. Vera Falls is a spectacular waterfall that can be viewed from the top or bottom. This track may become impassable after rain.

Total climbing: 652m

Experienced only

Wentworth Pass

5.1 km Circuit, 4 hrs

This walk offers a great way to explore the magical, upper section of the Valley of the Waters. The walk starts and finishes at Conservation Hut, which has a great, picturesque cafe offering a meal or hot drink. The walk passes Empress Falls before diving deeper into the valley, then climbing out ag

Total climbing: 692m

Hard track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Lillian's Glen walk starts and ends at the Corner of West St and Bate St (gps: -33.711986, 150.35767)

Car. There is free parking available.<br /> (get details)

Weather Forecast

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district.

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Park Information

Blue Mountains National Park

Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.

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