Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

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30 mins

1.3 km One way

26 m

Very easy

This pleasant, wheelchair accessible walk starts from the Lambeth Reserve and follows the footpaths and boardwalks along the Georges River's edge to the tip of Picnic Point, where there are picnic areas and some food available at the boat shed.

following the path through the lambeth reserve

Lambeth Reserve

This reserve is a great little riverside park with ample parking, play equipment, a jetty, a small section of beach, sheltered picnic benches and plenty of open space. As well as the facilities, this reserve also links onto a wheelchair accessible track that follows the Georges river along boardwalks and footpaths, all the way to Picnic Point. Dogs are permitted at the park if on a leash. The reserve is signposted from Henry Lawson Drive.

(0km) Lambeth Reserve carpark → Georges river boardwalk north

130 m

2 mins

-3m Very easy

From the car park, the walk follows the gravelly footpath between the play equipment and the river (keeping the river on the right), past the picnic shelters. The footpath passes through some trees and soon comes to the start of the wooden Georges river boardwalk.

(0km) Georges river boardwalk north → Georges river boardwalk south

390 m

8 mins

16m

-7m Very easy

Continue straight: From the junction of the footpath and boardwalk, the walk follows the boardwalk, keeping the river to the right. The footpath passes a seat with a view of the river and continues, winding through Pine trees, reeds and mangroves, to the end of the boardwalk (The last section of the boardwalk is fenced).

(1km) Georges river boardwalk south → Int of Georges river walk and Carinya road

490 m

9 mins

-17m Very easy

Continue straight: From the end of the boardwalk, the walk follows the gravel footpath, keeping the river on the right. The footpath passes a seat at a viewpoint and continues along the river, coming to the bottom of a set of timber steps that head up to Henry Lawson drive.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the footpath south along the Georges river. The footpath runs through a long grassy clearing, between Carinya road and the river, and comes to the intersection with Carinya road, at the metal Gate near the sheltered picnic bench.

(1km) Int of Georges river walk and Carinya road → Picnic Point Boatshed

320 m

5 mins

-2m Very easy

Continue straight: From the picnic shelter, the walk follows the dirt and sandy track between Carinya road and the river (keeping the river on the right). The track follows the rivers edge until it passes around a very small beach and comes to the Picnic Point Boat shed. (Wheelchair access along Carinya Rd a few meters to the left)

Picnic Point Boatshed

This boatshed and cafe can be found beside the Georges rivers at Picnic Point (on Carinya Rd). They serve a variety of simple hot foods (pies and sausage Rolls), ice creams and cold drinks. They also provide ice, fishing bait and tackle. There is a small jetty for boats to re-fuel and a boat repair service.

Maps for the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point 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.

Liverpool	1:25 000 Map Series	90302S LIVERPOOL	NSW-90302S
Penrith	1:100 000 Map Series	9030 PENRITH	9030

Cross sectional view of the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

Altitude analysis for Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point

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	1.3 km
		Time	30 mins
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Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

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, 1.3km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.3km follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.3km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.3km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.3km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point walk.

East Hills to Padstow along the Georges River

15.8 km One way, 5 hrs 30 mins

This pleasant day walk starts from the East Hills train station and follows Henry Lawson Drive to Lambeth Reserve, at the Georges River's edge. Following the boardwalks, footpaths and bushtracks, the walk explores the edge of the river, including Yeramba Lagoon (popular amongst birdwatchers) and Sal

Total climbing: 347m

Moderate track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Lambeth Reserve to Picnic Point walk.

Yeramba Lagoon Loop

1.8 km Circuit, 45 mins

This pleasant loop walk circumnavigates the Yeramba Lagoon, following a series of small bush tracks that undulate along the side of the hills in the surrounding area. The Yeramba Lagoon is a great spot for bird watchers, and is a home to more than 100 species of birds.

Total climbing: 37m

Moderate track

Fitzpatrick Park to Georges River National Park

2.5 km One way, 1 hr 15 mins

This walk starts from the end of the Fitzpatrick Park driveway and follows the Georges River. The walk heads downstream along the waters edge, through the park and across the bridge, to the half way point at Henry Lawson Drive. From here the walk continues along a series of bush tracks, winding alo

Total climbing: 112m

Moderate track

Fitzpatrick Park to Morgans Creek via Yeramba Lagoon

4 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

This walk starts from the end of the Fitzpatrck Park driveway and follows the Georges River through the park, where it comes to Yeramba Lagoon. From here the walk explores the lagoon, following the bush tracks around in a big loop before coming back to Henry Lawson Drive and continuing along the rid

Total climbing: 147m

Moderate track

The Ridge Track Loop

2.9 km Circuit, 1 hr 15 mins

This circuit walk follows the well signposted Ridge Track as it winds up through the bush between Henry Lawson Drive and the Georges River. The walk starts at Morgans Creek picnic area and heads back down to the river at Cattle Duffers Flats, then loops back to the start along the driveway. This wa

Total climbing: 123m

Hard track

Ridge Track to Burrawang Flats circuit

769 m Circuit, 30 mins

This short walk follows part of the Ridge Track through the Georges River National Park. The walk follows the first section of the Ridge track before turning down to the Burrawang Flats. From here, the walk follows the driveway and Georges River past a number of picnic areas to return to the start.

Total climbing: 37m

Moderate track

Morgans Creek to Padstow

8 km One way, 2 hrs 45 mins

This pleasant walk starts from the Morgans Creek park, at Henry Lawsons Drive, and follows the Georges River past the Boomerang Reserve, winding through the bush around Mickeys Point and under the Alfords Point bridge. The walk then continues up through Padstow Heights to the Henry Lawson Drive Brid

Total climbing: 144m

Moderate track

Alma Road to Padstow along Salt Pan Creek

2.8 km One way, 1 Hr

This short walk starts from the corner of Alma Road and Wainright Avenue and follows the footpath down to Salt Pan Creek walk. The walk then follows the creek upstream along the boardwalks and bushtracks, passing a few great picnic areas and parks to the end of Bridge Street. From here the walk fol

Total climbing: 52m

Moderate track

Padstow to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area

4.3 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

This relaxing, return walk starts from the Padstow train station. The walk follows the streets to the end of Bridge street, then the boardwalks, footpaths and service trails along the right hand side of the creek, passing through Davies Reserve. The walk finishes at the pleasant little picnic area a

Total climbing: 62m

Very easy

Padstow to the Salt Pan Creek Picnic Area

2.6 km One way, 1 Hr

This walk starts from Pastow train station and follows the streets to the end of Bridge street before it heads down stream along the boardwalks, service trails and bushtracks that follow the creek. As the walk winds along the creek, it passes the Davies Reserve and the small picnic area under the la

Total climbing: 40m

Moderate track

Davies Reserve to the Salt Pan Creek Footbridge

1 km Return, 20 mins

This leisurely creek side walk follows the footpaths and boardwalks from Davies Reserve to the footbridge crossing Salt Pan Creek, just upstream from the railway bridge. The only facilities along this walk include seats and a toilet block at Davies Reserve. This is a nice way to explore the mangrove

Total climbing: 18m

Very easy

Davies Reserve to Henry Lawson Drive

1.2 km One way, 30 mins

This great walk starts from Davies Reserve and follows the service trails, footpaths, boardwalks and bushtracks winding downstream along the edge of Salt Pan Creek. This walk passes a few picnic areas along the way, before crossing under the Henry Lawson Drive bridge and climbing up the wooden stai

Total climbing: 19m

Moderate track

Davies Reserve to the Pipe Bridge Picnic Area

566 m Return, 15 mins

This short, leisurely, wheelchair accessible walk starts from the Davies Reserve and follows the concrete service track through the trees, keeping to the right of Salt Pan Creek until coming to the neat little picnic area at the base of the large pipe bridge.

Total climbing: 16m

Very easy