Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River

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Time 2 hrs 30 mins
One way 6 km One way
Climb 185 m
Grade 4 Hard track
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This walk takes you down into the v-shaped valleys that run between the houses of Roseville and Chatswood. The walk stays predominantly in the valleys, with many sections on road or footpath. This walk has a surprising amount of bushland which is very close to civilisation. The walk also passes the Lane Cove River Steak and Seafood Restaurant which is a great spot for a lunch break.
Stairs up to the Pacific Highway and shops Valley View Close sign Creek crossing behind Fullers Park Sewer bridge above Fuller Park Intersection after Fullers Bridge Rail to River walk sign Rail to River walk above 8th Tee Footpath to Chatswood Station Gate to Lowanna Park Track up valley parallel to Fullers Rd Ferndale Park sign Rail to River sign near Western Way

(0km) Roseville Train Station → Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway

distance 410 m time 9 mins climb 15m descent -24m Easy track
From the small shop[1] on the bridge over Roseville Station, this walk heads towards the garden shop[2] and the Pacific Highway, keeping the main station to your right. This walk then crosses the highway at the traffic lights[3] and turns right. After about 40 metres (just past 'James Cafe'[4]), this walk turns left into an alleyway[5]. The walk continues down the lane for approximately 50m to then cross Larkin Lane, coming to the top of some steps[6] (on the left of a green power box).
Continue straight: From near the end of Larkin Lane, this walk heads past the green power box and down the pedestrian laneway steps[7]. After approximately 60m, the lane leads down some more steps[8] to find an intersection with another concrete footpath on the other side of Larkin St.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the steps, beside number 4 Larkin St[9]. From the bottom of the steps, the walk heads along the pedestrian alley[10] for about 40m, and then crosses a 60m long bridge[11]. On the other side of the bridge, this walk continues up the alley[12] for about 80m, coming to an intersection with Shirley Rd[13][14].

(0km) Int. Shirley Rd and The Rifleway → Longford St Steps

distance 970 m time 19 mins climb 3m descent -46m Very easy
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk crosses Shirley Rd[15] then follows the footpath downhill for about 150m to then cross 'Alston Way'[16]. The walk continues down beside Shirley Rd for about 700m (veering left at 'Abingdon Rd'[17]) to come to the signposted intersection with 'Longford St'[18] (on the right).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down along 'Longford St'[19] for about 100m to come to the top of the 'Valley View Cl' steps[20] (on the left), just past No.31.

(1km) Longford St steps → Valley View Close

distance 80 m time 3 mins climb 0m descent -20m Easy track
Turn left: From Longford St, this walk follows the 'Valley View Cl' sign[21] down the steps beside No.31. At the bottom of these steps[22], the footpath[23] continues downhill for another 50m to come to Valley View Close[24] (to find another path on the other side of the road).

(1km) Valley View Close → End of Fullers Park

distance 590 m time 11 mins climb 3m descent -27m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the steps[25] (with a handrail) down between houses No.12 and 14[26]. At the back of the houses[27], this walk turns left and follows the track[28] for about 50m to pass a 'Lane Cove National Park' sign[29]. Then about 130m past this sign, this walk comes to an intersection with a faint track[30] (on your left) marked with a National Park arrow post[31].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the National Park arrow post[32] south along the clear track, keeping the valley to your right. After about 50m, the track leads down some stone steps[33] then continues down for about 80m through the denser vegetation[34] to cross the bouldery and sandy[35] Blue Gum Creek. A short distance after crossing the creek, this walk heads up to a T-intersection marked with a 'Blue Gum Creek Track' sign[36] (pointing back down to 'Valley View Close'[37]).
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the face of the 'Blue Gum Creek Track' sign[38] (following neither of the arrows). The track meanders through the trees, winding past some rocky ruins[39] for approximately 120m to come to a grassy clearing, just before a concrete (sewerage) bridge[40].

(2km) End of Fullers Park → Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd

distance 470 m time 9 mins climb 6m descent -11m Easy track
Continue straight: From the clearing, this walk follows the grassy trail under the sewerage bridge[41] and continues for about 300m to come to a larger clearing and picnic shelter[42] in Fullers Park. This walk continues along the grassy trail[43] on the edge of the park, then heads up the short sealed driveway[44] past the 'Lane Cove National Park - Fullers Park' sign[45], and around the locked gate[46] to come to Lady Game Drive. Here the walk turns left and follows the grassy verge[47] for about 40m to come to the intersection of Delhi Rd and Lady Game Dr.

(3km) Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd → Riverside Cafe

distance 130 m time 1 mins climb 1m descent -3m Easy track
Turn right: From the corner, this walk crosses Lady Game Drive[48] at the traffic lights, heading towards Fullers Bridge[49].
Continue straight: From the corner of Lady Game Drive and Delhi Rd, this walk follows the footpath beside Delhi Rd, across Fullers Bridge[50]. Just on the far side of the bridge, this walk comes to an intersection with a footpath[51] (and steps, on your right) about 15m before the bus stop shelter[52].
Turn right: From the intersection between the bus stop and bridge, this walk heads down the steps[53] (away from the road) to almost immediately come to an intersection with another footpath[54].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the footpath under Fullers Bridge[55] and comes to the end of a minor road[56], in front of the 'Riverside Cafe Bar AND Grill'[57]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill

Riverside Cafe Bar & Grill
The Riverside Cafe[58] is found at the end of service road on the south-west corner of Fullers Bridge. The nicely renovated building looks over the Lane Cove River and is open 7 days, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is cafe-style and meals are priced upwards from $13. Ph: (02) 9412 3773.

(3km) Int. Lady Game Dr and Delhi Rd → Int. Fairway and Delhi Rd

distance 40 m time 1 mins climb 2m descent -3m Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses Delhi Rd at the pedestrian crossing, then heads right to cross The Fairway. The walk immediately comes to an intersection with a bush track.

(3km) Int. Fairway and Delhi Rd → Int. Behind the 8th Tee

distance 200 m time 3 mins climb 1m descent -3m Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down to the Lane Cove River, on the right. The walk continues under the river bank's shady vegetation for a short time to a large signposted intersection behind the 8th tee of the golf course.

(3km) Int. Behind the 8th Tee → Int. Rail to River Trk and Reid Drive

distance 60 m time 2 mins climb 9m descent 0m Hard track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill tending right, to a set of stairs which it climbs up to Reid Drive, opposite No. 17.

(3km) Int. Rail to River Trk and Reid Drive → Eastern side of O.H. Reid Memorial Oval

distance 520 m time 9 mins climb 13m descent -6m Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the road above Chatswood Golf Course (below on the right). The walk follows the O.H. Reid Memorial Oval sign along the road for approximately 200m to the oval, car park and picnic area with play equipment.
Continue straight: From the car park, this walk heads past the metal gate and across the oval to the far side of the oval, where a track marker stands just off the oval.

(3km) Eastern side of O.H. Reid Memorial Oval → Int. Rail to River Trk and Hawthorne Ave

distance 70 m time 2 mins climb 13m descent 0m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs, winding around and through rocky outcrops to a fence line. The track follows the fence line up to the road, where a sign is bolted to the telegraph pole, indicating 'Rail to River Walk'.

(3km) Int. Rail to River Trk and Hawthorne Ave → Harnett Pl sign post

distance 1.1 km time 21 mins climb 40m descent -22m Easy track
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads up the road following the 'Rail to River Walk' sign to the corner of the road.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' sign up Bellevue Ave for approximately 500m to the signposted intersection with Fullers Rd.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up Fullers Rd, tending right where Fullers Rd meets Millwood Ave. The walk follows Fullers Rd for a short time to Lowanna Park on the right. Entry to the park is via a gate at the near-end of the park.
Turn right: From the Fullers Rd gate entry of Lowanna Park, this walk passes through the park diagonally, past the BBQs and play equipment, to the gate opening to Greville St. There is a 'Rail to River Walk' signpost outside the gate.
Turn right: From the gate, this walk heads down the hill, away from Fullers Rd. The track heads down the hill for approximately 200m to cross the road to the Harnett Pl sign, opposite No. 86.

(4km) Harnett Pl sign post → Int. Park Ave and Rail to River Trk

distance 500 m time 13 mins climb 30m descent -22m Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs, coming to a house. From the house on the right, the track zigzags down the hill through mossy rock outcrops to the signposted intersection above a creek and pipe.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk heads down the steps and along the creek (which remains on your right) for approximately 60m to a signposted intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads up the gully, with the creek on the right. The track continues climbing up the gully for approximately 100m to an intersection in a clearer area.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' arrow on the signpost, to head up the gully. The track leads up along the creek (on your right) for approximately 50m to some steppingstones across the creek. Approximately 50m later, the track comes out onto a grassed clearing, from which the walk continues along the management trail to Park Ave.

(5km) Int. Park Ave and Rail to River Trk → Int. Park Ave and Edgar St Reserve Trk

distance 30 m time 1 mins climb 1m descent 0m Easy track
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' sign up the road for approximately 30m to the next signpost.

(5km) Int. Park Ave and Edgar St Reserve Trk → Bob Peirson Memorial Seat

distance 190 m time 3 mins climb 4m descent -1m Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Rail to River Walk' sign[61] off the road and along the bush track. The track heads relatively straight alongside a stormwater drain and a line of houses, to then pass a tennis courts' cyclone fence (above on the left). The walk then comes to a memorial bench which marks the intersection.

(5km) Bob Peirson Memorial Seat → Int. Edgar St and Edgar St Reserve Trk

distance 150 m time 3 mins climb 8m descent 0m Moderate track
Continue straight: From the memorial bench, this walk heads up the hill, with the stormwater on the right and the house fences on both sides. The track heads up the hill for approximately 150m to a clearing with a playground. This walk passes the playground (with the playground on the left), continuing to the gate and road.

(5km) Int. Edgar St and Edgar St Reserve Trk → Chatswood Station

distance 620 m time 13 mins climb 37m descent -9m Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the "Rail to River" sign down Edgar St, to turn left onto Western Way. The walk along Western Way takes a dogleg turn right onto Jenkins Rd, then left onto Western Way again, and to the Pacific Highway. At the highway, this walk turns right (south) to the pedestrian crossing at Victoria Ave.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk crosses at pedestrian crossing on Pacific Highway, or takes the foot bridge just near the intersection. This walk then continues down Victoria Ave to the entrance of the train station on the right. If the road turns left, you have gone too far.

Maps for the Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River walk

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Cross sectional view of the Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River bushwalking track

Terrain profile for Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River

Altitude analysis for Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River

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.

Length6 km
Time2 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track		AS 2156.1GradientVery steep (4/6)
Quality of trackFormed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
SignsDirectional signs along the way (3/6)
Experience RequiredNo experience required (1/6)
WeatherWeather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
InfrastructureLimited 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

3.5km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 2.1km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 310m has short steep hills and the remaining 55m is very steep.

Quality of track

3.9km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 1.6km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (470m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 4.1km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1.9km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 5km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 700m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River walk.

Ferndale Park Loop

3.3 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

Ferndale Park Loop

This is a short loop which escapes the city of Chatswood and drops down into the undeveloped valleys. The track is quiet and cool in the shade which the thick canopy provides. A great short walk or run during the lunch hour.

Total climbing: 88m

Grade 3
  • Car
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  • Train

Moderate track

Fairylands Loop Track

5.3 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

Fairylands Loop Track

This walk loops around a section of the Lane Cove River. Starting at Fullers Bridge, the walk follows the Great North walk through the historic site of Fairylands to Epping road before crossing the Lane Cove river and heading up the other bank of the river, passing through a variety of environments

Total climbing: 175m

Grade 4
  • Car
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Hard track

Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park

5.4 km One way, 2 hrs

Chatswood Station to Mowbray Park

This walk leads down through the valleys beneath the houses, high on the ridge tops, to reaching the banks of the Lane Cove River at the Chatswood Golf Course. The walk then follows the scenic river, using boardwalks at times. The walk sees another side of Chatswood, with many natural treasures hidd

Total climbing: 137m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

6 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

De Burghs Bridge to Fullers Bridge

Following the Lane Cove River, this walk mostly follows a section of the Great North Walk and is well maintained and signposted. Things to lookout for include Fiddens Wharf which is a very pleasant spot to sit and watch the ducks. The walk passes by Lane Cove National Park Headquarters, so pop by an

Total climbing: 200m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

North Ryde Fairyland circuit

6.9 km Circuit, 2 hrs 30 mins

North Ryde Fairyland circuit

Starting at North Ryde train station this walk explores a stretch of the Lane Cove River, visiting the historic Fairlylands Pleasure Grounds along the way. The walk starts by wandering through the Riverside Corporate Park and soon comes alongside the Lane Cove River to join the Great North Walk. Her

Total climbing: 191m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Rail to River Walk

7.5 km Circuit, 3 hrs

Rail to River Walk

This walk is a great one from Chatswood Station to the Lane Cove River National Park. The walk descends through the vegetated bushland which fills the valleys of the Lane Cove River. There are two places to buy a bite to eat, the Chatswood Golf Club and the Lane Cove River Steak and Seafood Restaura

Total climbing: 222m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Roseville to Macquarie Park

8.9 km One way, 3 hrs 30 mins

Roseville to Macquarie Park

This walk starts at Roseville station and explores the streets and alleyways of Roseville before joining the main spine of the Great North Walk at Fullers Bridge. Here you head deeper into the bush to explore the eastern bank on the Lane Cove River. There is a great diversity of mostly dry forest a

Total climbing: 290m

Grade 4
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  • Train

Hard track

Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

10.7 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Gordon to Roseville Railway Station

The track connecting Gordon to Roseville Railway Station is a surising scenic walk through remnant bushland. The walk escapes the urban centres to wind through the valleys and along the Lane Cove River with its abundance of water dragons, ducks and other birds. The walk is a great way to do a statio

Total climbing: 345m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Rail to River and Stringybark Creek Reserve Walk

11.2 km Circuit, 4 hrs

Rail to River and Stringybark Creek Reserve Walk

This walk begins in the busy city of Chatswood and soon enters the nearby bushland around the Lane Cove River. The walk uses the v-shaped valleys to escape from the houses. Due to pollution and rubbish in stormwater run-off there are some less then pleasant pockets, however, this walk does explore s

Total climbing: 302m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Gordon to Chatswood Station

12.2 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Gordon to Chatswood Station

This walk is a great way to get into the bush without being far from civilisation. The walk wanders through untouched valleys and along the Lane Cove River, passing over many roads and footpaths to connect such unspoilt bush. The side trip to Baker's cottage is definitely worth the short stroll, wit

Total climbing: 381m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

13.3 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Gordon to Roseville Station (Riverside Walk)

This walk goes from Gordon, to Roseville station, using the Riverside Walking Track. From DeBurghs Bridge, the walk follows the western bank of the Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas and the Lane Cove River Boat Shed. The scenic walk along the Lane Cove River provides plenty of opportunities

Total climbing: 344m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Chatswood to Epping Station

16.3 km One way, 6 hrs

Chatswood to Epping Station

This walk, from Chatswood to Epping, is a long but enjoyable walk along the Lane Cove valley. The walk mostly follows the Lane Cove River to Terry's Creek, then follows Terry's creek, under some major roads, to Epping. A great walk exploring bushland so close to the suburbs.

Total climbing: 533m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station

18.1 km One way, 6 hrs 45 mins

Chatswood Station to Eastwood Station

Following the Lane Cove River and Terry's Creek, this walk uses the valleys between the stations to explore some suburban bushland. From Chatswood Station, the walk soon leaves the suburban area and passes through the bush along the Lane Cove River. A great station-to-station walk with a few options

Total climbing: 554m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Hard track

Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

33 km One way, 2 Days

Sydney to Thornleigh via Lane Cove Tourist Park

This overnight walk starts from the Obelisk in Macquarie Park, Sydney, at the official start of the Great North Walk. The walk soon boards the ferry from Circular Quay to Woolwich, and follows the Great North Walk through the streets of Hunters Hill and into the Lane Cove National Park. After stayi

Total climbing: 1110m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Ferry

Hard track

Circular Quay to Hornsby

44.4 km One way, 3 Days

Circular Quay to Hornsby

This fun walk covers a large section of the Great North Walk, starting from the official start in Circular Quay. After a short ferry trip the walk follows the Lane Cove River through the Lane Cove National Park, to Thornleigh. Here, the walk enters Berowra Valley National Park, continuing along the

Total climbing: 1690m

Grade 4
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  • Bus
  • Train
  • Ferry

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River walk.

Little Digger Track

2.2 km One way, 1 Hr

Little Digger Track

This walk follows Moores Creek through several reserves in east Roseville and East Lindfield. The track is named after Australia's 7th Prime Minster, who once lived in the area. The walk explores the ferns and sandstone overhangs of the area, and there are several small waterfalls on Moore creek, w

Total climbing: 93m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Two Creeks Track

6.1 km One way, 2 hrs 30 mins

Two Creeks Track

A popular walk that explores Gordon, Middle Harbour and Moores Creeks. This walk crosses a section of Garigal National park and a few reserves managed by Ku-ring-gai Council, you will see some great water views, sandstone caves and heritage sandstone works. The track is well signposted. The optiona

Total climbing: 237m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus
  • Train

Moderate track

Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

2.6 km One way, 1 Hr

Lane Cove National Park Heritage Walk

The Heritage Walk visits many of the historically significant buildings within the Lane Cove National Park. The walk follows the Lane Cove River from Fiddens Wharf and finishes at the Weir Precinct on Fullers Rd. The buildings are surprisingly intact, considering their age and history. A great walk

Total climbing: 89m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Lindfield Park and Little Digger Track Loop

6.7 km Circuit, 2 hrs 45 mins

Lindfield Park and Little Digger Track Loop

This pleasant walk starts from Lindfield Park and heads through the bushland to the Two Creeks Track, which it follows through the National Park to, and along, Middle Harbour Creek. The walk returns to Lindfield Park via the picturesque Little Digger Track, and through a few shortcut alley ways in E

Total climbing: 287m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Little Digger Track to Davidson Reserve and Lyrebird Circuit

11.5 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

Little Digger Track to Davidson Reserve and Lyrebird Circuit

Exploring both the eastern and western sides of Middle Harbour Creek, this walk follows the Little Digger and Two Creeks Tracks down to the Roseville Bridge, and into Davidson Reserve. This is a fantastic spot to take a break before following the waterline along the Lyrebird Track for a while and lo

Total climbing: 470m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed

1.3 km Return, 1 Hr

Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed

This is a great way to explore the picnic areas and banks of the Lane Cove River. There are picnic areas and plenty of seats to enjoy along the way. On the weekend you can hire a boat and go for a paddle before heading back to the start. You could spend a whole day enjoying the river, bus and parkla

Total climbing: 17m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Riverside Walk

5.3 km One way, 2 hrs

Riverside Walk

This walk is a lovely stroll along one side of the Lane Cove River. The walk passes through many picnic areas, providing plenty of options for rests and food breaks (some having BBQ's). This walk is also good for taking a Frisbee or a ball along for the kids.

Total climbing: 114m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Fiddens Wharf walking track

4.3 km Circuit, 1 hr 27 mins

Fiddens Wharf walking track

This walk explores some of the hills and river banks of the Lane Cove National Park. Leaving the weir precinct on Max Allen Drive, the walk follows the Great North Walk over the hill and down to Fiddens Wharf (just near the oval). The return journey, past Schwartz Homestead, provides a great chance

Total climbing: 159m

Grade 3
  • Car
  • Bus

Moderate track

Baker's Cottage

1.5 km Return, 45 mins

Baker's Cottage

The Baker's Cottage Heritage Track is a quick and interesting walk. The track itself is mainly drivable road, and turns to bush track before going up the hill to the cottage itself. At 140 years of age, Baker's Cottage is the oldest unmodified structure, still standing, in the Ku-ring-gai area. All

Total climbing: 56m

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

2.6 km One way, 1 Hr

Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

For the most part, this walk follows a section of the Great North Walk through "Fairylands" and past a few waterfalls, then across Lane Cove River (via Epping rd) to Mowbray Park. Starting and ending on two busy roads, it is a pleasant surprise to visitors how nice the bushland can be. Allow some

Total climbing: 105m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

11.9 km Circuit, 5 hrs

Lane Cove Tourist Park River Circuit

This walk follows a large section of Lane Cove River. The walk follows the Riverside Walking track up the Lane Cove River to De Burghs Bridge. From the bridge the track winds back along the hillside on the other side of the river. The track then passes a few historic buildings, and the Visitor Centr

Total climbing: 381m

Grade 4
  • Car
  • Bus

Hard track

Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed

3.4 km Return, 1 hr 30 mins

Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed

This walk, from the Lane Cove Tourist Park to the Lane Cove River Boat Shed, meanders along the placid Lane Cove River, passing many picnic areas along the way. The Boat Shed itself is surrounded by a large picnic area with plenty of space for the kids to run around and play. You can even hire a bo

Total climbing: 98m

Grade 3
  • Car

Moderate track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River walk starts at the Roseville Train Station (gps: -33.784534, 151.17783)

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The Roseville to Chatswood Station via Lane Cove River ends at the Chatswood Station (gps: -33.797073, 151.18037)

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Lane Cove National Park

This small but picturesque city park is a haven of peaceful bushland along the winding Lane Cove River. Home to the Kukundi Wildlife Shelter and 27 km of the Great North Walk, you can also hire a boat, take a stroll or enjoy a picnic by the weir.

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