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Richley Reserve Car Park, Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sheltered picnic tables in Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Large pond with black swan in Richley Reserve +
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Trail and open grasslands in Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Toilet at Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sign in Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Timber bridge over creek in Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Black swan in large pond in Richley Reserve +
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Timber bridge by large pond in Richley Reserve +
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Timber bridge by pond with black swan in Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Grasslands with a large pond in the distance at Richley Reserve +
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Timber bridge by large pond in Richley Reserve +
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Large pond with outlet at Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Wide sealed trail with grasslands at Richley Reserve +
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Timber bridge over Coal Mine Creek at Richley Reserve +
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Wide sealed trails at Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Wide trail with timber steps on the right at Richley Reserve +
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Wide trail at Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail behind the office building at Richley Reserve +
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Gently downhill trail at Richley Reserve +
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Sealed trail in Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail amongst trees and grassland at Richley Reserve in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Trail with garage bin in the distance in Richley Reserve +
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Intersection near the Richley Reserve Car Park in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Sealed trail with the Richley Reserve Car Park in the distance +
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Trail near the Richley Reserve Car Park in Blackbutt Reserve +
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Cross sectional view of the Richley Reserve Circuit bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Richley Reserve Circuit bushwalking track  Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
730m |
| Time |
30 mins |
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Grade 1/6
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible |
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) |
*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient
This whole walk, 730m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 730m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 730m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 730m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 730m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 730m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Blackbutt Reserve
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Alt = 73 m |
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Blackbutt Reserve, near Newcastle, occupies over 182 hectares of land and provides visitors with the chance to enjoy nature trails[1], wildlife exhibits[2][3], children's playgrounds[4] and recreational facilities. The reserve is the perfect place for a relaxing family picnic or to explore on a bushwalk. Native wildlife, such as the Powerful Owl and the Grey-headed flying fox[5] can be seen within the park. There is an information cottage[6] at Carnley Avenue, which is open 7am to 5pm, or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. The reserve has car parking at Carnley Avenue, Richley Reserve, Lookout Road and Mahonoy Drive. For more information, phone 02 4904 3344.
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Richley Reserve
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Alt = 38 m |
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The Richley Reserve, within Blackbutt Reserve, has a park office[7], large pond areas[8] with swans (beware the swans[9] as they defend their territory), sheltered picnic tables[10], water taps[11], toilets[12], open grassed areas[13], a children's playground[14], electric barbecues[15] and a car park[16]. The Richley Reserve car park has disability friendly parking and is open from 7am to 5pm or 7am to 7pm during daylight savings. For further information phone 02 4904 3344.
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Richley Reserve (car park)
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Richley Reseve (four way intersection)
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 184 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 7 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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From the Richley Reserve car park[17] (next to the 'Tall Tree Ridge Walk' sign[18]), this walk follows the footpath[19], while keeping the sign[20] and pond[21] on your right. This walk continues with the pond on your right for about 180m, until the footpath becomes gently uphill and comes to a four-way intersection[22], with a timber footbridge[23] on the right and a children's playground[24] on the left.
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Richley Reserve (Four Way Intersection)
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Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - servicetrail |
Length = 257 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 8 m |
Descent = -10 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection[25][26], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the children's playground[27] on your left and the timber footbridge[28] directly behind you. This walk continues for about 160m, passing a toilet block (on your left) and timber steps[29][30] (on your right), to find a gently downhill section of trail (with a sheltered picnic area[31] on the left). Then this walk continues straight ahead and gently uphill for about 120m, until coming to a section of trail[32][33][34] that allows easy access to the large elevated grassed picnic area[35] to the right.
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Richley Reserve (Short Cut Intersection)
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Int of Richley Reserve & Tall Tree Walk (loop)
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - servicetrail |
Length = 92 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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Continue straight: From the trail[36][37] below the large elevated grassed picnic area[38], this walk follows the trail gently downhill, while keeping the valley on your left. This walk continues through grassed parkland[39] for about 120m, until coming to a three-way intersection[40] with a sealed trail and a 'Tall Tree Walk (loop)' sign[41] (on the right).
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Int of Richley Reserve & Tall Tree Walk (loop)
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Richley Reserve (Car Park)
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road |
Length = 198 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 6 m |
Descent = -5 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection[42][43], this walk follows the sealed trail gently downhill, keeping the 'Tall Tree Walk (loop)' sign[44] directly behind you while walking towards the road and car park. This walk continues for about 45m, passing through a metal gate[45] to find a three-way intersection, with a road[46] on the right and the car park[47] on the left. Then this walk turns left and follows the car park gently uphill for about 150m, until coming to a 'Tall Tree Ridge Walk' sign[48] and sheltered picnic tables[49][50] ahead.
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Kathmandu | 6 Northcott Drv, Kotara | (02) 4952 1233 | 1.2 km | Aussie Disposal Newcastle | 4/ 14 Northcott Drv, Kotara | (02) 4965 5500 | 1.2 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 27 Lambton Rd , Broadmeadow | (02) 4969 4655 | 3.3 km | Wallsend Army Disposal Store | Cnr Tyrrell & Council Sts, Wallsend | (02) 4951 5725 | 4.5 km | Mountain Designs | Cnr King & National Park Sts, Newcastle West | (02) 4962 3311 | 5.7 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Richley Reserve Circuit.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Hunter fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place. (Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information. Weather and ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
| Wed | 27° | Showers. Likely storm developing. | | | Thu | 21°|25° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 20°|30° | Becoming windy. Partly cloudy. | | | Sat | 19°|24° | Possible late shower. | |
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Hiking near Sydney 
500 meters
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)