Leura Oval +

	Amenities at Leura Oval +

	Track head behind Leura Oval amenities +

	Leura Oval track down to management trail +

	Management trail +

	Lyrebird Dell Track +

	Stairs on Lyrebird Dell Track +

	Waterfall next to Lyrebird Dell +

	Lyrebird Dell +

	Track out of Lyrebird Dell +

	Picnic tables at Lyrebird Dell +

	Pool of Siloam sign +

	Track between Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam +

	Track between Lyrebird Dell and Pool of Siloam +

	Track around rocky outcrop +

	Track Passing under cave +

	Foot bridge en between Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell +

	Stairs winding down to Pool of Siloam +

	Steps down to Pool of Siloam +

	Pool of Siloam +

	Ferns near Pool of Siloam +

	Pool of Siloam +

	Behind Pool of Siloam +

	Track towards Golf Links Lookout +

	View from the track to Golf Links Lookout +

	View along the track to Golf Links Lookout +

	View from Golf Links Lookout +

	Track up to Gladstone Rd +

	View from Golf Links Lookout +

	Golf Links Lookout +

	Stepped track down to the lookout +

	Bench alongside the track +

	Stepped track up to Gladstone Rd +

	Bush beside the track +

	Steps up to the end of Gladstone Rd +

	Sign at the end of Gladstone Rd +

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Catch the bus to Leura Oval
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to Leura Oval
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Leura Oval	Alt = 936 m
Leura Oval is a large playing field found at the end of Lone Pine Ave, Leura. There is a large dirt car park[1], garbage bins[2], tap water[3] and a toilet block[4] (which maybe locked[5]). The oval is used for a variety of sporting events and is also an off-leash dog area[6].

(0 km) Leura Oval to Int of Leura Dirt and Leura Oval tracks Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 56 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -6 m
From Leura Oval, this walk heads behind the toilet block (to the 'Men' side) and heads down the stairs, to the management trail visible below.

(0.06 km) Int of Leura Dirt and Leura Oval tracks to Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 119 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -8 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the management trail, away from the gate, keeping the oval up the hill to the right. Soon the trail bends to the right and comes to an intersection with the signposted 'Lyre Bird Dell Track' (on the left).

(0.18 km) Int of Lyrebird Dell track and Leura Dirt Track to Lyrebird Dell Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 94 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 5 m	Descent = -19 m
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Lyre Bird Dell Track' sign down the hill using the timber steps. Soon the track heads down some concrete steps (with a handrail) and passes a '1918 11-11-11' inscription on the path (presumably in commemoration of Armistice treaty with Germany)[7]. The walk continues down the stairs to the valley. After admiring the waterfall (on the left), this walk crosses the metal bridge and comes to a sign (pointing right, to the 'Pool of Siloam') and straight ahead is the Lyrebird Dell (cave).

Lyrebird Dell	Alt = 911 m
Lyrebird Dell is home to a sandstone cave beside the head waters of Gordon Creek near Lone Pine Ave, Leura. The cave provides shelter for a lovely picnic area (with a couple of tables). There is also a waterfall next to the cave. The cave at Lyrebird Dell, was used as an Aboriginal shelter from (at least) 12 000 years ago, this has been dated from artifacts found in the floor of the cave[8]. Dell is an old English word that refers to small wooded valley[9]. A great spot to rest and enjoy the area.

(0.27 km) Lyrebird Dell to Pool of Siloam Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 490 m	Time = 12 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = -60 m
Turn right: From Lyrebird Dell, this walk follows the 'Pool of Siloam' sign away from the bridge (with the cave on the left). The track soon heads up some steps and under another smaller sandstone overhang. Soon the track passes a small 'Blue Mountains Ash' sign and crosses Gordon Creek using a metal footbridge. The track turns left and winds along the side of the hill before heading down the steps and coming to an old fenced lookout (with filtered views over the Pool of Siloam). The track continues with the handrail, past the sign pointing back to 'Lyrebird Dell 500mtrs' to come to a three-way intersection. Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follow the 'Pool of Siloam' sign down the steps. The track passes under a small overhang then crosses Gordon Creek on a footbridge in front of the lovely falls and the Pool of Siloam.

Pool of Siloam	Alt = 870 m
The Pool of Siloam is a lovely waterhole and waterfall on Gordon Creek in the Blue Mountains National Park. This waterfall is surrounded by a moss and fern filled gully with sandstone cliffs around the edges. There is a sandstone overhang next to the waterfall. The shallow sandy pool is a lovely cool place, a great spot to stop for a snack. The track crosses the creek using a bridge in front of the waterfall. The pool derives its name from the 'Pool of Siloam' (Birkhat Hashiloah[10] - Hebrew) in the City of David[11] and in the Bible is where Jesus sends a man to heal him of his blindness[12].

(0.76 km) Pool of Siloam to Golf Links Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 419 m	Time = 12 mins
	Climb = 46 m	Descent = -19 m
Veer right: From the Pool of Siloam, this walk follows the 'Golf Links Lookout' sign away from the falls and up the steps (with the creek initially on the right). The track winds fairly steeply at first up the hill. There are a few nice views along the way and, as the track flattens out, it comes to an intersection and the fenced 'Golf Links Lookout'.

Golf Links Lookout	Alt = 897 m
Golf Links Lookout is a fenced and signposted lookout in the Blue Mountains National Park, near Gladstone Rd Leura. The lookout has great views across the Jamison Valley to the back of the Three Sisters. To the left there is a good view along Narrow Neck and to Mount Solitary. There is no view of the nearby Gordon Falls.

(1.18 km) Golf Links Lookout to End of Gladstone Rd Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 376 m	Time = 10 mins
	Climb = 44 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn left : From Golf Links Lookout, this walk follows the 'Gladstone Rd - Leura' sign up the steps away from the lookout. The track then gradually climbs the hill, soon passing a seat (on the right) and, not much later, coming to a 'Y' intersection with a flatter track (on the left). From the intersection, this walk heads up the steps as they bend gently to the right. The walk passes a track (on the left) and continues up the steps, heading behind a couple of houses to come to the end of Gladstone Rd and a large 'Pool of Siloam Track' sign.

Catch the bus from End of Gladstone Rd
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from End of Gladstone Rd
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	2 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	2.1 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	27.3 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	31.8 km
Kangaroo Tent City	Cnr Mulgoa & Blaikie Rds, Penrith	(02) 4733 4111	32.3 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Leura Oval to End of Gladstone Rd.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Leura Oval to End of Gladstone Rd Click to re-center search
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	28 km (to the E)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	30 km (to the NW)
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergency use only	30 km (to the W)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	30 km (to the W)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	33 km (to the NE)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region 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 Climate
Weather 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 16°|26° Shower or two. Fri 15°|28° Mostly sunny. Sat 12°|22° Possible late shower.

Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
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.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Grand Canyon walking track
The Grand Canyon walking track will be closed from Wednesday 14 October 2015 to mid-June 2016. The closure is necessary to allow work to continue on improving the walking track. Access for canyoners will be on weekends only. Access from Evans Lookout via Beauchamp Falls to the Grose Valley will remain open. Evans Lookout carpark, Loop carpark, and Neates Glen carpark will remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 47878877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens
Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed for maintenance. This includes the Gorge Walking track. No access to the area is permitted.Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Hawkesbury area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Prince Henry cliff walk, Leura
Blue Mountains City Council wishes to advise that Prince Henry cliff walk between Majestic lookout and the junction with the Leura Cascades walk is currently closed due to a landslip. Detours will be in place and clearly signposted around the affected area. Access from the Leura picnic area to the cascades is unaffected. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains City Tourism on 1300 653 408 or Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Butterbox Swamp track
The traditional access to Butterbox Canyon via the endangered swamp is now closed and rehabilitated. No access permitted. Canyoners should use the new track provided. Temporary signage is in place.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Claustral canyon access change
Access to Claustral canyon via the previous route across private land at Mount Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. Canyoners should respect the rights of Mount Tomah residents and avoid using private land. Alternative access from the west side of Mount Bell has been identified. For more information, please contact the Blue Moauntains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open seven days 9am to 4.30pm, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Cahills lookout - Katoomba
As a result of a recent bushfire, Cahills lookout remains closed until further notice. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains City Council on (02) 4780 5000.

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens
Waratah Native Gardens Some areas of this park are closed due to a major landslip event occurring across The Gorge Walking Track. Closed areas include The Gorge Walking Track in the Blue Mountains National Park. A full assessment is underway to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the area is made safe. The Gorge Walking Track is closed at the entry trackhead however the Waratah Native Gardens Day Use and Picnic Area located off Valley Ridges Road Berambing (west of Bilpin) has now been reopened. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. For more information, please contact NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open seven days 9am to 4.30pm, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines

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