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Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd
Time: 1 Hr Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
2.8 km NNW of Lane Cove
Length: 2.6 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 2.6 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Lane Cove National Park
Climb: 105 m Total Climbing
This walk has a total cumulative climb of 105 m, this is the total of the elevation gains made in each of the walks uphill sections
There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk There is a bus stop within 2km of the start and end of this walk
Style: One way
Track: Hard

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 time to enjoy Fairylands and the views of Lane Cove river along the way. (open in app)


Today's Fire rating
LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)
  Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd
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Corner of Delhi Rd and River Ave
End of Quebec Ave
Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
River view
Fairyland
Int. Corporate Park Scenic Trail and Great North Walk
Int on NW side of Epping Rd bridge
SW corner of Epping Rd bridge
Int. Great North Walk and Mowbray Park car park access Trk
Starting point for this hiking track: End of Quebec Ave

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands   Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795   www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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 Parramatta River 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91303N 
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Photo Gallery

 
Quebec St
 
Quebec St +
 
Fairlylands track at Quebec St
 
Fairlylands track at Quebec St +
 
Eastern end of Fairlylands track
 
Eastern end of Fairlylands track +

 
Bornia in bloom
 
Bornia in bloom +
 
Lane Cove river from view point east of Fairyland
 
Lane Cove river from view point east of Fairyland +
 
Walking track east of Fairylands
 
Walking track east of Fairylands +

 
Steps east of Fairylands
 
Steps east of Fairylands +
 
Moss growing in Fairylands
 
Moss growing in Fairylands +
 
Walking into Fairylands
 
Walking into Fairylands +

 
Fairylands and Lane Cove River
 
Fairylands and Lane Cove River +
 
Boardwalk western side of fairylands
 
Boardwalk western side of fairylands +
 
Welcome to the western end of Fairylands
 
Welcome to the western end of Fairylands +

 
Track west of Fairyland
 
Track west of Fairyland +
 
Great North walks Near Fairylands
 
Great North walks Near Fairylands +
 
Great North Walk near Epping Road
 
Great North Walk near Epping Road +

 
Great north walk east of Epping Road
 
Great north walk east of Epping Road +
 
Great North Walk near Epping Rd
 
Great North Walk near Epping Rd +
 
Track on South Eastern side of Epping Road Bridge
 
Track on South Eastern side of Epping Road Bridge +

 
Footpath under Epping road Bridge and Lane Cove river
 
Footpath under Epping road Bridge and Lane Cove river +
 
Track under Epping Road Bridge
 
Track under Epping Road Bridge +
 
Mobray Park Carpark
 
Mobray Park Carpark +

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
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Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length 2.6km
Time 1 Hr
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Grade 4/6

Track: Hard
AS 2156.1 Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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)
*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
1.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 680m has short steep hills. Whilst another 330m is very steep and the remaining 95m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track
1.7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 400m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 330m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 180m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs
Around 1.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required
Around 2.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 330m requires some bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 2.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
Around 2.2km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 400m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Track Notes


Catch the bus to Corner of Delhi Rd and River Ave
Public transport (bus) available to this Bushwalk 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 Corner of Delhi Rd and River Ave
You can drive or ride to this start of this Bushwalk 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|

(0 km) Corner of Delhi Rd and River Ave to Int. of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track
Track: Hard - bushtrack,road
Length = 878 m Time = 19 mins
Climb = 43 m Descent = -39 m
From the intersection on River Ave (near Delhi Rd), this walk follows the 'Great North Walk - Sydney Cove' sign[1] up along the rocky track. The track soon leads up a steep rock staircase[2] and past a small bench seat[3]. The track continues to wind quite steeply up, passing a few GNW arrow posts and winding among some large boulders to climb up onto a large, flat rock platform[4]. Here, the walk veers left and follows a mostly flat narrow track through the bush for about 170m, then heads around a locked gate[5] to find the end of Quebec Rd[6].
Continue straight: From the locked gate, this walk follows the sealed Quebec Rd[7], keeping the fenced Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens on your right. The narrow road continues for about 300m passing a couple of driveways[8] (to your left) to come to a T-intersection with Quebec Rd and Fairylands Ave[9][10]. Here the walk turns right and follows the now wider Quebec Rd as it bends left and leads downhill[11]. Just before the road bends left again (near the bottom of this hill) this walk comes to an intersection with a track[12] (on your right), marked with a GNW arrow post.

(0.88 km) Int of Quebec Rd and Fairyland Track to River view
Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 131 m Time = 3 mins
Climb = 6 m Descent = -5 m
Turn right: From the opposite number 101 Quebec Rd, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[13], under the power lines and down the track[14] past the 'Dogs Strictly Prohibited'[15] and 'Lane Cove National Park - Fairlyland Track'[16] signs. The track soon leads over a short section of timber boardwalk[17] and along the track for a bit over 100m to an unfenced rock platform[18][19], with river views (on your left).

Lookout Alt = 5 m
This small, informal and unfenced viewpoint is atop a large natural rock platform, between Fairyland and River Ave. There are a few in the area, but this is the most distinct. From here, there are nice views down the Lane Cove River[20]. The area is unfenced and there is a significant drop off the side.

(1.01 km) River view to Fairyland
Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 358 m Time = 7 mins
Climb = 6 m Descent = -14 m
Continue straight: From the view point, this walk heads along the flat track[21] whilst keeping the river below to your left. After about 150m, this walk starts to lead down a set of timber steps[22], winding down then along short timber boardwalk[23] to come to a 'Site of Fairyland Pleasure Grounds' information sign[24]. The walk continues along the track through the ferns to an intersection beside a large palm tree[25], just past the 'Fairyland Pleasure Grounds' sign[26] where a short track on the left leads to a seat[27] beside Lane Cove River.

Fairyland Alt = 1 m
Once formally known as 'Fairyland Pleasure Grounds', and casually as 'The Rest', this site was similar to several others in Sydney. The land was purchased by Robert Swan in 1896 and encompassed about 17 acres in total[28]. Part of the land was cleared for a market garden, growing strawberries and melons. By the early 1900s, the market garden had closed and the area had become a popular picnic and play ground, for people arriving mostly by boat[29]. This was a very popular spot to visit for a special day out. Today, the buildings have (mostly) gone and the cleared area has grown back, but it still can offer a relaxing picnic and lunch spot by the river.

(1.37 km) Fairyland to Int on NW side of Epping Rd bridge
Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 817 m Time = 19 mins
Climb = 42 m Descent = -41 m
Continue straight: From the centre of Fairylands, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[30], keeping the Lane Cove River through the trees to your left and soon passing the 'Take Yourself Back to Fairyland' photo sign[31]. The walk then follows the timber boardwalk through the moist forest to the 'Site of Fairyland Pleasure Grounds' information sign[32], where the track then leads up a series of timber and dirt steps out of the old pleasure grounds. At the top of the steps, the track bends sharply left then continues uphill for another 70m or so. Here, the track leads down and over a small flat timber bridge[33] then up to a signposted intersection in view of a concrete building[34] (up to your right) and a high tension transmission tower[35] (to your left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[36][37], this walk follows the GNW arrow downhill along the track, passing under the power lines[38] whilst keeping the transmission tower to your left. Soon after passing closer to this tower[39], the rocky track leads uphill[40] for about 100m and crosses a timber bridge with a hand rail[41]. From here, the walk crosses two short flat timber bridges[42][43] then leads past a short rock wall[44]. Soon after this, the track leads up a series of timber steps[45] and just after flattening out, this walk comes to a signposted intersection with a concrete footpath, beside Epping Road bridge[46].

(2.18 km) Int on NW side of Epping Rd bridge to Mowbray car park (near oval)
Track: Moderate - footpath
Length = 462 m Time = 9 mins
Climb = 8 m Descent = -4 m
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Great North Walk' sign[47] down a few steps and along the footpath under the bridge[48][49]. On the other side of the bridge[50], this walk turns right and heads up the stairs[51] to an intersection with a wide shared footpath beside Epping Rd[52].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[53] down across the main bridge span, keeping the traffic to your left. After almost 100m, this walk comes to the other side of the bridge, where there is an intersection[54] with another set of stairs[55] (on your right) and another GNW arrow[56].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs away from the main road, to turn right under the bridge. The track heads under the bridge to come out the other side, continuing along the river bank for approximately 50m to the car park.

Catch the bus from Mowbray car park (near oval)
Public transport (bus) available from this Bushwalk 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 Mowbray car park (near oval)
You can drive or ride from this end of this Bushwalk 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|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

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Public Transport Timetables

To the start of the walk

From
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney
From the end of the walk

To
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney

Driving Directions
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To the start of the walk

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Near by


Campsites in the park
Lane Cove River tourist park


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
Store Address Phone Distance (straight line)
Mountain Equipment 72 Archer St , Chatswood (02) 9419 6955 2.7 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor 77 Archer St , Chatswood (02) 9412 4777 2.7 km
Mountain Designs Shop 16/ 9 Spring St , Chatswood (02) 9415 4566 2.7 km
Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs 165-167 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood (02) 9884 9199 3.5 km
One Stop Adventure Shop 1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde (02) 9858 5844 6.7 km


A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd.
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from Fullers Bridge to Epping Rd
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5 SYD05 Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA
Emergency use only
8 km (to the NW)
6 VMB7 CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS 20 km (to the N)
1 SYD01 12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE 20 km (to the SSW)
7 SYD07 7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN 23 km (to the W)
8 MDC08 Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG 42 km (to the NNE)

Weather and Park info

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 9 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
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Lane Cove National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
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.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Lane Cove National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Terrys Creek walking track maintenance
Some areas of this park will experience temporary disruptions and delays due to walking track maintenance, unless the closure is otherwise extended or removed. Closed areas are:
  • Terrys Creek walking track
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Bobbin Head Information Centre on (02) 9472 8949 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.


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