Farnell Road to Nellies Glen Lookout return
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 30 mins
215 m
Moderate track
(0km) Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track → Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track
230 m
5 mins
4m
-16m
Moderate track
(0.23km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track → Therabulat Lookout
140 m
5 mins
0m
-49m
Moderate track
(0.23km) Intersection of Cliff Track and Therabulat Lookout Track → Int of Cliff Track and Norths Lookout Trail
790 m
25 mins
86m
-94m
Moderate track
(1.02km) Int of 6 Foot Track and Norths Lookout Trail → Norths Lookout
60 m
2 mins
0m
-15m
Moderate track
Maps for the Farnell Road to Nellies Glen Lookout return 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.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Katoomba | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89301S KATOOMBA | NSW-89301S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Farnell Road to Nellies Glen Lookout return bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Farnell Road to Nellies Glen Lookout return
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 | 2.2 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
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) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 790m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 290m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 60m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 60m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 1km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 60m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 850m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 230m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Farnell Road to Nellies Glen Lookout return walk starts and ends at the Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track (gps: -33.713807, 150.29254)Your transport options to Int of Farnells Rd and Cliff Track are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
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 Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/frtnglr
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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