Narrow Neck to Castle Head

Download & Print Map and Notes

1 hr 45 mins

4.2 km Return

229 m

Hard track
From the locked gate on Glenraphael Dr, on Narrow Neck, this walk heads out to Castle Head lookout. From the Lookout, there are fantastic views over the Jamison Valley back to Katoomba and over to Mount Solitary. You get a birds eye view of Ruined Castle, and distant views of the Three Sisters. Much of the walk follows the western escarpment, giving views most of the way. The road out to the gate is dirt, and is generally well maintained.

Maps for the Narrow Neck to Castle Head 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
Jamison 1:25 000 Map Series 89302N JAMISON NSW-89302N
Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series 89301S KATOOMBA NSW-89301S
Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 8930 KATOOMBA 8930

Cross sectional view of the Narrow Neck to Castle Head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Narrow Neck to Castle Head

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 4.2 km
Time 1 hr 45 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1 Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.3km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 850m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.3km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 850m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 1.3km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 850m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

1.1km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 850m requires no previous bushwalking experience. The remaining (180m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.3km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 850m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

1.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 850m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (180m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Narrow Neck to Castle Head walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Narrow Neck to Castle Head walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Narrow Neck to Castle Head walk starts and ends at the Locked gate (gps: -33.740883, 150.28013)
Your main transport option to Locked gate is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
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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

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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 🙂