Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd

Download & Print Map and Notes

30 mins

752 m Return

44 m

Moderate track
This pleasant walk offers some scenic views on the way to the breath taking Golf Links Lookout. There are many steps on this worthwhile walk to one of the Blue Mountains’ gems. From the lookout there are grand views across the Jamison Valley, along Narrow Neck and to Mount Solitary. A great spot to stop and enjoy the view before heading back up the stairs.

Maps for the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd 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.
Katoomba 1:25 000 Map Series 89301S KATOOMBA NSW-89301S
Katoomba 1:100 000 Map Series 8930 KATOOMBA 8930

Cross sectional view of the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd

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 752 m
Time 30 mins
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Grade 3/6



Moderate track
AS 2156.1 Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
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)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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

Gradient

This whole walk, 380m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 380m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 380m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 380m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 380m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 380m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Golf Links Lookout from Gladstone Rd walk starts and ends at the End of Gladstone Rd (gps: -33.72607, 150.3389)
Your transport options to End of Gladstone Rd 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

Comments

 


Short URL = http://wild.tl/gllxx


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 🙂