Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge
Download & Print Map and Notes2 hrs
178 m
Hard track
(0km) End of Vimiera Rd → Browns Waterhole
670 m
15 mins
6m
-42m
Moderate track
From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete management trail down the gentle hill to the picnic tables and clearing signposted as ‘Browns Waterhole’.
Browns Waterhole
(0.67km) Browns Waterhole → Browns Waterhole int
90 m
2 mins
1m
-5m
Moderate track
(0.76km) Browns Waterhole int → Int of GNW and Kissing Point Road trail
260 m
5 mins
17m
-1m
Easy track
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the concrete path uphill. The path winds up for about 100m, passing a few signs before coming to an intersection with a track[5] (on your right, that leads to an informal, unfenced lookout), just after a GNW arrow post[6], where the path mostly flattens out.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the wide concrete path as it bends left. After about 50m, the path leads under some high tension power lines[7], then about 50m later, comes to an intersection with a track[8] (on your right), marked with a GNW arrow post and an aluminium ‘Lane Cove Valley’ map[9].
(1.03km) Int of GNW and Kissing Point Road path → Int of the GNW and the Turramurra High School service trail
870 m
18 mins
35m
-24m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the creek, this walk follows the management trail along the side of the hill, initially keeping the houses up to your left. The trail soon leads past a high tension power line tower[13] and along the side of the hill and gently up for about 200m to another metal high tension power line tower[14]. Here the trail bends left and leads up a fairly steep but short hill[15], where the trail then leads more gently uphill for another 400m before another short, steep climb[16]. From the top of this climb, the trail continues for about 70m before crossing over a rock platform[17] and coming to an intersection (about 25m below the Koombalah Ave gate[18], on your left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the main trail gently along the side of the hill, keeping the valley to your right. After about 40m, this trail leads to an intersection with a track[19] (on your right), marked with a GNW arrow post (just as this trail bends left).
(1.9km) Int of the GNW and the South Turramurra High School trail → Int of the GNW and the West Pymble service trail link track
700 m
17 mins
19m
-51m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[27] gently downhill, keeping the valley to your right for about 30m to come to a faint intersection with a track (on your right – this faint track leads down to an old weir).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the main track east, keeping the valley to your right. After about 120m, this track leads down (becoming steeper as it goes) to the cross the weir and bridge[28] over Avondale Creek to find a pleasant sandy beach on the Lane Cove River[29]. This last crossing may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain. Here the track bends left and climbs up the timber steps[30] a short distance to come to a T-intersection with a wide trail marked with a GNW arrow post and a ‘Lane Cove Valley’ aluminum sign and map[31].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[32] downhill along the management trail, keeping the Lane Cove River a short distance to your right[33]. After about 120m, the trail crosses a small gully[34] then leads gently uphill for about 70m to come to an intersection with a track (on your right) marked with a GNW arrow post[35].
(2.6km) Int of the Great North Walk and the West Pymble service trail link track → Int of the GNW and mid Gloucester Ave fire trail access track
620 m
14 mins
36m
-29m
Hard track
(3.21km) Int of the GNW and mid Gloucester Ave fire trail access track → Green Shed
550 m
12 mins
4m
-21m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the GNW arrow post[43] south, downhill for about 30m to come to a three-way intersection, marked with a GNW arrow post[44] (and a sign pointing right to ‘Marsfield’[45]).
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows the GNW arrow post east, gently down along the side of the hill (keeping the valley to your right). After about 80m, this walk steps off a small rock platform[46] then crosses two flat timber bridges[47] over Congham Creek. Here the track continues for another 100m (passing close to a few houses[48]) to cross a small gully then climb up a few timber steps. About 70m further along the track, this walk passes a concrete sewerage access point[49] to come to an intersection with a faint track on your left (that leads a short distance to a management trail), marked with a GNW arrow post[50].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[51] along the mostly flat track, keeping the valley to your left (running parallel with the high tension power lines, up to your left). After about 150m, this track leads close to a high tension power line tower[52], then comes to a locked green shed[53] opposite a fenced-off pipe bridge[54] (down in the valley to your right).
(3.77km) Green shed → Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave service trail (sth)
140 m
3 mins
7m
-1m
Moderate track
(3.91km) Int of GNW and Gloucester Ave service trail (sth) → Int of GNW and Ryde Road trail (west)
900 m
19 mins
30m
-35m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post, heading under the power lines and along track whilst leaving the management trail behind. After about 30m, this track leads down the hill and a few stone steps to cross Quarry Creek[61] then climbs up a few steps and follows the mostly flat track through the bush for about 400m, to come to the end of a weedy section marked with a concrete sewerage access point[62]. Here the rocky track climbs up the side of the hill for about 200m, through open eucalypt forest[63] with some limited views right over the valley, for about 200m before passing large metal pipe (crossing the Lane Cove River[64]). About 30m after passing the pipe, the track winds up to come to a clear intersection with a wide management trail, where a ‘Thornleigh Oval’ sign[65] points back down the hill.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Lane Cove Weir’ sign[66] south and gently downhill along the management trail. The trail winds downhill for about 200m to cross a concrete bridge[67] over Rudder Creek (beside a concrete sewerage pipe[68]). Here the trail leads uphill for another 80m to come to an intersection with the GNW track (on your left), marked with ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[69].
(4.81km) Int of Great North Walk and Ryde Road track → Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive
320 m
7 mins
23m
-3m
Moderate track
Maps for the Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge 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.
Parramatta River | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91303N PARRAMATTA RIVER | NSW-91303N |
Sydney | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9130 SYDNEY | 9130 |
Cross sectional view of the Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge
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 | 5.1 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs | ||
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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 | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
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
3.3km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.6km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (280m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
2.1km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.4km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Whilst another 1km follows a smooth and hardened path and the remaining 620m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
Around 3.3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 1.9km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 1.1km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 4.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 700m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 2.7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 2.4km 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 Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge walk starts at the End of Vimiera Rd (gps: -33.764966, 151.10605)Your main transport option to End of Vimiera Rd is by;
Important Note: There is no car transport option to the start of this walk.
The Vimeira Rd to De Burghs Bridge ends at the Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive (gps: -33.77338, 151.1352)
Your transport options to Int. Opposite the end of Lady Game Drive 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 Metropolitan weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/vrtdbb
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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