Great North Walk Berowra Valley
Hornsby, NSW
Benowie section of the Great North Walk — 27km from Pennant Hills to Berowra Waters via Hornsby, Galston Gorge and Crosslands.
About this place
Also known as Benowie walking track, this is the Berowra Valley National Park stage of the Great North Walk. NPWS lists 27km one-way, Grade 5, two to three days, following Berowra Creek from Bellamy Street, Pennant Hills through Westleigh, Hornsby (detour via Manor Road and Simon trail — no public access through Hornsby Rifle Range), Galston Gorge picnic area, Crosslands and out near Dusthole Bay at Berowra Waters. Break it into day walks from the named trailheads. Link south to the Lane Cove NP stage or north toward Ku-ring-gai Chase.
Access & getting there
Join from Pennant Hills (Bellamy Street), Quarter Sessions Road Westleigh, Manor Road Hornsby, Galston Gorge picnic area on Galston Road, or Dusthole Bay at Berowra Waters. About 1km from Hornsby or Pennant Hills stations. No public access through Hornsby Rifle Range between Quarry trail and Tunks Ridge, or from Stewart Avenue.
End of Bellamy St, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 (southern trailhead)
Safety notes
Long, steep, poorly signed in places. No public access through the rifle range — follow detour signs. Limited mobile coverage. Treat creek water. Tell someone your plans.
Gear notes
Full overnight kit if camping. Map and compass or GPS. Fuel stove — wood fires often banned.
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