This is a short walk down to Castle Rock Beach, tucked into the rocky shores of Middle Harbour. The walk is mostly along boardwalk or footpath through rainforest vegetation. The foliage surrounding the track is topped by a closed canopy which provides shade, before opening out onto the sunny beach. Let us begin by acknowledging the Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Track head on Ogilvy Rd. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down from Ogilvy Rd. | Photo by admin, 2008.Manly Scenic Walkway sign. | Photo by admin, 2008.Track down to Castle Rock Beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.Castle Rock Beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.Stairsto Castle Rock Beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.Castle Rock Beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.Back of Castle Rock Beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.Castle Rock Beach. | Photo by admin, 2008.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From the end of Ogilvry Rd, walk follows the 'MSW To the Spit' sign on the telegraph pole, down the stairs to a 4 way sign posted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Manly Scenic Walk' arrow down the concrete steps towards the water, to the signposted intersection of the 'Manly to Spit' and 'Castle Rock' beach tracks. From the intersection, this walk leads down the concrete steps to Castle Rock Beach.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk.
After another 30 m continue straight.
Continue another 25 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 80 m to get back to the start.
About 30 m past the end is "Castle Rock Beach".
Castle Rock Beach
Castle Rock Beach
Castle Rock Beach can be found a short walk down from the Manly-to-Spit walking track, near Ogilvy Road. This small, secluded beach is a great spot for those wanting a quieter day at the beach, instead of the more popular and larger beaches in the area.
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Castle Rock Beach can be found a short walk down from the Manly-to-Spit walking track, near Ogilvy Road. This small, secluded beach is a great spot for those wanting a quieter day at the beach, instead of the more popular and larger beaches in the area.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Castle Rock Beach
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
165 m
Time
5 min to 10 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
5 min to 10 min
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After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Manly to Spit Bridge Walk.
About 30 m past the end is "Castle Rock Beach".
